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Full-Text Articles in Comparative and Foreign Law

The Advantages Of The Civil Law Judiciary As The Model For Emerging Legal Systems, Charles H. Koch Jr. Jan 2004

The Advantages Of The Civil Law Judiciary As The Model For Emerging Legal Systems, Charles H. Koch Jr.

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Law Without Law, Or Is "Chinese Law" An Oxymoron?, Teemu Ruskola Feb 2003

Law Without Law, Or Is "Chinese Law" An Oxymoron?, Teemu Ruskola

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

No abstract provided.


Introduction To The Symposium: The Rule Of Law Of China, Lan Cao Feb 2003

Introduction To The Symposium: The Rule Of Law Of China, Lan Cao

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

No abstract provided.


Ethnic Federalism: Its Promise And Pitfalls For Africa, Alemante G. Selassie Jan 2003

Ethnic Federalism: Its Promise And Pitfalls For Africa, Alemante G. Selassie

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Hans Kelsen And The Logic Of Legal Systems, Michael S. Green Jan 2003

Hans Kelsen And The Logic Of Legal Systems, Michael S. Green

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Fighting Back Against The Taliban: The Case For Restoring Afghan Men And Women's Right To Self-Determination, Shannon A. Wiley Feb 2001

Fighting Back Against The Taliban: The Case For Restoring Afghan Men And Women's Right To Self-Determination, Shannon A. Wiley

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

No abstract provided.


Empty Gestures: The (In)Significance Of Recent Attempts To Liberalize Algerian Family Law, Ann Luerssen Crowther Apr 2000

Empty Gestures: The (In)Significance Of Recent Attempts To Liberalize Algerian Family Law, Ann Luerssen Crowther

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

No abstract provided.


Toward A New Understanding Of Abuse Of Nationality In Claims Before The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, Nancy Amoury Combs Jan 1999

Toward A New Understanding Of Abuse Of Nationality In Claims Before The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, Nancy Amoury Combs

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Book Review Of From Occupation To Interim Accords: Israel And The Palestinian Territories, Linda A. Malone Jan 1998

Book Review Of From Occupation To Interim Accords: Israel And The Palestinian Territories, Linda A. Malone

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Law Reform In Vietnam: The Uneven Legacy Of Doi Moi, Spencer Weber Waller, Lan Cao Jul 1997

Law Reform In Vietnam: The Uneven Legacy Of Doi Moi, Spencer Weber Waller, Lan Cao

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Towards A Payments System Law For Developing And Transition Economies, Raj Bhala Sep 1995

Towards A Payments System Law For Developing And Transition Economies, Raj Bhala

Faculty Publications

This paper examines the legal foundations of large-value credit transfer systems and the importance of certainty, efficiency, and fairness in funds transfer law. A case study is presented to highlight key terminology and concepts. Thereafter, five particularly noteworthy legal rules are discussed in the context of the case study: (1) a rule defining the scope of the law; (2) a rule establishing when the rights and obligations of parties to a funds transfer are triggered; (3) a receiver finality rule; (4) a rule assigning liability for interloper fraud; and (5) a money-back guarantee rule, coupled with provisions on discharge. Finally, …


Tragedy, Irony, And Protectionism After Bcci: A Three-Act Play Starring Maharajah Bank, Raj Bhala Jan 1994

Tragedy, Irony, And Protectionism After Bcci: A Three-Act Play Starring Maharajah Bank, Raj Bhala

Faculty Publications

Post-BCCI legal developments regarding the regulation of foreign banks raise serious concerns of protectionism. The Foreign Bank Supervision Enhancement Act of 1991 and revisions to Federal Reserve Regulation K impose significant new legal burdens on foreign banks seeking to establish a physical presence in the U.S. The new legal regime reflects a tragic sacrifice of the principle of free trade in banking services in order to placate a fear of "bad" foreign banks. Ironically, the sacrifice of this principle by Congress and the Federal Reserve is incongruous with efforts of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). The USTR has negotiated …


Trading Winds In Puerto Rico: The Dawn Of Self-Determination Shines On A Legal System, Antonio Fernós Oct 1992

Trading Winds In Puerto Rico: The Dawn Of Self-Determination Shines On A Legal System, Antonio Fernós

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

No abstract provided.


Ethnic Identity And Constitutional Design For Africa, Alemante G. Selassie Oct 1992

Ethnic Identity And Constitutional Design For Africa, Alemante G. Selassie

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Foreword: O Canada, William W. Van Alstyne Jan 1992

Foreword: O Canada, William W. Van Alstyne

Faculty Publications

This forward, written ten years after the adoption of the Constitution of Canada, draws sharp comparisons between Canada’s constitution and the United States’ original governing document, the Articles of Confederation.


Lessons Of Founding Fatherhood, Neal Devins Nov 1991

Lessons Of Founding Fatherhood, Neal Devins

Popular Media

No abstract provided.


A Comparative Perspective On The United States And Chinese Constitutions, Pu Zengyuan May 1989

A Comparative Perspective On The United States And Chinese Constitutions, Pu Zengyuan

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Covenant, Justicies Writs, And Reasonable Showings, Robert C. Palmer Jan 1987

Covenant, Justicies Writs, And Reasonable Showings, Robert C. Palmer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


The Economic And Cultural Impact Of The Origins Of Property: 1180-1220, Robert C. Palmer Oct 1985

The Economic And Cultural Impact Of The Origins Of Property: 1180-1220, Robert C. Palmer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


The Origins Of Property In England, Robert C. Palmer Apr 1985

The Origins Of Property In England, Robert C. Palmer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Civil Appeals: English And American Approaches Compared, Delmar Karlen Oct 1979

Civil Appeals: English And American Approaches Compared, Delmar Karlen

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


English Natural Justice And American Due Process: An Analytical Comparison, Frederick F. Shauer Oct 1976

English Natural Justice And American Due Process: An Analytical Comparison, Frederick F. Shauer

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Law Reform In The United Kingdom: A New Institutional Approach, Norman Marsh Dec 1971

Law Reform In The United Kingdom: A New Institutional Approach, Norman Marsh

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Introductory Note: Revision And Reform In The Common Law Countries, William F. Swindler Dec 1971

Introductory Note: Revision And Reform In The Common Law Countries, William F. Swindler

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Recent Developments In The Law Of Land In England, Paul V. Baker Dec 1971

Recent Developments In The Law Of Land In England, Paul V. Baker

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Protection Of Immigrant And Racial Minorities: A Survey Of British Legal History, Richard Plender Dec 1971

Protection Of Immigrant And Racial Minorities: A Survey Of British Legal History, Richard Plender

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Reception Of English Common Law In The American Colonies, William B. Stoebuck Dec 1968

Reception Of English Common Law In The American Colonies, William B. Stoebuck

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Personal Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents: Some Statutory Changes, Stanley G. Barr Jr. Jan 1966

Personal Jurisdiction Over Non-Residents: Some Statutory Changes, Stanley G. Barr Jr.

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Party Autonomy In Contracts Specifying Foreign Law, Robert Johnston Jan 1966

Party Autonomy In Contracts Specifying Foreign Law, Robert Johnston

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Operation Of The Mexican Labor Law (Part Ii), Joseph M. Cormack Oct 1953

Operation Of The Mexican Labor Law (Part Ii), Joseph M. Cormack

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.