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Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This post reviews the history and laws of Germany that led to the division of Germany in 1961 until reunification in 1990 on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of reunification.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News
Posted by: Anna Price
A legal history journey from a statute enacted under Queen Anne of England to the modern D.C. Code.
Posted in: In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This is part two of a two part blog post that describes the changing status of the Chagos Archipelago, in particular the recently signed treaty returning its sovereignty from the United Kingdom (UK) to Mauritius and the long term lease for a joint UK-US military base on the island.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This is part one of a two part blog post that describes the changing status of the Chagos Archipelago, in particular the recently signed treaty returning its sovereignty from the United Kingdom (UK) to Mauritius and the long term lease for a joint UK-US military base on the island.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, In the News
Posted by: Anna Price
A summary of recent trademark litigation involving a genealogical claim to the fleur-de-lis symbol.
Posted in: Collections, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today on the blog, foreign law specialist Louis Gilbert brings us a post on Burkina Faso replacing colonial-era court robes with Faso Dan Fani, a traditional fabric, symbolizing national pride.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
Today's blog post by foreign law intern Muneera is the second of two parts focusing on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in three member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council as part of our Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ) blog posts.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
Today's blog post by foreign law intern Muneera is the first of two parts focusing on the regulation of cryptocurrencies in three member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council as part of our Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ) blog posts.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Guest Post, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post announces the upcoming Foreign and Comparative International Law Webinar, "Yemen: The Judiciary and Governing Bodies in Houthi-Controlled Areas," on January 30, 2025 at 2:00 P.M, hosted by foreign law specialist George Sadek.
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