Exam 7: International and Space Law

Habitable Premises Corporation,a U.S.firm,owns property in India.The government of India seizes the property for a proper public purpose and pays the firm just compensation.This is

Finance Corporation,a U.S.firm,files a suit against Ghana in a U.S.court.Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,Ghana is immune from the jurisdiction of the court if Ghana has

A foreign state is immune from the jurisdiction of a U.S.court when the state has engaged in commercial activity only outside the United States.

The Outer Space Treaty declares that internationally recognized political boundaries extend from Earth into the farthest reaches of space.

Nations impose laws to restrict or facilitate international business because business activities can affect national interests.

Regional trade agreements and associations help to minimize trade barriers among nations.

International law is formed as result of international customs,treaties,agreements,and organizations.

The Outer Space Treaty provides that a nation retains jurisdiction over objects on its space registry that are launched into space.The treaty also prohibits interference with space activities.In effect,these provisions

As part of a deal for power-generating equipment,Solar Wind Company and Thermal Gen Ltd.enter into a written contract that includes a clause providing for the arbitration of any dispute in the United States.Under the New York Convention,if a dispute arises,a court will compel arbitration if both parties are

An allegation that certain imported goods infringe on a U.S.firm's patents will be investigated by the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Under the Outer Space Treaty,a moon,a planet,an asteroid,or any other celestial body is subject to the appropriation of

A company can export indirectly and thereby limit its involvement in an international market by making use of agency relationships.

When a foreign country represents a substantial market for a U.S.manufacturer,the firm may enter into an agreement for the distribution of its products in that market by a foreign distributor.

A foreign state is not immune from the jurisdiction of a U.S.court when it has engaged in commercial activity within the United States.

Normal trade relations status granted to a member of the World Trade Organization means that the member will receive other members' most favorable treatment with regard to imports and exports.

Global Project,a U.S.firm,owns property in Hong Kong.The government of China seizes the property.The firm claims that this is confiscation.The government claims that it is expropriation.The difference concerns

A nation that launches objects into space is absolutely liable for personal injury and property damage caused by its objects on Earth or in flight.

When a foreign government acts as a "private party" in the market,its actions qualify as commercial activity for purposes of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.

Sovereign nations agree to be governed by international law to facilitate trade,commerce,and civilized discourse.

By means of an arbitration clause,the parties to an international business contract agree in advance to resolve any dispute without involving a third party.