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LENB 3135 Chapter 7: International and Space Law- Questions & Answers
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LENB 3135 Chapter 7: International andSpace Law- Questions & Answers
Geo Sox, an American company, agreed to sell copper electric cables to a state-owned company
in Nigeria. Geo Sox was given very specific manufacturing requirements and had to invest in
new machinery to meet the requirements. Once the order was processed, the Nigerian electric
company repudiated the contract and then claimed immunity under the Foreign Sovereign
Immunities Act (FSIA). However, Geo Sox might prevail in court because: Correct Ans-Nigeria
was engaged in commercial activities that had a direct effect in the United States
The U.S. government decides to assess a tariff of $1.50 on every DVD player that is imported
into the country. This policy: Correct Ans-Is a legally permitted tariff
Wai-tung, a Chinese firm, manufactures automobiles. To get a foothold in the American market,
Wai-tung sells its cars for several thousand dollars below what it charges in China. Wai-
tung Correct Ans-May have antidumping duties imposed on its imported goods
Electronic Imports, a U.S. company, enters into a contract with E Manufacturing, a company
based in China. The companies signed an agreement with an arbitration provision stating that in
the event of any disputes, the matter will be arbitrated in the United States. An issue arises that
causes E Manufacturing to breach its agreement with Electronic Imports, and E Manufacturing
files suit in a court in China. Electronic Imports would rely on which of the following to enforce
its arbitration provision in the agreement? Correct Ans-The New York Convention
Venus, Inc., a U.S. shoe manufacturing company, has a signed contract with Schoen, Inc., a
Dutch company, where Schoen will provide certain raw materials to Venus. A major dispute
arises between the U.S. government and the Dutch government so that the U.S. government
forbids the import of any Dutch goods. What provision in the contract would controls where a
suit for damages could be brought? Correct Ans-A forum-selection clause
Majeed is an Arab prisoner being held in a U.S. prison. Another prisoner, Aham, attacks and
seriously injures Majeed. Majeed's family in Saudi Arabia wants to file a lawsuit in a U.S. court
against the American company that operates the prison for negligently allowing Majeed to be
, injured. If Majeed's family wishes to file a lawsuit alleging a violation of a U.S. treaty, they
may: Correct Ans-Be able to bring a lawsuit under the Alien Tort Claims Act
Alpha Corporation is interested in expanding its operations to South Africa. Alpha finds a South
African company that is in a similar industry and partners with it to do business. Alpha owns
part of the operation, and the South African business owns most of it. The two share in profits
and liabilities in proportion to their ownership. This is most likely: Correct Ans-A joint venture
Pearl is starting an international restaurant. She has heard from many friends about delicious
potato chips in England. She contacts an English company and buys several hundred pounds of
chips. Pearl does not know that in England the term "chips" has the same meaning as "French
fries" in the United States. Expecting American-style chips, she rejects the shipment when it
arrives. If a court finds in her favor, it is because: Correct Ans-The contract had a choice-of-
language clause that named American English as the language
Kristine works for Treeteeth, a U.S. company doing business in several countries around the
world. She applies for a management position but is not given the promotion because the
country in which she works has a law that forbids women from supervising men. She sues for
gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Kristine: Correct Ans-
Loses the case because Title VII has a "foreign law" exception
International law can be defined as a body of law, formed as a result of international customs,
treaties, and organizations, that governs relations among nations(true/false) Correct Ans-
True
National Law Correct Ans-Government rules and regulations that are enforceable by that
government within certain boundaries
Treaty Correct Ans-Formed between two or more independent nations that is formally
approved and authorized by the fovernments of those nations
International Organization Correct Ans-Comprised of member nations who agree to certain
orinciples and rules of behavior
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