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Full-Text Articles in Comparative and Foreign Law

Conflicts Between U.S. Law And International Treaties Concerning Geographical Indications, Christine Farley Jan 2000

Conflicts Between U.S. Law And International Treaties Concerning Geographical Indications, Christine Farley

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

It should not be surprising that the United States is not a major proponent of the protection of geographical indications. Countries that stand to benefit the most from this protection are those that have a long history of traditional industries, such as many European countries. These historical differences may help explain the stance that the United States has taken with regard to the protection of geographical indications, as compared to its stance towards other intellectual property rights negotiated in TRIPs Agreement. But the inability of the U.S. to benefit to the same extent as European countries, because of its apparent …


Comparative Law In Action: Promissory Estoppel, The Civil Law, And The Mixed Jurisdiction, David Snyder Jan 1998

Comparative Law In Action: Promissory Estoppel, The Civil Law, And The Mixed Jurisdiction, David Snyder

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

No abstract provided.


Aug. 15, 1997, Ciel And Foe, Proposal For An Independent Review Panel Faxed October 7, 1997, D. Hunter D. Clark To C. Lee, General Counsel, Ifc, Center For Internatinal Enviornmental Law, Friends Of Earth-U.S., David Hunter, Dana Clark Aug 1997

Aug. 15, 1997, Ciel And Foe, Proposal For An Independent Review Panel Faxed October 7, 1997, D. Hunter D. Clark To C. Lee, General Counsel, Ifc, Center For Internatinal Enviornmental Law, Friends Of Earth-U.S., David Hunter, Dana Clark

CAO Creation Pre-1999

Prompted by public concern about alleged non-compliance with policies of the Bank Group, and project-specific controversies (such as the Pangue Dam on Chile's BioBio river), the President and top management of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the two private sector arms of the World Bank Group, have announced their intention to create a review mechanism patterned after the existing World Bank Inspection Panel (which only applies to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA)). Mr. Wolfensohn, in particular, has supported the extension of the Panel as …


Feb. 20-21, 1997, Correspondence Regarding Nftc Concerns, Frank Kittredge, National Foreign Trade Council, William E. Schuerch Feb 1997

Feb. 20-21, 1997, Correspondence Regarding Nftc Concerns, Frank Kittredge, National Foreign Trade Council, William E. Schuerch

CAO Creation Pre-1999

No abstract provided.


Jan. 28, 1997, Outline For Response To Enron Et Al, Notification Of The Proposed Project, Center For International Environmental Law Jan 1997

Jan. 28, 1997, Outline For Response To Enron Et Al, Notification Of The Proposed Project, Center For International Environmental Law

CAO Creation Pre-1999

No abstract provided.


Accountability For Past Abuses, Juan E. Mendez Jan 1997

Accountability For Past Abuses, Juan E. Mendez

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

No abstract provided.


The Evolution Of Free Trade In The Americas: Nafta Case Studies, Claudio Grossman Jan 1996

The Evolution Of Free Trade In The Americas: Nafta Case Studies, Claudio Grossman

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

No abstract provided.


Sovereignty And Regionalism, Horacio A. Grigera Naón Jan 1996

Sovereignty And Regionalism, Horacio A. Grigera Naón

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

No abstract provided.


Bankruptcy In Russia: The Evolution Of A Comprehensive Russian Bankruptcy Code, Paul Williams, Paul Wade Jan 1995

Bankruptcy In Russia: The Evolution Of A Comprehensive Russian Bankruptcy Code, Paul Williams, Paul Wade

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

This article traces the development of the current bankruptcy code, with it origins in the early economic laws of perestroika; explains key provisions of the current law; and comments on the prospects for its effective implementation. The intent of this article is to provide a balanced understanding of the Russian bankruptcy code useful both to the study of the emergence of a market-based economy in Russia and as a bankruptcy primer for individuals or corporations conducting business in Russia.


International Environmental Dispute Resolution: The Dispute Between Slovakia And Hungary Concerning Construction Of The Gabcikovo And Nagymaros Dams, Paul Williams Jan 1994

International Environmental Dispute Resolution: The Dispute Between Slovakia And Hungary Concerning Construction Of The Gabcikovo And Nagymaros Dams, Paul Williams

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

No abstract provided.


Nov. 29, 1993, Corresponence From Sr. Bank Staff, Re Potential Candidates For Wbp, Ibrd Nov 1993

Nov. 29, 1993, Corresponence From Sr. Bank Staff, Re Potential Candidates For Wbp, Ibrd

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Nov. 1993, Eurodad, Third World Debt In The 1990s, Eurodad Nov 1993

Nov. 1993, Eurodad, Third World Debt In The 1990s, Eurodad

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Nov. 1993, Eurodad, Third World Debt In The 1900s, Eurodad Nov 1993

Nov. 1993, Eurodad, Third World Debt In The 1900s, Eurodad

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Sept. 24, 1993, Memo From L. Preston, Wb President To All Staff, Announcing Creation Of Wbip, Lewis T. Preston Sep 1993

Sept. 24, 1993, Memo From L. Preston, Wb President To All Staff, Announcing Creation Of Wbip, Lewis T. Preston

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Sept 22 1993, Board Transcript, Establishment Inspection Panel, Ibrd Sep 1993

Sept 22 1993, Board Transcript, Establishment Inspection Panel, Ibrd

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


September 20, 1993 Ngo Memo Re Comments On The World Banks Draft Resolution For Creating An Independent Inspection Panel, Lori Udall, David Hunter, Jim Barnes, Chad Dobson Sep 1993

September 20, 1993 Ngo Memo Re Comments On The World Banks Draft Resolution For Creating An Independent Inspection Panel, Lori Udall, David Hunter, Jim Barnes, Chad Dobson

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Sept. 20-24, 1993, D. Bradlow, Greater Public Accountability Will Improve Efficacy Of Mdbs, Daniel Bradlow Sep 1993

Sept. 20-24, 1993, D. Bradlow, Greater Public Accountability Will Improve Efficacy Of Mdbs, Daniel Bradlow

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Sept. 20-24, 1993, D. Bradlow, Greater Public Accountability Will Improve The Efficacy Of The Mdbs, Daniel Bradlow Sep 1993

Sept. 20-24, 1993, D. Bradlow, Greater Public Accountability Will Improve The Efficacy Of The Mdbs, Daniel Bradlow

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Sept. 16, 1993, T. Thahane, Vp & Secretary, Summary Of Discussion Of Aug 26 And 27 Mtg Of The Whole, T. Thahane Sep 1993

Sept. 16, 1993, T. Thahane, Vp & Secretary, Summary Of Discussion Of Aug 26 And 27 Mtg Of The Whole, T. Thahane

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Augst 27, 1993 Public Transcript Of Ibrd Ida Board Meeting On Panel Of August 27 1993, Ibrd Aug 1993

Augst 27, 1993 Public Transcript Of Ibrd Ida Board Meeting On Panel Of August 27 1993, Ibrd

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


August 26, 1993 Creating An Independent Appeals Commission At The World Bank, David Hunter, Lori Udall, Peter Bosshard Aug 1993

August 26, 1993 Creating An Independent Appeals Commission At The World Bank, David Hunter, Lori Udall, Peter Bosshard

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


August 26, 1993 Transcript Of Ibrd Idaboard Meeting On Panel Of-August-26-1993, Ibrd Aug 1993

August 26, 1993 Transcript Of Ibrd Idaboard Meeting On Panel Of-August-26-1993, Ibrd

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


August 23, 1993 Ngo Memo To Clinton Adm Re Comments On World Bank Draft Paper On Functions And Operations Of An Inspection Function, Lori Udall, Jim Barnes, Barbara Bramble, Chad Dobson, Larry Williams, David Hunter Aug 1993

August 23, 1993 Ngo Memo To Clinton Adm Re Comments On World Bank Draft Paper On Functions And Operations Of An Inspection Function, Lori Udall, Jim Barnes, Barbara Bramble, Chad Dobson, Larry Williams, David Hunter

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Aug 6 1993, Ibrd, Board Paper, Function And Operations Of An Inspection Function, Ibrd Aug 1993

Aug 6 1993, Ibrd, Board Paper, Function And Operations Of An Inspection Function, Ibrd

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Aug 6, 1993, Ibrd, Memo To Wb Board, Paper, Function And Operations Of An Inspection Function And August 5 Draft Resolution, The World Bank Aug 1993

Aug 6, 1993, Ibrd, Memo To Wb Board, Paper, Function And Operations Of An Inspection Function And August 5 Draft Resolution, The World Bank

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

This document includes the April 6 Board Paper prepared by IPR staff and entitled “Function and operations of an Inspection Function.” Also included with the Board Paper is the Draft Resolution dated August 6, prepared by the General Counsel Ibrahim Shihata. These documents were prepared for discussion at the August 26 Board meeting. These papers reflected Board comments made at the July 9 meeting on the June 10 options paper, Operations Inspection in the Bank: Issues and Options, In light of those comments, the cover memo highlights that in this version: The Objectives of, and rationale for, the inspection have …


Aug. 5, 1993, T. Thahane, Vp & Secretary, Summary Of Discussion Of July 9 Informal Mtg, Operations Inspection, Issues And Options, T. Thahane Aug 1993

Aug. 5, 1993, T. Thahane, Vp & Secretary, Summary Of Discussion Of July 9 Informal Mtg, Operations Inspection, Issues And Options, T. Thahane

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Aug. 5, 1993, Draft Resolution For Wb Inspection Panel, Unauthored Aug 1993

Aug. 5, 1993, Draft Resolution For Wb Inspection Panel, Unauthored

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Jul. 26, 1993, P. Bosshard, Letter To D. Hunter Re Wbip Meeting And Paper, Peter Bosshard Jul 1993

Jul. 26, 1993, P. Bosshard, Letter To D. Hunter Re Wbip Meeting And Paper, Peter Bosshard

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


July 9, 1993transcript-Public-Of-Ibrd-Ida-Board-Informal-Meeting-Of-July-9-1993-Redacted, Ibrd Jul 1993

July 9, 1993transcript-Public-Of-Ibrd-Ida-Board-Informal-Meeting-Of-July-9-1993-Redacted, Ibrd

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.


Jul. 5 & 15, 1993, D. Bradlow, Wb Reforms & Improving The Wb Articles, Daniel Bradlow Jul 1993

Jul. 5 & 15, 1993, D. Bradlow, Wb Reforms & Improving The Wb Articles, Daniel Bradlow

WBIP Creation Up To 1993

No abstract provided.