Exam 24: International and Space Law

A U.S. employer operating in a foreign country must abide by U.S. discrimination laws even if doing so violates the laws of that foreign country.

Nakeya and other foreign citizens allege environmental destruction committed overseas by the government of Cameroon on behalf of Global Mining Company, a U.S. firm. To seek redress for their injuries in a U.S. court, these citizens can

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.

Suisse Internationale, a Swiss maker of athletic equipment, enters into a price-fixing agreement with Total World Sports, a U.S. wholesaler of Suisse's products. U.S. courts will apply U.S. antitrust laws if

Mont Blanc S.A., a French firm, imports its goods into the United States and offers those goods for sale at "less than fair value." Fair value is the price of Mont Blanc's goods in

A U.S. court will likely uphold a contract created in the United Kingdom because the U.K.'s laws are generally compatible with those of the United States.

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

The United States taxes most goods imported from China at a flat rate. This is

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

The parties to an international contract can indicate what court, jurisdiction, or tribunal will decide any disputes arising under the contract.

U.S. antitrust laws can protect foreign consumers and competitors from violations committed by U.S. citizens and companies.

The management of Sport Shoes Corporation, a U.S. firm, wants to expand into foreign investment and employment markets. They are considering either opening their own production facility in a foreign country or entering into a licensing agreement with a foreign firm. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these courses of action?