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“The (Cisg) Road Less Travelled”: Grecon Dimter Inc. V. J.R. Normand Inc., Antonin I. Pribetic Oct 2006

“The (Cisg) Road Less Travelled”: Grecon Dimter Inc. V. J.R. Normand Inc., Antonin I. Pribetic

Antonin I. Pribetic

This case comment discusses two recently released Canadian decisions on the enforceability of arbitration clauses from the perspective of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 CISG). At first glance, the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in GreCon Dimter Inc. v. J.R. Normand Inc. appears to be a case upholding the primacy of international commercial arbitration, choice of forum and choice of law clauses. Upon closer scrutiny, however, the Supreme Court of Canada failed to consider the application of the CISG to the overall dispute. Interestingly, the same choice of forum and choice of …


2005 Uniform Commercial Code Survey: Introduction, Russell A. Hakes, Stephen L. Sepinuck, Robyn L. Meadows Jul 2006

2005 Uniform Commercial Code Survey: Introduction, Russell A. Hakes, Stephen L. Sepinuck, Robyn L. Meadows

Russell A. Hakes

No abstract provided.


Bringing Locus Into Focus: A Choice-Of-Law Methodology For Cisg-Based Concurrent Contract And Product Liability Claims, Antonin I. Pribetic May 2006

Bringing Locus Into Focus: A Choice-Of-Law Methodology For Cisg-Based Concurrent Contract And Product Liability Claims, Antonin I. Pribetic

Antonin I. Pribetic

The article discusses choice-of-law theories for both contractual and tort/product liability claims governed by the CISG. The underlying theme is that concurrent claims are not necessarily equivalent claims. While concurrent liability in contract and tort (namely, product liability) may be applicable or alternative remedies available, the focus of the CISG is the harmonization of rules governing international sale contracts. The article argues that factors such as the place of injury or where the damages are sustained are less relevant than the situs of the contract, based upon the view that, without privity of contract, the concurrent tort would not arise. …


Contracts, Payments And What To Do With All That Data: Introduction To The 2006 Cyberspace Survey, Juliet Moringiello Dec 2005

Contracts, Payments And What To Do With All That Data: Introduction To The 2006 Cyberspace Survey, Juliet Moringiello

Juliet M Moringiello

No abstract provided.


Empresa, Inversión Y Constitución, Fernando Castillo Cadena Dec 2005

Empresa, Inversión Y Constitución, Fernando Castillo Cadena

Fernando Castillo Cadena

La legislación Colombiana implementó los contratos de estabilidad jurídica como medio para atraer inversión extranjera al país. A través de la presente ponencia se hace una reconstrucción económica de la norma jurídica.


Bank Accounts And Payment Transactions - The Law Of Deposit Accounts Under Ucc Articles 3 And 4, Alvin C. Harrell Dec 2005

Bank Accounts And Payment Transactions - The Law Of Deposit Accounts Under Ucc Articles 3 And 4, Alvin C. Harrell

Alvin C. Harrell

No abstract provided.