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The Proliferation Of Global Reits And The Cross-Borderization Of The Asian Market, Julius L. Sokol May 2008

The Proliferation Of Global Reits And The Cross-Borderization Of The Asian Market, Julius L. Sokol

San Diego International Law Journal

After a brief discussion on the history of REITs, this Article goes on to analyze their importance and role within the global and Asian economy. Next, the underlying motivations for legal amendments to the REIT structures are discussed, as well as the socio-economic benefits associated with coordinating liberal REIT legislation throughout Asia. Subsequently, this article analyzes the various regulatory aspects of the regimes in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. In exploring their shortcomings, comparisons are made to the highly successful United States REIT structure. Given the history of our nation's regime, it goes without saying that …


The Debt Dilemma, Katherine Porter Jan 2008

The Debt Dilemma, Katherine Porter

Michigan Law Review

Part I describes the nature of credit card spending and explores the usefulness of Mann's comparative approach to studying credit cards. Part II evaluates Mann's findings on the overall relationships between individual credit card transactions and aggregate levels of spending, borrowing, and bankruptcy. It also briefly analyzes the relationship between his findings and policy recommendations. Part III explores data on families who refrain from credit card use and struggle with serious financial distress. Part IV revisits Mann's policy recommendations in light of this new data. I conclude that implementing credit card reform would offer families only partial, albeit valuable, protection …


Introduction, Richard Marsico Jan 2008

Introduction, Richard Marsico

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of The Implementation And Impact Of The 2004–2005 Amendments To The Community Reinvestment Act Regulations: Th E Continuing Importance Of The Cra Examination Process, Josh Silver, Richard Marsico Jan 2008

An Analysis Of The Implementation And Impact Of The 2004–2005 Amendments To The Community Reinvestment Act Regulations: Th E Continuing Importance Of The Cra Examination Process, Josh Silver, Richard Marsico

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Community Reinvestment Act At 30: Looking Back And Looking To The Future, John Taylor, Josh Silver Jan 2008

The Community Reinvestment Act At 30: Looking Back And Looking To The Future, John Taylor, Josh Silver

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


Critical Mass: Restricting Advocates’ Rights Under The Community Reinvestment Act, Ruth S. Uselton Jan 2008

Critical Mass: Restricting Advocates’ Rights Under The Community Reinvestment Act, Ruth S. Uselton

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


Urban Development And Unequal Access To Housing Finance Services, Gregory D. Squires Jan 2008

Urban Development And Unequal Access To Housing Finance Services, Gregory D. Squires

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Cra: A Welcome Anomaly In The Foreclosure Crisis, Warren W. Traiger Jan 2008

The Cra: A Welcome Anomaly In The Foreclosure Crisis, Warren W. Traiger

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


Cascade Health Solutions V. Peacehealth, Sara Shouse Jan 2008

Cascade Health Solutions V. Peacehealth, Sara Shouse

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


First Hudson Capital, Llc V. Seaborn, Kristopher Ferranti Jan 2008

First Hudson Capital, Llc V. Seaborn, Kristopher Ferranti

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


In Re Davis, Adam Schlusselberg Jan 2008

In Re Davis, Adam Schlusselberg

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


Cftc Regulation 1.59 Fails To Adequately Regulate Insider Trading, Gary Rubin Jan 2008

Cftc Regulation 1.59 Fails To Adequately Regulate Insider Trading, Gary Rubin

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


Racial Disparities In Subprime Home Mortgage Lending In New York City: Meaning And Implications, Richard Marsico, Jane Yoo Jan 2008

Racial Disparities In Subprime Home Mortgage Lending In New York City: Meaning And Implications, Richard Marsico, Jane Yoo

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Tax Treatment Of Cancelled Interest And Penalties On Consumer Debt, Richard C.E. Beck Jan 2008

The Tax Treatment Of Cancelled Interest And Penalties On Consumer Debt, Richard C.E. Beck

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.


Selling The Payments: Predatory Lending Goes Primetime, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 587 (2008), Dustin Fisher Jan 2008

Selling The Payments: Predatory Lending Goes Primetime, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 587 (2008), Dustin Fisher

UIC Law Review

No abstract provided.