Foreign Investment Review in Canada: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Thereon
Foreign investors must be particularly alert to the potential impact of Canadian government review of their investments in Canada.
International Law News, Summer 2021
Volume 48, Issue 4
Features
The Path to Cannabis Legalization in Brazil
This article discusses past and current legislation involving cannabis in Brazil and the solutions attorneys have found to protect patients’ rights.
One World, One Health
The COVID-19 global pandemic reveals the importance of recognizing that people, animals, and the environment are interconnected. It also reaffirms the concept of “One Health” which is a call for all…
Turmoil, Training, and Transformation During the Egyptian Revolution
What rule of law work accomplishes in such constrained settings may not be the stuff of great novels or epic movies, but it can be the stuff of important stories and valuable achievements.
The Status of India’s New Labor Codes
India is in the midst of streamlining labour reforms by consolidating statutes and enacting four labour codes in their place: Code of Wages, Code on Social Security; The Occupational Safety, Health a…
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Immigration Law
The government of Canada intends to use AI systems to assist and replace humans in decision-making process. In an immigration context, people’s futures will be decided by sophisticated algorithms.
Canada’s Solution to Family Violence Against Non-Immigrants
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence has emerged of a worldwide increase in family violence linked to lockdown measures. Helplines and police agencies in Canada, too, say there have…
ILS Task Force on Access to Medications and Vaccines at an Affordable Cost
In August 2020, the International Law Section’s Administration Committee approved the creation of a Task Force on Access to Medications and Vaccinations at an Affordable Cost.
Decennial Liability in Egypt: A Brief Summary
Under the Egyptian Civil Code, architects and contractors generally face strict liability for the collapse of a building they erected. This article provides background on some of the more significant…
Pro Bono Opportunities to Advance the Rule of Law Globally
“Volunteer Senior Lawyers bring expertise and gravitas to U.S. government international assistance.” This sentiment, expressed by a number of U.S. government officials, is central to an opportunity f…
Columns
Chair’s Column
Once again, we have an edition of the International Law News that addresses issues that are both current and enduring.