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Yukos Universal V. Russia: Shell Companies And Treaty Shopping In International Energy Disputes, Paul M. Blyschak Jan 2011

Yukos Universal V. Russia: Shell Companies And Treaty Shopping In International Energy Disputes, Paul M. Blyschak

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

No abstract provided.


The Sovereign Debtor's Prison: Analysis Of The Argentine Crisis Arbitrations And The Implications For Investment Treaty Law, Robert M. Ziff Jan 2011

The Sovereign Debtor's Prison: Analysis Of The Argentine Crisis Arbitrations And The Implications For Investment Treaty Law, Robert M. Ziff

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

Over the last six years, several arbitration panels have released opinions in a series of disputes raised by investors against Argentina. In each case, foreign investors claim that Argentina's use of price controls and currency devaluation following the 2002 economic crisis constituted a violation of bilateral investment treaty obligations. Despite the fact that most claimants make identical allegations, many of these decisions are highly contradictory. In some cases Argentina is absolved of liability, while in others Argentina is held liable for hundreds of millions in damages. In aggregate, the claimants seek enough money to bankrupt the Argentine Republic.


The Future Of Hedge Fund Regulation: A Comparative Approach: United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, And Germany, Anne Riviere Jan 2011

The Future Of Hedge Fund Regulation: A Comparative Approach: United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, And Germany, Anne Riviere

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

No abstract provided.


Doing Business In Egypt After The January Revolution: Capital Market And Investment Laws, Radwa S. Elsaman Jan 2011

Doing Business In Egypt After The January Revolution: Capital Market And Investment Laws, Radwa S. Elsaman

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

Despite the Egyptian economy’s remarkable growth during the last decade, unequal treatment at law and unfair distribution of wealth led to the Revolution on January 25, 2011. The Revolution affected investment in Egyptian markets. Reforming business laws— specifically the Capital Market and Investment Laws— has become essential to restore confidence in Egyptian markets. These two branches of business law have undergone many developments over the years, which have improved them significantly. Legal compliance, however, remains a major concern. This Article surveys the economic activity in Egypt from a legal perspective. It evaluates Egyptian laws affecting economic activity by analyzing the …


When Responsive Legislation Ignores The Forest For The Trees, Matthew G. Curtis Jan 2011

When Responsive Legislation Ignores The Forest For The Trees, Matthew G. Curtis

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

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Arab Spring Brings Winds Of Change To The Maghreb And Mena Region: Does That Spell Opportunity For Infrastructure Development And Project Finance?, Silvano Domenico Orsi Jan 2011

Arab Spring Brings Winds Of Change To The Maghreb And Mena Region: Does That Spell Opportunity For Infrastructure Development And Project Finance?, Silvano Domenico Orsi

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

No abstract provided.


After Lehman: International Response To Financial Disputes - A Focus On Hong Kong, Shahla F. Ali, John Koon Wang Kwok Jan 2011

After Lehman: International Response To Financial Disputes - A Focus On Hong Kong, Shahla F. Ali, John Koon Wang Kwok

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

No abstract provided.