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The Divergent Evolution Of English Property Law, Jerry L. Anderson Sep 2015

The Divergent Evolution Of English Property Law, Jerry L. Anderson

Jerry L. Anderson

Despite the common origins of American and English property law, there are now some significant, and interesting, differences. This article examines five divergent aspects in the areas of title registration, limitations on ownership, condominiums, adverse possession, and foreclosure. In each case, the differences should cause us to think about whether our system represents the best approach, in terms of efficiency and fairness.


An Approach To The Regulation Of Spanish Banking Foundations, Miguel Martínez Jun 2015

An Approach To The Regulation Of Spanish Banking Foundations, Miguel Martínez

Miguel Martínez

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the legal framework governing banking foundations as they have been regulated by Spanish Act 26/2013, of December 27th, on savings banks and banking foundations. Title 2 of this regulation addresses a construct that is groundbreaking for the Spanish legal system, still of paramount importance for the entire financial system insofar as these foundations become the leading players behind certain banking institutions given the high interest that foundations hold in the share capital of such institutions.