Exam 24: International and Space Law

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

Fiscal 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

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.

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.

Consolidated Corporation, a U.S. firm, wishes to participate, but limit its involvement, in Middle Eastern markets. Consolidated empowers Doha Ltd., an Egyptian firm, to enter into contracts in certain countries on behalf of Consolidated. This is

Habitat 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

Market Maven Inc., a U.S. firm, can license a foreign manufacturing company to use its

Global Industries Corporation owns assets in Kazakhstan, a country in Asia. The government of Kazakhstan wants to nationalize all assets owned by foreign firms and investors. What can Global Industries do? Can it at least obtain payment for the assets?

Under the Outer Space Treaty, with respect to a space object and the personnel aboard it, the launching state

Trade barriers are

Lunchies Corporation, a U.S. firm, signs a contract with Manger au Brasserie, S.A., a French firm, to give Manger the right to use the Lunchies trademark in restaurants in France. This is

Under United Nations guidelines, objects no longer in operation should be removed from orbit if this can be accomplished in a controlled manner.

Agri Products Inc., a U.S. firm, signs a contract with Bao Ltd., a Chinese firm, to distribute Agri's products in China. The most likely reason for this deal is

U.S. law allows U.S. citizens, including private companies to engage in the commercial exploration and exploitation of space resources.

The federal Alien Tort Claims Act allows foreign citizens, but not U.S. citizens, to file civil actions in U.S. courts for torts that were committed abroad.

Star Flights Inc. launches commercial space flights from its base in the United States. In the event of a collision with other space objects, under the Outer Space Treaty, liability for injury or damage

Equity International Inc., a U.S. firm, and Finance Invest Ltd., a firm in Great Britain, are parties to a contract with a forum-selection clause. The forum specified in the clause must be within the geographic boundaries of

Airbud Corporation, a U.S. firm, signs a contract with Bueno Computadores Ltd., an Argentinean firm, for a shipment and payment for Airbud's goods. This is

In international business, franchising involves

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