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The Human Rights And Wrongs Of Foreign Direct Investment: Addressing The Need For An Analytical Framework, David Shea Bettwy Jan 2012

The Human Rights And Wrongs Of Foreign Direct Investment: Addressing The Need For An Analytical Framework, David Shea Bettwy

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.


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.


Ubiquitous Money And Walking Banks: Environment, Technology, And Competition In Mobile Banking, Jongho Kim Jan 2008

Ubiquitous Money And Walking Banks: Environment, Technology, And Competition In Mobile Banking, Jongho Kim

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

No abstract provided.


After The Argentine Crisis: Can The Imf Prevent Corruption In Its Lending? A Model Approach, Juan Carlos Linares Jan 2005

After The Argentine Crisis: Can The Imf Prevent Corruption In Its Lending? A Model Approach, Juan Carlos Linares

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

No abstract provided.