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International Protocol Targeting Forced Labor Enters into Force (November 9, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 9, 2016, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Forced Labour Protocol

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International Chamber of Commerce Modifies Rules to Improve Transparency and Efficiency (November 4, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 4, 2016, the International Chamber of Commerce modified its

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South African Justice Minister Submits Bill for Withdrawal from the ICC (November 3, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On November 3, 2016, the justice minister of South Africa presented a bill to parliament that would allow the state to withdraw from the International Criminal Court.  According to

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CJEU Rules Websites May Have Legitimate Interest in Storing User Data to Protect Against Cyberattacks (October 19, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On October 19, 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union

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Nearly 200 Countries Adopt the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, Phasing out HFCs (October 15, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On October 15, 2016, almost 200 countries endorsed the Kigali Amendment to the

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UN General Assembly Selects António Guterres as New Secretary-General (October 13, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On October 13, 2016, the United Nations General Assembly appointed António Guterres of Portugal as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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U.S. Congress Votes to Override Veto of 9/11 Victims Bill (September 28, 2016)

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Eric A. Heath

On September 28, 2016, the U.S.