American University Washington College of Law
Alumnus, 2005
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Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
  •  1296
    Any foreign manufacturer desiring to market its products in Jordan has several courses open to it. The foreign manufacturer could establish a branch or wholly-owned subsidiary in Jordan or enter into a licensing or joint venture agreement with a company doing business in Jordan. If it wants a less significant presence, however, it is left with the alternative of having a local commercial agent market and sells its products. The purpose of this article is to study certain aspects-exclusivi…Read more
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  •  867
    Digitalization of International Trade
    Journal of Law and Technology 23. 2019.
    The question this article addresses is how the WTO supports and deals with digital trade. The article then analyzes how existing WTO agreements have dealt with digital trade. The article also addresses recent trade agreements particularly the USMCA.
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  •  839
    The Case of Income Tax Evasion in Jordan: Symptoms and Solutions
    with Haitham Haloush
    Journal of Financial Crime 15 282-294. 2008.
    The purpose of this paper is to examine income tax evasion in Jordan and set forth various cures for this problem.
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  •  797
    Internet Characteristics and Online Alternative Dispute Resolution
    Harvard Negotiation Law Review 13 327-348. 2008.
    Electronic commerce is important, and perhaps, inevitable. Thus, to consider the legal implications of the growth and development of electronic commerce is essential. However, the lack of suitable dispute resolution mechanisms in cyberspace will constitute a serious obstacle to the further development of electronic commerce. Bearing this in mind, this thesis argues that when Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) moves to cyberspace, particularly arbitration and mediation as the main types of ADR,…Read more
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  •  797
    Termination of International Sale Contract
    Law and Philosophy 1-23. 2019.
    Termination in international contracts is considered a harsh sanction that harms international trade for each breach of contract or its provisions. The interest of international trade is fulfilled in maintaining and completing performance of contract, even if with a breach rectifiable by remedy. The termination destroys the contract and results in returning goods after their dispatch in addition to the accompanying new freight and insurance expenses and administrative and health procedures neces…Read more
  •  740
    In our globalized world, competition for capital is intense and only jurisdictions with superior corporate governance will attract the FDI crucial for economic growth and development. The goal of this chapter is to assess the legal regime of external auditors – as opposed to internal auditors - per Company Legislation of 1997 and provide suggestions for improvement in the current legal regime.34 Part II discusses global trends in corporate governance with respect to the role of the external audi…Read more
  •  730
    Come and Go? How Temporary Visa Works Under U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreements with Arab countries
    Journal of Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Law 24 145-158. 2010.
    The United States (U.S.) and Jordan launched negotiations for a free trade agreement in 2000.The US-JO FTA includes a preamble, nineteen articles, three annexes, joint statements, memorandums of understanding, and side letters. In addition to the interesting articles on labor and environment, the US-JO FTA provides the opportunity for Jordanian nationals to come to the U.S. to make investments and participate in trade. Under certain conditions, Jordanian nationals can enter the U.S. to render p…Read more
  •  689
    The purpose of the article is to examine the role of the board of directors in corporate law in Jordan.
  •  684
    Islamic Law and Free Trade: Compatibility and Convergence
    Journal of Islamic State Practices in International Law 2 37-54. 2006.
    The purpose of the paper is to examine free trade in Islamic law.
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  •  668
    The Burden and Order of Proof in WTO Claims: Evolving Issues
    with Zeina Ahmad
    International Journal of Law and Management 59 (6): 1220-1235. 2017.
    The World Trade Organization (WTO) is one of the best dispute settlement mechanisms in the world. Under WTO rules, aggrieved parties must establish a “prima facie” case before the panel can call on the offending party to respond to the claims. The objective of the present study is to critically evaluate the application of the concept of burden of proof underWTOdispute settlement mechanism.
  •  667
    Governments across the world appreciate the need for checks on the transfer or exportation of commodities, information, software, and technology considered of strategic value. In order to control exports, countries rely on laws, treaties, international arrangements and other related instruments. In the current case, the UAE is largely dependent on Federal Law No. 12 of 2008 while the UK depends on the Export Control Act of 2002. It is established that the legislations enact amendments to reflect…Read more
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  •  571
    Arab countries have adopted market economy principles and pursued policies designed to strengthen their economies. The cornerstone of Arab countries' long-term economic objectives has been to increase trade and support economic growth via regional and global integration. To this end, Arab countries are attempting to broaden their engagement in the multilateral trading system by joining the World Trade Organization (WTO). In addition, some Arab countries entered into trade arrangements with the U…Read more
  •  562
    Middle East Review
    Middle East Review 3. 2019.
    The Middle East Review (MER) is a regular publication with articles from students, academics and practitioners on legal developments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The contributors have written intellectually stimulating and informative articles, and we are grateful for their patience with us in the extended process of getting Issue 3 to publication.
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  •  519
    The Feasibility of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Resolve Intellectual Property Disputes in Jordan
    Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice 8 146-153. 2013.
    The purpose of this article is to examine the feasibility and working of the conciliatory means for settlement of intellectual property disputes in Jordan. Arbitration is the principal mechanism used.
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  •  504
    Chinese State-Owned Enterprise Investment
    The Forum on National Security Law 10 (S1): 22-33. 2019.
    China has overtaken Japan as the world's second-biggest economy. In a remarkably short span– less than fifteen years– the United States economy has experienced a relatively huge decline vis-à-vis China on a nominal GDP basis.
  •  502
    The text offers a comprehensive introduction to business law and the Jordanian legal system. The textbook provides for key concepts and terms, contract basics, corporate structures, legal aspects of buying and selling, common pitfalls, international business issues and more. The text is comprehensive, in that there are chapters that cover what one would expect a business law text to cover, including intellectual property, real property, insurance, and bankruptcy.
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  •  490
    Rules of origin (ROO) are pivotal element of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA). ROO are basically established to ensure that only eligible products receive preferential tariff treatment. Taking into consideration the profound implications of ROO for enhancing trade flows and facilitating the success of regional integration, this article sheds light on the way that ROO in GAFTA are designed and implemented. Moreover, the article examines the extent to which ROO still represents an obstacle…Read more
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  •  370
    It is assumed that the parties to the FTA will carry out their commitments in good faith. Persons and companies would risk capital and may suffer potential loss; therefore FTAs require a strong legal foundation incentivizing stability, transparency and compliance with obligations. The dispute settlement mechanism in FTAs is necessary as they provide means to settle disagreements on interpretation or compliance with treaty obligations. The dispute settlement mechanism help ease tensions among …Read more
  •  368
    Regional Integration: Whither Arab Free Trade Area?
    Legal Issues of Economic Integration 34 231-254. 2007.
    My inquiry will assess why, many decades after first attempts of economic integration, Arab countries have not been more successful in emulating the success of the European Union, a paradigm of successful economic integration. Specifically, I will explore obstacles to Arab economic integration and address the political and economic factors that play a role to achieve this goal. The central hypothesis of this paper is that there must be fundamental structural changes in Arab economic integration …Read more
  •  358
    The objective of this article is to examine the implications of the intellectual property provisions in the US–Jordan Free Trade Agreement (US–JO FTA) and whether they serve as a template for other Arab countries who will be concluding free trade agreements with the USA. My claim in this article is that the intellectual property part of the US–JO FTA goes beyond the World Trade Organization Agreement and cannot form the right template for the proposed US–Middle East FTA of 2013. The first sectio…Read more
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  •  351
    The Contents and Features of Dispute Settlement under the US – Jordan FTA: An Appraisal
    Manchester Journal of International Economic Law 15 (2): 176-189. 2018.
  •  333
    De L’efficacité des Mesures Administratives by Contre les Nuisances Sonores des Avions en
    with Imad Eldin Abdulhay
    Annals of Air and Space 42 (2): 153-196. 2017.
    This article addresses the problems associated with aircraft noise with or without pilots. It asks whether the administrative measures taken by France and the United Arab Emirates are sufficient and efficient to combat noise pollution. It examines the aeronautical preventive measures, as well as those related to urbanism, before discussing remedial measures for aircraft noise. This article finds that the administrative measures taken by the UAE, in comparison to those of France, are insufficient…Read more
  •  326
    Jordan agreed to extensive liberalization undertakings under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (“GATS”) that would open some sectors that were previously closed or restricted to foreign suppliers and investors. It undertook horizontal commitments in cross-border movement of individuals and commercial presence covering all types of services.
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  •  315
    Notification of the GCC to the WTO as a Customs Union: The Whys and Hows
    Global Trade and Customs Journal 10 (5): 189-193. 2015.
  •  300
    Jordan Imports and Tariff Regimes: A Revisit
    Global Trade and Customs Journal 14 308-318. 2019.
    Jordan made substantial market access commitments as part of its WTO membership negotiations. Jordan has low average tariffs with single or two digits rate and ad valorem-only duties with some exceptions where specific duties apply. Customs standards in Jordan were streamlined in accordance with WTO rules. Jordan confirmed in its accession to the WTO that free zones or export processing zones would be fully subject to the coverage of the commitments taken in the protocol of accession. The purpos…Read more
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  •  296
    Free trade agreements are about reducing tariffs, market access in services, protection of intellectual property rights, streamlining customs procedures, trade remedy measures, and dispute settlement mechanism. Equally important if not even more important than these provisions is the designation of rules of origin. Many benefits can be lost if restrictive rules of origin are incorporated. Rules of origin are supposed to be straightforward and easy-to-follow methods used to determine origin of im…Read more
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  •  293
    يهدف المقال إلى التطرق إلى بعض المشاكل التي تواجه الشركات العائلية في الدول العربية وتقديم المقترحات اللازمة بهذا الشأن
  •  282
    Corporate governance is developing rapidly in many countries across the world. In this article, the existing state of corporate governance in Jordan is examined. Jordan does not have a corporate governance code per se. The article reveals that overall Jordan has in place some of the features of corporate governance best practice, but that there remains further progress to be made in areas such as independence of directors, compensation, and correlation between shareholding and entitlement to sea…Read more