HI5015 Legal Aspects of International

Trade & Enterprise

TOPIC CASE STUDY: United States v. Blondek, Tull, Castle, and Lowry
Textbook: pp. 225-229
Research, read and understand above selected case. 5. Prepare and submit a written report
discussing the following:

a. background of the dispute

b. brief facts of the case

c. the legal issues presented

d. the individual parties’ arguments, with particular emphasis on your selected party’s
arguments

e. the tribunal’s decision f. the importance or significance of the case in international law (i.e.
why is the case important in the development of international law). You can also discuss any
other developments following the court or tribunal’s decision.

Citation and referencing:

a. The group report must have a minimum of 6 scholarly, academic references, which are
appropriate for a Masters Level assignment.
b. Assignments are expected to observe proper referencing in accordance with a generally
accepted system of citation (ex, Harvard System; Australian Guide to Legal Citation). A
properly referenced assignment showing in-text citation is critical to passing and obtaining a
good mark in the group assignment.