International law: transport, communications and commerce

The dogma of the sovereignty of the state, deriving from the Peace of Westphalia, underpins much of the modern-day international system.

Examination of laws to protect civilians in internal armed conflict, from the nineteenth century onwards.

The ISM Code has been mandatory for almost every commercial vessel in the world for more than a decade and nearly two decades for high risk vessels, yet there is very little case law in this area.

Now in its third edition, Merchant Shipping Legislation is a useful tool tool for those wishing to refer to the UK and Commonwealth merchant shipping statutes.

The law that applies to maritime operations at sea is complex and comprises two distinct elements: treaty law (1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), and the cases and incidents that occur at sea in both peacetime and during armed conflict which result in the creation of customary international law applicable to maritime operations at sea.

A comparison of the rules of internet jurisdiction, choice of law and dispute resolution in the EU, USA and China.

The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) remains the cornerstone of global ocean governance.

This is the fifth edition of the leading work on transnational and comparative commercial and financial law, covering a wide range of complex topics in the modern law of international commerce, finance and trade.

Over the last decade the concept of clustering has become a central idea for analyzing the competitiveness of nations, industries and firms.

Port Economics, Management and Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary port industry, showing how ports are organized to serve the global economy and support regional and local development.

By their very nature, ships do not stay put.

This fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs.

In Maritime Power and the Law of the Sea: Expeditionary Operations in World Politics, Commander James Kraska analyzes the evolving rules governing freedom of the seas and their impact on expeditionary operations in the littoral, near-shore coastal zone.

This is the first book on the policy questions raised by two revolutions in recording the police - copwatching and police-worn body cameras.

Cargo management, especially in the maritime sphere, plays a vital role in the transfer of goods between seller and buyer.

The book verifies the impact of national law and transnational rules on international contracts, particularly those with an arbitration clause.

Examines the debate over digital copyright and the new tools of political communication involved in the advocacy around the issue.

This book analyses the European legal framework on inland water transport in light of the most recent legislation adopted and how the main Member States of Central Western Europe have implemented it.

Waste management poses increasing challenges to both the protection of the environment and to human health.

This book explores the legal and ethical implications - both challenges and opportunities - of using big data in health care and research.

This book will be of interest for all jurists doing research and working practically in intellectual property law and international economic law.

This book covers in one handy volume all the major topics associated with ship operations.

This book examines how voluntary sustainability standards can be used to both regulate and coordinate producers in industries.

Evidence-based solutions and practical steps to preserve privacy online.

Veiled Power conducts a thorough historical study of the relationship between international law and business corporations.

The rapid development of the Internet has led to a growing potential for electronic trade in digital content like movies, music and software.

This unique book rethinks and rewrites the previous edition.

Now in its eighth edition, this classic text is a first point of reference for anyone looking to obtain an understanding of chartering and shipbroking practice.

This is the third edition of the casebook providing an article-by-article analysis of the CISG Convention.

This book seeks to determine the level of substantive protection that investment treaties should provide to foreign investment.

An overview of the latest developments in intermediated securities, via analysis of the Geneva Securities Convention and future EU legislation.

The doctrines of waiver, variation and estoppel are relied upon to justify or criticize a party's changed position as to its contractual obligations.

International maritime law is far from inert, everyday international affairs constantly test existing law and, in many occasions, require its development.

Grain is one of the most important commodities shipped around the world and one of the most unpredictable markets to trade in.

This book provides a comprehensive collection of Cases and Materials On Marine Insurance Law.

Written by a team of acclaimed practitioners and leading academics, this book brings together in one single volume an analysis of contemporary legal issues concerning ship building, sale and finance contracts.

Given the magnitude of the risks associated with commercial activities in the Arctic arising as a result of the milder climate, new business opportunities raise important questions of responsibility and liability.

This book outlines social and moral guidelines to combat violent, hateful, and illegal activity on the Internet.

This book is an in-depth study of air and ocean goods-in-transit claims.

Featuring over 20,000 definitions, this dictionary has been revised to reflect changes and advances in the marine industry.

If a dispute between commercial parties reaches the stage of arbitration, the cause is usually ambiguous contract terms.

This book provides a comprehensive and coherent legal analysis of the impact of fraud on the position of various parties to a marine insurance contract, as well as the cover provided by standard marine policies.

This book consists of edited versions of the papers delivered at the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law's 12th International Colloquium at Swansea Law School in September 2016.

The main focus of this book is the impact of maritime fraud on contracts for sale and carriage, documentary credits and marine insurance.

Analyzes the ongoing evolution of smart contracts, based upon blockchain technology, from the perspective of existing legal frameworks.

Using case examples, this book equips readers to apply ICA legislation in a regional context.

In this new and highly original textbook for a range of interdisciplinary courses and degree programmes focusing on marine and coastal resource management, readers are offered an introduction to the subject matter, a broad perspective and understanding, case study applications, and a reference source.

This book provides expert analysis of the application of the evolving law in Corporate Manslaughter as it relates to the Maritime and Aviation industries.