Overview of International Law

International law concerns the laws agreed to and observed by nations and its citizens. More specifically, international law may include the rules applicable to dealings between two countries. It may also include the laws applicable to a transaction between individuals from separate countries. This chapter introduces the concept of international law and the categories of public and private international law before providing context for its application. This includes international relations and private international transactions. It identifies the primary international organizations charged with promulgating international legal standards. It then identifies the body primarily charged with resolving disputes that arise pursuant to those standards. It reviews the primary methods for transacting business in foreign markets and the legal risks inherent in each. It then reviews the primary US laws that affect international business practice, such as the import and export of goods. Lastly, it reviews the primary methods for resolving disputes in private international transactions.

Related Topics

• International Law (Intro)
• What is International Law?
• What are the types of international law?
• United Nations
• United Nations Commission on International Trade law
• United Nations Conference on Trade Development
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization
• International Monetary Fund
• Other Economic Development Organizations
• World Bank
• World Trade Organization
• European Union
• What international courts exist and what are their functions?
• What are the methods of carrying on international business?
• What are the legal risks associated with carrying on international business?
• What major international agreements affect international trade?
• When is carrying on business in a foreign country prohibited by US law?
• What is the significance of boycotts between foreign countries?
• What US laws apply to limit business transactions in foreign countries?
• What regulations apply to exports from the United States?
• What are the legal limitations on importing goods into the United States?
• How are private international business agreements generally enforced?
• How do parties determine the rules, location, and method of resolving disputes?