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The Idea Of Democracy In The Early Republic, Keith Whittington
The Idea Of Democracy In The Early Republic, Keith Whittington
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Taxation And Incentives In The Business Enterprise, David Gamage, Shruti Rana
Taxation And Incentives In The Business Enterprise, David Gamage, Shruti Rana
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This book chapter discusses the tax perspective on business enterprise law with a comparative focus on the U.S. and Japan.
Baltimore's Piratical Patriot Privateers: The Arrogante Barcelones, 20 U.S. 496 (1822), Shannon Byrne
Baltimore's Piratical Patriot Privateers: The Arrogante Barcelones, 20 U.S. 496 (1822), Shannon Byrne
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The case of The Arrogante Barcelones involved a complicated story of facts, due in part to the cunningness of one of the main players, Joseph Almeida. Almeida’s maneuvers make sense when viewed through the lens of nineteenth century Baltimore, the War of 1812, and U.S. citizens’ involvement in South American privateering. At first glance, this case seems to hinge on issues regarding the validity of Almeida’s commission, the authority of the condemnation, and the sufficiency of the documentation produced to prove it. However, the United States Supreme Court ultimately avoids untangling those maritime issues and instead bases its opinion in …