INTERNATIONAL LAW

There’s a certain fascination with Swiss bank accounts. Secret “numbered accounts” are what have made Swiss banks famous. Favorites of deposed dictators and fictional spies, these accounts are coded with a number instead of a name. Unfortunately, though legal, they’re sometimes not easy to open. For one thing, they generally require an in-person appearance in […]

The new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) became law on June 28, 2002. This new legislation replaces the 25-year-old Immigration Act. It recognizes the many contributions that immigrants and refugees make to Canada; encourages workers with flexible skills to choose Canada; and helps families reunite more quickly. IRPA is also tough on those who […]

Book Title: Documents on the Laws of War by Adam Roberts (Editor), Richard Guelff (Editor) Editorial Review: Book Description This is an essential book for statesmen and diplomats, members of armed forces and humanitarian organizations, lawyers, journalists, and students of international law and international relations. This is a completely revised and updated edition of a […]

Book Title: Building an Import/Export Business, 3rd Edition by Kenneth D. Weiss (Author) Editorial Reviews: From the Back Cover Foreign trade is a billion dollar business in the United States – and growing. This easy-to-follow guide to starting and building a successful import or export business is packed with invaluable insights and practical advice on […]

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A contract between an importer and an exporter may call for payment under a letter of credit, often abbreviated as L/C or LC. A letter of credit is a written commitment by a bank to make payment at sight of a defined amount of money to a beneficiary (exporter) according to the terms and conditions […]