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Sovereignty And Cooperative Management Of Shared Water Resources In A Time Of Shrinking Availability: The Role Of International Law, Stephen C. Mccaffrey Dec 2010

Sovereignty And Cooperative Management Of Shared Water Resources In A Time Of Shrinking Availability: The Role Of International Law, Stephen C. Mccaffrey

McGeorge School of Law Other Faculty Works

It is a commonplace today that per capita availability of fresh water is shrinking. In addition, it is well known that some 60 per cent of global freshwater flows are contained in the 263 river basins that are shared by two or more countries, and that around 40 per cent of the human population lives in these international basins. These facts underscore the necessity of cooperation between states sharing fresh water, whether it is on the surface or underground. And yet internal political forces often lead countries to maximize their use of shared water resources without considering adequately the needs …


Technology Speeds Capital Appeals, J. Clark Kelso Aug 2010

Technology Speeds Capital Appeals, J. Clark Kelso

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

Continued delays in hearing capital case appeals could increase the public's disdain for the courts. Information technology can help speed the process and earn renewed respect for the justice system.


A Train The Trainers Program For Building Legal Infrastructure In China, Brian K. Landsberg Jun 2010

A Train The Trainers Program For Building Legal Infrastructure In China, Brian K. Landsberg

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

A critical part of any country’s development is its legal infrastructure. The proper functioning of civil and commercial society depends upon the existence of a reliable system of law administered by dependable courts. Foreign and domestic businesses want some assurance that commercial disputes will be settled in accord with the law and the facts, and neither can thrive without some protection of fundamental human rights. Tourists and expatriates are also reluctant to visit countries that do not provide reliable legal protections. All this we commonly refer to as the rule of law. In 2006, the Pacific McGeorge School of Law …


The Importance Of Studying Global Issues In Employment Discrimination Law, Brian K. Landsberg May 2010

The Importance Of Studying Global Issues In Employment Discrimination Law, Brian K. Landsberg

McGeorge School of Law Other Faculty Works

No abstract provided.


Central Banks And Central Bank Cooperation In The Global Financial System, Douglas W. Arner, Michael A. Panton, Paul Lejot Jan 2010

Central Banks And Central Bank Cooperation In The Global Financial System, Douglas W. Arner, Michael A. Panton, Paul Lejot

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Global Financial Crisis Of 2008-2009 In Context—Reflections On International Legal And Institutional Failings, "Fixes," And Fundamentals, John W. Head Jan 2010

The Global Financial Crisis Of 2008-2009 In Context—Reflections On International Legal And Institutional Failings, "Fixes," And Fundamentals, John W. Head

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Corporate Law In Preventing A Financial Crisis: Reflections On In Re Citigroup Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Franklin A. Gevurtz Jan 2010

The Role Of Corporate Law In Preventing A Financial Crisis: Reflections On In Re Citigroup Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Franklin A. Gevurtz

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Decision From The Court Of First Instance That Destroyed The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, Trevor E. Carson Jan 2010

The Decision From The Court Of First Instance That Destroyed The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, Trevor E. Carson

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Symposium—Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward, Alastair R. Lucas, Gregory S. Weber, Patricia K. Wouters Jan 2010

Symposium—Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward, Alastair R. Lucas, Gregory S. Weber, Patricia K. Wouters

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Threshold Obstacles To Justice: The Interaction Of Procedural And Substantive Law In The United States, France, And China, Daniel Vandekoolwyk Jan 2010

Threshold Obstacles To Justice: The Interaction Of Procedural And Substantive Law In The United States, France, And China, Daniel Vandekoolwyk

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Governing The Tributaries Of The Mekong—The Contribution Of International Law And Institutions To Enhancing Equitable Cooperation Over The Sesan, Alistair Rieu-Clarke, Geoffrey Gooch Jan 2010

Governing The Tributaries Of The Mekong—The Contribution Of International Law And Institutions To Enhancing Equitable Cooperation Over The Sesan, Alistair Rieu-Clarke, Geoffrey Gooch

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Beyond International Water Law: Successfully Negotiating Mutual Gains Agreements For International Watercourses, Alex Grzybowski, Stephen C. Mccaffrey, Richard K. Paisley Jan 2010

Beyond International Water Law: Successfully Negotiating Mutual Gains Agreements For International Watercourses, Alex Grzybowski, Stephen C. Mccaffrey, Richard K. Paisley

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Coal And Coalbed Methane Development In The Flathead—An International Water Dispute, Allan Ingelson, Lincoln Mitchell, Sean Assie Jan 2010

Coal And Coalbed Methane Development In The Flathead—An International Water Dispute, Allan Ingelson, Lincoln Mitchell, Sean Assie

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Recycling The Process: Collaborative Interest-Based Negotiations In An Era Of Climate Change, David Aladjem Jan 2010

Recycling The Process: Collaborative Interest-Based Negotiations In An Era Of Climate Change, David Aladjem

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Water Supply, Desalination, Climate Change, And Energy Policy, Robin Kundis Craig Jan 2010

Water Supply, Desalination, Climate Change, And Energy Policy, Robin Kundis Craig

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Bridging Accountability Gaps—The Proliferation Of Private Military And Security Companies And Ensuring Accountability For Human Rights Violations, Amol Mehra Jan 2010

Bridging Accountability Gaps—The Proliferation Of Private Military And Security Companies And Ensuring Accountability For Human Rights Violations, Amol Mehra

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The California Public Utilities Commission's Pilot Program To Explore The Nexus Of Energy Efficiency And Water Conservation, Steven Weissman, Lindsay Miller Jan 2010

The California Public Utilities Commission's Pilot Program To Explore The Nexus Of Energy Efficiency And Water Conservation, Steven Weissman, Lindsay Miller

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Water And Geothermal Energy Development In The Western U.S.: Real World Challenges, Regulatory Conflicts And Other Barriers, And Potential Solutions, Kathleen Callison Jan 2010

Water And Geothermal Energy Development In The Western U.S.: Real World Challenges, Regulatory Conflicts And Other Barriers, And Potential Solutions, Kathleen Callison

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Making Capitalism More Creative: The Tempestuous Marriage Of Sentiment And Self-Interest, Sumeet H. Chugani, Xingjian Zhao Jan 2010

Making Capitalism More Creative: The Tempestuous Marriage Of Sentiment And Self-Interest, Sumeet H. Chugani, Xingjian Zhao

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Land Seizures In The People's Republic Of China: Protecting Property While Encouraging Economic Development, Jarrett Noble Jan 2010

Land Seizures In The People's Republic Of China: Protecting Property While Encouraging Economic Development, Jarrett Noble

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Perils Of Privatization: International Developments And Reform In Water Distribution, Adam D. Link Jan 2010

The Perils Of Privatization: International Developments And Reform In Water Distribution, Adam D. Link

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The "Triumph" Of The Commons: An Analysis Of Enforcement Problems And Solutions In The Western Climate Initiative, Brooks V. Rice Jan 2010

The "Triumph" Of The Commons: An Analysis Of Enforcement Problems And Solutions In The Western Climate Initiative, Brooks V. Rice

Global Business & Development Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Corporate Law In Preventing A Financial Crisis: Reflections On In Re Citigroup Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Franklin A. Gevurtz Jan 2010

The Role Of Corporate Law In Preventing A Financial Crisis: Reflections On In Re Citigroup Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Franklin A. Gevurtz

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


Beyond International Water Law: Successfully Negotiating Mutual Gains Agreements For International Watercourses, Alex Grzybowski, Stephen C. Mccaffrey, Richard K. Paisley Jan 2010

Beyond International Water Law: Successfully Negotiating Mutual Gains Agreements For International Watercourses, Alex Grzybowski, Stephen C. Mccaffrey, Richard K. Paisley

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


Symposium--Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward, Alastair R. Lucas, Gregory S. Weber, Patricia K. Wouters Jan 2010

Symposium--Critical Intersections For Energy & Water Law: Exploring New Challenges And Opportunities: Foreward, Alastair R. Lucas, Gregory S. Weber, Patricia K. Wouters

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


The Making Of The Attorney General: John Mitchell And The Crimes Of Watergate Reconsidered, Gerald Caplan Jan 2010

The Making Of The Attorney General: John Mitchell And The Crimes Of Watergate Reconsidered, Gerald Caplan

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


California Judicial Council's "Commission For Impartial Courts", Ronald B. Robie, Richard Fybel, Mary-Beth Moylan Jan 2010

California Judicial Council's "Commission For Impartial Courts", Ronald B. Robie, Richard Fybel, Mary-Beth Moylan

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


Ugly American Hermeneutics, Francis J. Mootz Iii Jan 2010

Ugly American Hermeneutics, Francis J. Mootz Iii

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


A Kiss Is Just A Kiss, Or Is It? A Comparative Look At Italian And American Sex Crimes, Alberto Cadoppi, Michael Vitiello Jan 2010

A Kiss Is Just A Kiss, Or Is It? A Comparative Look At Italian And American Sex Crimes, Alberto Cadoppi, Michael Vitiello

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.


The Principle Of Complementarity And The International Criminal Court: The Role Of Ne Bis In Idem, Linda Carter Jan 2010

The Principle Of Complementarity And The International Criminal Court: The Role Of Ne Bis In Idem, Linda Carter

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.