http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/international-law.html Avvo.com - International Law Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/barristers--solicitors In many countries of the Commonwealth, a distinction is still made between Barristers and Solicitors. This guide will clear up the confusion. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:52:02 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-enforce-in-mexico-a-judgment-issued-by-an-american-courtfrom-the-perspective-of-mexican-law You and your attorney prevailed in the case you tried in US court, yet a good part of the defendant’s assets are in Mexico. Can you enforce the judgment abroad? You may, depending on the circumstances of the case, and on whether they conform to the legal requirements set up by Mexican law. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:28:13 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-obtain-a-mexican-passport-for-an-adopted-a-mexican-national-in-the-us So you have adopted a Mexican national in US court, the child has your last name, and you need a passport for her. But Mexico will only issue a passport under your adoptive daughter’s last name–and with her biological parents’ authorization. UNLESS you register the adoption in Mexico. Then all is OK Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:28:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/choosing-the-right-mexican-attorney-its-all-about-trust When to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Mexico? When (1) a family member is charged with a criminal offense in Mexico; (2) acquiring real estate in Mexico, (3) having to prove Mex. law in a US court. Most Mexican attorneys live south the border; there are a few of us working within the US. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:26:14 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/consumer-protection-for-airline-passengers-to-europe Most domestic travelers have experienced and dealt with the inevitable delayed or canceled flight or the occasional lost luggage. However, the same traveler may not be familiar with consumer rights for these situations when traveling to Europe. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:52:52 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/alien-tort-cliam Under United States Code section 28 USC 1350, non resident aliens may sue in US Federal Court for violations of US treaties and/or violations of international law. This law can be used to address serious human rights violations. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:45:10 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/child-abduction-and-international-law An introduction to marriage of parents from two countries; what is dual citizenship, citizenship of the child, jurisdiction and domicile, choice of law, where does a parent go for information,the rules of the Hague Convention, a Hague hearing, rights of the "left behind parent." Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:03:04 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/introduction-to-the-international-criminal-court The International Criminal Court (ICC),governed by the Rome Statute, is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. (ICC website) Thu, 21 May 2009 16:40:03 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/guide-to-offshore-and-foreign-bank-accounts An offshore bank account refers to an account in a low or no tax haven. A foreign account is any bank account outside the USA. US citizens are not prohibited from owning foreign and offshore accounts. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:44:39 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/roots-of-international-law-and-indigenous-peoples-rights Designed as a tool for developing strategies and understanding basic principles on indigenous peoples’ rights and international law. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:59:41 PDT