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Introduction Symposium: Russia And The Rule Of Law: New Opportunities In Domestic And International Affairs , Michael Scheimer

American University International Law Review

No abstract provided.

Combating Copyright Infringement In Russia: A Comprehensive Approach For Western Plaintiffs, David E. Miller

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Article addresses several measures that U.S. and European firms can undertake to combat copyright infringing activities in Russia. First, the Article attempts to dispel the notion that Russian law and the Russian government are inadequate to deal with copyright and piracy problems. In fact, recent surveys suggest that foreign plaintffs have achieved some success in arbitrazh courts. Furthermore, Russian authorities have begun to take steps to ensure that these decisions will be enforced.

Second, the Author suggests that the United States and European nations can apply pressure on the Russian Federation to ensure compliance with copyright laws in the …

The Genesis Of Russian Secured Transaction Law Before 1917, Konstantin Osipov

Cleveland State Law Review

This article will begin by briefly explaining the characteristics of methods of securing performance of obligations in Russia. Then the article will focus on one method of securing the performance of obligations, namely the mortgage/pledge being used in Russian law under one common term-zalog. The article will trace the development of the mortgage/pledge from Roman law, and then will examine the role of the zalog in Russian law prior to 1917. A historical examination of the methods of securing the performance of obligations is especially relevant today since the developing Russian law is utilizing concepts as they existed prior to …

Legal Problems Of Vocational And Professional Training During The Soviet Period Of Stagnation, Yuri I. Luryi

Cleveland State Law Review

This article investigates the legal methods used to regulate professional training under Soviet labor law. It will examine relevant norms of labor legislation, the views of Soviet labor law specialists, and existing practice.

The Genesis Of Russian Secured Transaction Law Before 1917, Konstantin Osipov

Cleveland State Law Review

This article will begin by briefly explaining the characteristics of methods of securing performance of obligations in Russia. Then the article will focus on one method of securing the performance of obligations, namely the mortgage/pledge being used in Russian law under one common term-zalog. The article will trace the development of the mortgage/pledge from Roman law, and then will examine the role of the zalog in Russian law prior to 1917. A historical examination of the methods of securing the performance of obligations is especially relevant today since the developing Russian law is utilizing concepts as they existed prior to …

The Legal Regulation Of Foreign Investment In Russia, Vladimir F. Popondopulo

Cleveland State Law Review

The legal regulation of foreign investment in Russia is carried out in accordance with the Statute of the Russian Federation dated July 4, 1991, entitled, "Concerning Foreign Investment in the Russia Federation and in accordance with several other basic laws. The statute prescribes the concept of foreign investment and the forms in which it may take effect, the procedure for the creation, operation and liquidation of foreign investment business enterprises, the procedure for the acquisition by foreign investors of ownership shares in the enterprise, its stock or other securities, the procedure for the acquisition by the foreign investor of the …

The Legal Regulation Of Foreign Investment In Russia, Vladimir F. Popondopulo

Cleveland State Law Review

The legal regulation of foreign investment in Russia is carried out in accordance with the Statute of the Russian Federation dated July 4, 1991, entitled, "Concerning Foreign Investment in the Russia Federation and in accordance with several other basic laws. The statute prescribes the concept of foreign investment and the forms in which it may take effect, the procedure for the creation, operation and liquidation of foreign investment business enterprises, the procedure for the acquisition by foreign investors of ownership shares in the enterprise, its stock or other securities, the procedure for the acquisition by the foreign investor of the …

Legal Problems Of Vocational And Professional Training During The Soviet Period Of Stagnation, Yuri I. Luryi

Cleveland State Law Review

This article investigates the legal methods used to regulate professional training under Soviet labor law. It will examine relevant norms of labor legislation, the views of Soviet labor law specialists, and existing practice.

A Visit With The Chairman Of The Presidium: Russian Law And Logic, Robin Goodenough

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.