The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000: closing the gap

Article Abstract:

The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act of 2000 establishes US civil jurisdiction over civilians accused of crimes while accompanying US military forces abroad. The law is generally a positive step in the direction of preserving the rights of Americans accused of crimes in foreign countries. It should help improve foreign relations.

Laws, regulations and rules, Exterritoriality, Extraterritoriality, Criminal jurisdiction

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U.S. constitutional law - state statutes imposing indirect sanctions on foreign countries - federal preemption - sanctions against Mynamar (Burma)

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss the US Supreme Court's decision in Crosby v. National Foreign Trade Council, in which the court struck down a Massachusetts law imposing sanctions on companies doing business with Myanmar as being federally preempted.

Sanctions (International law)

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U.S. constitutional law - federal jurisdiction - environmental law - maritime law - state regulations of shipping for pollution-control purposes - federal preemption

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the US Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Locke, regarding the federal government's jurisdiction preemption over state environmental regulation of maritime pollution control.

Federal jurisdiction, International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, Maritime law, Liability for water pollution damages

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