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A Cheese By Any Other Name: A Palatable Compromise To The Conflict Over Geographical Indications, Ivy Doster
A Cheese By Any Other Name: A Palatable Compromise To The Conflict Over Geographical Indications, Ivy Doster
Vanderbilt Law Review
In many grocery stores, shoppers must look in two places to find cheese. The first cheese section is usually near the dairy case; the second is often a specialty cheese case located in the produce department. Why make harried supermarket shoppers rush back and forth between two locations to find what they need for a fondue? The most noticeable difference between the cheeses in the two cases is probably the price: cheeses in the specialty case are generally much more expensive. A second difference is the packaging: many cheeses in the dairy aisle are pre-grated, pre-shredded, or pre-sliced and individually …
Courts Of Limited Jurisdiction In A Post-Transition Cuba, Matias F. Travieso-Diaz, Armando A. Musa
Courts Of Limited Jurisdiction In A Post-Transition Cuba, Matias F. Travieso-Diaz, Armando A. Musa
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
Cuba's eventual transition to a free-market society will likely be accompanied by a flood of litigation in areas such as property rights, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and human rights violation claims. Courts of limited jurisdiction should be established to hear these specialized matters and alleviate the burden on regular courts. As the transition unfolds, there will also be a need to create specialized tribunals to handle disputes in areas such as taxation, bankrtupcy, and intellectual property. The creation of the various courts of limited jurisdiction will have to be supported by creative strategies for retraining existing judges, training new ones, …
Is The Suite Life Truly Sweet? The Property Rights Luxury Box Owners Actually Acquire, Amanda Schlager
Is The Suite Life Truly Sweet? The Property Rights Luxury Box Owners Actually Acquire, Amanda Schlager
Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law
Part I of this Note offers a look at the rising trend of luxury boxes, with a discussion of what separates a license from a lease. Part II will look at the property rights frequently given to one who "leases" a luxury box and will analyze what interest in land he actually receives. Part III presents the implications of misnomers in luxury box leasing and presents possible repercussions for both luxury box owners and those to whom the owners would lease them. It also suggests a better method for creating and governing these arrangements. Finally, it asserts that because of …
Historic Preservation In Southeast Asia: The Role Of Public-Private Partnerships, Patrick Stough
Historic Preservation In Southeast Asia: The Role Of Public-Private Partnerships, Patrick Stough
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
The role of globalization in the rapid economic success of Southeast Asia is exemplified by the growing westernization of the region's cities. While globalization has its benefits, such as encouraging investment and global connectivity, it also threatens the cultural heritage of a given area by encouraging a sort of homogeneity that makes modern cities all look alike. In particular, the goal of economic development often stands at odds with the preservation of structures and properties that reflect the cultural heritage of the region. Furthermore, many of the countries of the region are under pressure to better protect property rights, another …