INTERNATIONAL LAW

(The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005: Impact on American Court Cases) Introduction Historically, class action lawsuits in the United States have served the purpose of litigating disputes for groups of individuals whose causes of action share enough common features so that it makes sense to combine their claims into a single case. This accomplishes […]

Definition of World Trade Organization (WTO): World Trade Organization (WTO) – An international organization established by the Uruguay Round trade agreement to replace the institution created by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, known as the GATT. The Uruguay Round trade agreement modified the code and the framework and established the WTO on January […]

WORLD Law Direct provides an integrated suite of trade services to facilitate transactions online and give buyers a range of choices for post-purchase services. Purchasers can negotiate with multiple suppliers online to get the best quality at the best price, then order services from the world’s best trade facilitation firms, such as SGS for quality […]

The State Department’s Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) administers the Consular Information Program, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security. Country Specific Information, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings are vital parts of this program. Click the website link below. Travel Warnings & Country Specific […]

Interested in doing business with Cuba? Contact WORLD Law Direct… First American apples arrive in Cuba after four decades as U.S. food shipments grow more regular By ANITA SNOW Associated Press Writer HAVANA – (AP) July 12 2002 – A rush of cold air and a sweet fruity smell poured into the muggy tropical air as […]

…the reality of globalization, many say, is that the game of global competition is not among equals. It is dominated by giant firms, backed by their governments, who have in effect set the rules for their own benefit… the protesters may have a valid point to make… The short answer is no, globalization doesn’t always […]