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  • Harmless Error

    Harmless Error in the United States A mistake made during a criminal trial that is not serious enough to affect the outcome. Harmless error is a defect in proceeding that is regarded as formal or academic in character. The error, however, is regarded as nonprejudicial to the rights of the […]

  • Harmless Error

    Harmless Error in the United States A mistake made during a criminal trial that is not serious enough to affect the outcome. Harmless error is a defect in proceeding that is regarded as formal or academic in character. The error, however, is regarded as nonprejudicial to the rights of the […]

  • Duty Drawback

    Duty Drawback in the United States Find more information on Duty drawback in relation to the Customs Trade Law in the legal Encyclopedias. Duty drawback and the International Trade Law Drawback is the refund, reduction or waiver in whole or in part of customs duties assessed or collected […]

  • Trade Legislation

    Trade Legislation in the United States Foreign Trade Control Law Find more information on Foreign Trade Control Law in relation to the International Trade Control Law, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in the legal Encyclopedias. U.S. International Trade […]

  • Trade Legislation

    Trade Legislation in the United States Foreign Trade Control Law Find more information on Foreign Trade Control Law in relation to the International Trade Control Law, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in the legal Encyclopedias. U.S. International Trade […]

  • Space Law Documents

    Space Law Documents in the United States United States Law and Policies: Introduction The emergence of national space law legislation (see below) United States space policies Report on U.S. space policy, by the International Security Advisory Board United States space […]

  • Space Law Documents

    Space Law Documents in the United States United States Law and Policies: Introduction The emergence of national space law legislation (see below) United States space policies Report on U.S. space policy, by the International Security Advisory Board United States space […]

  • Enforcement of Judgment

    Enforcement of Judgment in the United States The FSIA and State-Sponsored Terrorism: Enforcement of Judgment Execution of Judgments in § 1605A Cases Many of the judgments rendered under the terrorism exception have been substantial, sometimes exceeding $100 million. Most have been default […]

  • Enforcement of Judgment

    Enforcement of Judgment in the United States The FSIA and State-Sponsored Terrorism: Enforcement of Judgment Execution of Judgments in § 1605A Cases Many of the judgments rendered under the terrorism exception have been substantial, sometimes exceeding $100 million. Most have been default […]

  • State Supporters of Terrorism

    State Supporters of Terrorism in the United States State Supporters of Terrorism and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act removes the immunity of certain foreign states with respect to specific acts of state-sponsored terrorism. This particular exception […]

  • Foreign Immunities Exceptions

    Foreign Immunities Exceptions in the United States Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Exceptions: Waiver Section 1605(a)(1) provides an exception to immunity when the foreign state has waived its immunity “either explicitly or by implication, notwithstanding any withdrawal of the waiver which […]

  • Law

    Law in the United States A rule of conduct issued or embraced by the authority of government. Law is a manifestation of sovereign power and must be obeyed by all who are subject to it. Laws are enforced in the courts, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of the law. Law has several […]

  • Law

    Law in the United States A rule of conduct issued or embraced by the authority of government. Law is a manifestation of sovereign power and must be obeyed by all who are subject to it. Laws are enforced in the courts, and sanctions may be imposed for violations of the law. Law has several […]

  • Legislative History

    Legislative History in the United States Concept of legislative history It is the official documentary record of the passage of a proposed statute – often involving multiple bills or resolutions – through the successive stages of the legislative process. At the federal level of government […]

  • Legislative History

    Legislative History in the United States Concept of legislative history It is the official documentary record of the passage of a proposed statute – often involving multiple bills or resolutions – through the successive stages of the legislative process. At the federal level of government […]