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Removing The Greek From Feta And Adding Korbel To Champagne: The Paradox Of Geographical Indications In International Law., Michelle Agdomar Dec 2007

Removing The Greek From Feta And Adding Korbel To Champagne: The Paradox Of Geographical Indications In International Law., Michelle Agdomar

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Contemplating The Meaning Of "The Rule Of Law", Rodney A. Smolla Sep 2007

Contemplating The Meaning Of "The Rule Of Law", Rodney A. Smolla

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


Reexamining The Yahoo! Litigations:Toward An Effects Test For Determining International Cyberspace Jurisdiction, Matthew Chivvis Jan 2007

Reexamining The Yahoo! Litigations:Toward An Effects Test For Determining International Cyberspace Jurisdiction, Matthew Chivvis

University of San Francisco Law Review

This Comment argues the courts should employ an effects test when deciding international civil disputes involving solely cyberspace harms.


The Scientific And International Context For Climate Change Initiatives, Stephanie B. Oshita Phd Jan 2007

The Scientific And International Context For Climate Change Initiatives, Stephanie B. Oshita Phd

University of San Francisco Law Review

This Article provides context for the examination of United States climate policy and litigation initiatives, including the current scientific understanding of climate change, international efforts to combat climate change both inside and outside of the UN framework, and suggests possible solutions to the climate change problem.


Media, Memory, And Forgiveness: Case Studies In South Africa And Argentina's Conflict Resolution Processes, Byron T. Scott, Caroline Escudero, Anya Litvak Jan 2007

Media, Memory, And Forgiveness: Case Studies In South Africa And Argentina's Conflict Resolution Processes, Byron T. Scott, Caroline Escudero, Anya Litvak

Journal of Dispute Resolution

Studies of conflict frames' customarily include neither mid- to long-term resolution nor the role of the media in that healing process. In theory, the formal reconciliation processes that have followed internal conflicts in many nations provide resolution and a pathway to long-term healing. But do they? As the chief cultural guardians of national memories, what is the role of the media? Between the spikes of crisis reporting, are there persistent frames of journalistic messages that affect how ever-receding events are viewed by new generations? This paper looks at media behavior in two contrasting nations, Argentina and South Africa, while arguing …


Media And International Conflict: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Eytan Gilboa Jan 2007

Media And International Conflict: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Eytan Gilboa

Journal of Dispute Resolution

This study suggests a new framework for analysis of media coverage and its role in international conflict. The framework is based on integration of theories and models from both international studies and communication. The work begins with a brief analysis of major changes that have occurred in last two decades in the nature and evolution of international conflicts. The analysis offers significant distinctions among types, levels, and phases of conflict. Next, the study presents major changes that have occurred in the media and offers significant distinctions among levels, types, and functions of media. Based on all these concepts and ideas, …