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Recovering Lost Profits In International Disputes, John Gotanda
Recovering Lost Profits In International Disputes, John Gotanda
John Y Gotanda
Claims for lost profits in international disputes often involve millions of dollars. Because national laws on the awarding of lost profits are typically vague and determining the amount of lost profits that a claimant is owed often requires a tribunal to examine complex economic and financial data, these claims raise arguably the most complicated issues for a tribunal deciding a transnational contract dispute. This has resulted in awards of lost profits that seem inconsistent or arbitrary. This article thoroughly examines the awarding of future lost profit damages in transnational contact disputes. It contains a comparative study of laws on the …
Punitive Damages: A Comparative Analysis, John Gotanda
Punitive Damages: A Comparative Analysis, John Gotanda
John Y Gotanda
In light of expanding international trade, it is increasingly likely that politicians, courts and tribunals will wrestle with whether punitive damages are appropriate in transnational disputes, and whether countries that traditionally do no allow exemplary relief should recognize and enforce foreign awards of such damages. Furthermore, by seeing how different systems address these problems, we can gain a deeper understanding of the role of punitive damages in our own legal system and be better able to deal with punitive damages issues in the international arena. This Article undertakes a thorough comparative study of punitive damages in common law countries. It …
A Bridge Too Far: The Fall Of The Fifth Wto Ministerial Conference In Cancún And The Future Of Trade Constitution, Sungjoon Cho
A Bridge Too Far: The Fall Of The Fifth Wto Ministerial Conference In Cancún And The Future Of Trade Constitution, Sungjoon Cho
Sungjoon Cho
The Nature Of Remedies In International Trade Law, Sungjoon Cho
The Nature Of Remedies In International Trade Law, Sungjoon Cho
Sungjoon Cho
The Wto’S Gemeinschaft, Sungjoon Cho
The Wto’S Gemeinschaft, Sungjoon Cho
Sungjoon Cho
Trade Liberalization, Food Security, And The Environment: The Neoliberal Threat To Sustainable Rural Development, Carmen G. Gonzalez
Trade Liberalization, Food Security, And The Environment: The Neoliberal Threat To Sustainable Rural Development, Carmen G. Gonzalez
Carmen G. Gonzalez
Even though food production has exceeded population growth in recent decades, world hunger continues to be a daunting problem. Progress in hunger reduction has slowed in recent years, and the number of undernourished people is growing in most of the developing world. Rampant hunger and malnutrition impair the economic performance of individuals, households, and entire nations, and can lead to political instability and social conflict. Food insecurity is often exacerbated by environmentally destructive farming practices that ultimately depress agricultural productivity. Environmental degradation is increasingly recognized as a major factor contributing to both food insecurity and civil strife. This article examines …