Customary International Law
Legal scholars spoke about the influence of international law on U.S. law and legal interpretations of treaties and customary international… read more
Legal scholars spoke about the influence of international law on U.S. law and legal interpretations of treaties and customary international law. They also focused on the Alien Tort Statute of 1789 and its influence on tort law throughout the years. Among the topics addressed were suits involving human rights issues, multinational corporations, and the detention of foreign nationals. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. close
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