The USMCA dispute settlement mechanism: between the softlaw and the hardlaw?

Authors

  • Gerardo Enrique Lupián Morfin Universidad de Guadalajara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/ryr.v52i52.10639

Keywords:

Appellate Body, dispute resolution, panels, USMCA, softlaw, hardlaw

Abstract

The USMCA´s Dispute Settlement mechanism does not have a Apellate Body. Consequently, dispute settlement mechanism results more diplomatic or softlaw. In other words USMCA dispute resolution a less reliable process for dispute settlemen, in which that political power weighs more than strictly legal.

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Author Biography

Gerardo Enrique Lupián Morfin, Universidad de Guadalajara

Lic. en Derecho por la Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara, México. Maestro en
Derecho Corporativo por la Universidad de Guadalajara, México.
Máster en Seguridad y Prevención por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, España.
Doctor en Derecho Público Global por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, España.
Profesor de Tiempo Completo del Departamento de Ciencias Jurídicas y del Posgrado en
Derecho de la Universidad de Guadalajara, México.

Published

2020-12-21

How to Cite

Lupián Morfin, G. E. (2020). The USMCA dispute settlement mechanism: between the softlaw and the hardlaw?. Reality and Reflection, 52(52), 99–105. https://doi.org/10.5377/ryr.v52i52.10639