Exam 6: International and Comparative Law

_____ principle requires that World Trade Organization member states treat like goods coming from other World Trade Organization member states on an equal basis.

____ is the type of alternative dispute resolution procedure wherein disputes are submitted for resolution to private, nonofficial persons selected in a manner provided by law or the agreement of the parties.

A company that sends its products to a foreign marketplace for sale has engaged in ______.

"Miracle Face." Tara developed a great new type of face cream guaranteed to provide total sun protection, remove wrinkles, and result in anyone looking at least ten years younger. Her product, Miracle Face, became extremely popular in the U.S., where she has several shops, and also in other countries to which it was shipped. Tara has a number of individuals in other countries seeking to team with her in selling Miracle Face. Sam, a citizen of Mexico, asks that she grant him permission to use her name and any associated trademarks, and allow him to sell Miracle Face in Mexico. Tara has an offer, however, from another Mexican citizen, Maria. Maria proposes that she and Tara associate together, open a business to sell Miracle Face, and share profits and management responsibilities. Tara has also thought about opening her own business in Mexico in conformity with Mexican laws. She would then, hire employees in Mexico to sell the product. Another matter Tara has considered is simply arranging for her products to be shipped to Mexico for sale, and she is interested in the effect of any trade agreements in effect between the U.S. and Mexico. -If Tara ships Miracle Face to Mexico for sale, she would be involved in the _____ of goods.

Which of the following is false regarding the Convention on the International Sale of Goods?

____ permits adjudication of any claims against a defendant regardless of whether the claim has anything to do with the forum.

The ____ facilitates international cooperation in opening markets and provides a forum for future trade negotiations and the settlement of international trade disputes.

Which of the following best describes the term "comparative law?"

"Miracle Face." Tara developed a great new type of face cream guaranteed to provide total sun protection, remove wrinkles, and result in anyone looking at least ten years younger. Her product, Miracle Face, became extremely popular in the U.S., where she has several shops, and also in other countries to which it was shipped. Tara has a number of individuals in other countries seeking to team with her in selling Miracle Face. Sam, a citizen of Mexico, asks that she grant him permission to use her name and any associated trademarks, and allow him to sell Miracle Face in Mexico. Tara has an offer, however, from another Mexican citizen, Maria. Maria proposes that she and Tara associate together, open a business to sell Miracle Face, and share profits and management responsibilities. Tara has also thought about opening her own business in Mexico in conformity with Mexican laws. She would then, hire employees in Mexico to sell the product. Another matter Tara has considered is simply arranging for her products to be shipped to Mexico for sale, and she is interested in the effect of any trade agreements in effect between the U.S. and Mexico. -Which of the following should Tara consider with regard to trade agreements between the U.S. and Mexico?

Which of the following refers to the power of a court over persons appearing before it?

Many ______ are derived from Roman law.

In a multilateral free trade agreement, three or more states agree to reduce and gradually eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers.

Which of the following is true regarding the enforceability of foreign judgments in the United States?

Which of the following references a standard meaning that either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time?

Which of the following is a practice wherein an exporter sells products in a foreign state for less than the price charged for the same or comparable goods in the exporter's home market?

The United States is not a party to the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

Which of the following prohibits slavery and grants everyone the right to free choice of employment, just and favorable conditions of work, reasonable limitations on working hours, and compensation adequate to provide for the worker's health and that of his or her family?

What has the U.S. Supreme Court held regarding whether U.S. courts must rely on customary international law?

"Weeds." Susie developed a product guaranteed to immediately kill weeds, but absolutely no other type of grass or shrub. She has encountered several individuals and businesses in other countries who would like to enter into contracts with her and market her products internationally. She went to Willie, who just graduated law school and has yet to pass the bar, and asks him for advice regarding those contracts. Willie proceeded to tell her that she should simply enter into the same type of contract with international businesses and individuals from other countries as she would if those individuals and businesses were located in the United States. He tells her that if there is any problem, then they will simply have to come to the United States to settle the matter, and that any issues would be determined in Susie's home county, in her home state, and under her state's law. He also mentions to her that she should consider contacting local foreign officials in the areas in which she would like her product sold and suggest to them that she can contribute heavily to election campaigns if she is allowed without any hassles to obtain necessary business licenses and approvals to do business. -Assuming Susie wants some additional protection to guarantee that any dispute with international business will be resolved in her state in the U.S., what should she do?

Discuss in detail the World Trade Organization including how it was established and its membership. Also discuss the normal trade relations principle, national treatment, quantitative restrictions, and dumping.