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Treaty Double Jeopardy: The Oecd Anti-Bribery Convention And The Fcpa, Michael P. Van Alstine
Treaty Double Jeopardy: The Oecd Anti-Bribery Convention And The Fcpa, Michael P. Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
This article explores the possibility of "double jeopardy" protection arising from an international treaty. In specific, it examines whether, either as a matter of general principle or from the treaty's express provisions, the OECD Convention on Combatting Bribery of Foreign Public Officials protects a defendant from multiple or successive prosecutions under our domestic Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
International Business Transactions In A Nutshell, 9th Edition, Ralph Folsom, Michael Gordon, John Spanogle, Michael Van Alstine
International Business Transactions In A Nutshell, 9th Edition, Ralph Folsom, Michael Gordon, John Spanogle, Michael Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
This guide examines the principal subjects involved in international business and commercial transactions. It includes chapters on the negotiation of business transactions; the international sale of goods; the role of documentary sales; the use of letters of credit; technology transfers; the initiation, operation, and termination of, as well as limitations imposed on, foreign investments; property takings, including remedies for and options for insuring against such actions; the European Union competition rules; and dispute settlement (both through litigation in state courts and through arbitration). It also addresses throughout the special challenges for business transactions in developing and nonmarket economies.
International Business Transactions: A Problem-Oriented Coursebook. 11th Edition, Ralph Folsom, Michael Gordon, John Spanogle, Peter Fitzgerald, Michael Van Alstine
International Business Transactions: A Problem-Oriented Coursebook. 11th Edition, Ralph Folsom, Michael Gordon, John Spanogle, Peter Fitzgerald, Michael Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
The 11th edition of this popular problem-oriented coursebook introduces law students to the conduct of business in the world community. Problems on international contracting, financing, trade regulation, licensing and technology transfers, foreign investment, and international business dispute resolution are presented. The book provides a current, in-depth examination of issues that clients are likely to face, such as defending against import competition; expanding exports and overseas markets; and dealing with NAFTA, the WTO, and other trade agreements. The coursebook is designed to survey a wide range of laws involving trade, licensing, and investment, and explore how issues and problems are addressed …
The Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act Of 2010: Hearing Before The United States House Of Representatives, Committee On The Judiciary, Subcommittee On Commercial And Administrative Law. 111th Congress, 2nd Session, Michael P. Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
The testimony explores the essential legal issue of the extent to which executive agreements related to H.R. 4596 have any force as law in the United States. The agreements made it clear that they did not, by themselves, “provide an independent legal basis for dismissal” of claims of Holocaust victims filed in any courts of the United States. Instead, the executive branch simply agreed to file a “statement of interest” in such lawsuits to the effect “that U.S. policy interests favor dismissal on any valid legal ground.” Some lower courts have nonetheless given the statements of interest preemptive effect as …
Us-Amerikanisches Handels- Und Wirtschaftsrecht, 2d Edition, Michael Van Alstine, Siegfried Elsing
Us-Amerikanisches Handels- Und Wirtschaftsrecht, 2d Edition, Michael Van Alstine, Siegfried Elsing
Michael P. Van Alstine
No abstract provided.
The Universal Declaration And Developments In The Enforcement Of International Human Rights In Domestic Law, Michael P. Van Alstine
The Universal Declaration And Developments In The Enforcement Of International Human Rights In Domestic Law, Michael P. Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
No abstract provided.
Fehlender Konsens Beim Vertragsabschulss Nach Dem Einheitlichen Un-Kaufrecht, Michael Van Alstine
Fehlender Konsens Beim Vertragsabschulss Nach Dem Einheitlichen Un-Kaufrecht, Michael Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
No abstract provided.
Die Eg-Uebernahme-Richtlinie Im Lichte Der Erfahrungen In Den Usa, Michael P. Van Alstine
Die Eg-Uebernahme-Richtlinie Im Lichte Der Erfahrungen In Den Usa, Michael P. Van Alstine
Michael P. Van Alstine
No abstract provided.