CNN Videos

Through a partnership between USCIB and CNN, a series of advertorials promoting the role and values of USCIB and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) continues to air on the CNN International network.

Now in its third year, the partnership has produced a series of short videos commissioned by USCIB, and co-branded with ICC, stating the importance of open markets, innovation and international cooperation in promoting economic recovery, job growth and meaningful action on climate change.

USCIB and ICC also commissioned CNN International to produce a short ad promoting the benefits of using the ATA Carnet for temporary exports.

In 2009 and 2010 these videos were broadcast to more than 200 million households and hotel rooms in over 200 countries – more than 1,000 showings in all.

This year, CNN International has again agreed to broadcast these videos during the months of October and November. Be sure to look for them at home or on your travels abroad.

You can view all four CNN International ads on USCIB’s YouTube channel.

Contact USCIB Communications for more information on this campaign.

USCIB Engages the United Nations

USCIB is planning a number of activities for its members during influential United Nations meetings and deliberations in New York, including this year’s UN General Assembly (UNGA) meetings, which get underway from September 16-27.

As the supreme governing body of the United Nations, the General Assembly is best known for televised speeches by Heads of State. For business, the GA’s real significance is its decision-making guidance and approval for UN outcomes and activities, which in turn drive international policy direction and national regulatory action.

A substantial focus of this year’s UNGA will be on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Post-2015 Development Agenda. Accordingly, these updates:

lay out the primary business issues we anticipate in connection with these deliberations
describe USCIB’s activities in influential inter-governmental forums since last year’s Rio+20 Summit
highlight emerging government positions and provide further detailed analysis of issues under discussion.

USCIB is planning several events for its members over the two opening weeks of the UNGA, and will work closely with the International Chamber of Commerce and other business groups to express USCIB views.These events will provide opportunities for constructive involvement of U.S. companies in shaping policy at the UN and reflect USCIB member interests and contributions on these strategic issues.

Meetings for USCIB members in New York will include:

USCIB’s International Leadership Award Dinner (September 18)
“UN Door Knock” meetings with government representatives and UN officials (September 26)
International Business Green Economies Dialogue Meeting: Economic Aspects and Implications of the SDGs for Trade, Investment and Development (September 26)

Please mark your calendars for these important events, and we will provide more information as it becomes available. And please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss any aspect of USCIB’s engagement with the UN.

Staff contact: Norine Kennedy

Drafting and Negotiating International Commercial Contracts

Modified on February 4, 2020

Drafting and Negotiating International Commercial Contracts
By Fabio Bortolotti

This newly updated Drafting and Negotiating International Commercial Contracts clarifies issues surrounding cross-border agreements and provides solutions to the complex problems they raise.

Written by Fabio Bortolotti, a world-renowned expert on contract law, this book analyzes in depth the negotiating process and offers insights into the basic requirements of a well-drafted contract, such as:

The choice of the applicable law
The choice of jurisdiction
International arbitration
The use of more international drafting techniques
Hardship, force majeure and liquidated damages

This publication also provides incisive commentary on the model contracts developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration, Incoterms® 2010 and Unidroit Principles 2010. It is a great help for negotiators, business people, lawyers and even students studying International Trade!

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Publication No. 743
Paperback, 2013 Edition
Price : $170.00
ISBN: 978-92-842-0182-2