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06-19-24 | Civil Law, International

The remote electronic notarial deed: challenges and perspectives

Professor and notary Naivi Chikoc Barreda explores the changes introduced in notarial law with the adoption of the electronic notarial act performed remotely and the evolution of this subject on an international scale. She presents her article, “From COVID-19 to Remote Electronic Notarization: Reflections on the Challenges of Dematerialized Authenticity,” which addresses issues in comparative law and the difficulties related to the cross-border circulation of these acts​

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04-10-24 | Human Rights, Immigration and Refugee Law, International, Legal Personhood

Ghost Citizens: Researching the Legal Limbo of Stateless Persons

There are millions of stateless people in the world – people who are not recognized as citizens in any country whatsoever. Long considered an issue tied intricately with migration, Professor Jamie Liew’s research on statelessness is breaking new ground, exploring the legal limbo of a subset of stateless people who are legally homeless despite strong ties to a distinct place they call home. In this video she discusses her family’s own experience with statelessness and describes how her research led her to explore this complicated topic through both a monograph and a debut novel.

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03-01-24 | Business Law, International, World Trade Organization (WTO)

WTO Dispute Resolution System : What can be done?

The experts gathered under the “Rethinking WTO Dispute Settlement” initiative at uOttawa have highlighted the critical need to adjust the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanisms in response to the evolutions of global trade. This visual post presents a summary of their contributions and offers reflections on future directions, encouraging a renewal of commitment and increased cooperation in the adjudication of international trade disputes. The experts outline a vision for a strengthened and flexible international commercial governance system, capable of navigating the complexities of global trade.

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02-29-24 | Business Law, International, World Trade Organization (WTO)

The WTO Dispute Resolution Process : Why is it Broken?

The dispute resolution system, which was once considered the “Crown Jewel” of the WTO, is no longer functioning. Professor Joanna Langille offers an insightful analysis into how and why this critical mechanism has ceased to function effectively. She delves into the reasons behind its paralysis.

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