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Turning Enemies Into Adversaries - T-Tip Negotiations And The Quest For A New Westphalia Momentum, Emanuela Matei, Horia Ciurtin Jul 2015

Turning Enemies Into Adversaries - T-Tip Negotiations And The Quest For A New Westphalia Momentum, Emanuela Matei, Horia Ciurtin

Emanuela A. Matei

Neither universalism, nor isolationism can be regarded as legitimate representations of a pluralist global society. Evidence can be brought that in economic terms the current paradigm engenders instability by enhancing inequality within and among diverse constituencies. The present-day factual reality denies the zero-sum game pattern and, together with that, the reliability of the Westphalian model. What type of legal processes should be used in order to ensure investor protection for the purpose of concluding free trade agreements between the EU and a sovereign of equal calibre? With this question in mind and against the factual reality of an enlarged EU …


Judicial Decision-Making In Islamic Banking And Finance, Spencer J. Coopchik Dec 2012

Judicial Decision-Making In Islamic Banking And Finance, Spencer J. Coopchik

Spencer J. Coopchik

In a globalized economy it is important for Western lawyers and investors to understand Islamic banking and finance. Islamic banking’s rapid growth in the past two decades has come as surprise to many in the financial markets. More surprising is that the legality of most financial transactions is decided by a select group of jurists sitting on Shari’ah Supervisory Boards. Islamic banking is a financial system governed by the Shari’ah. Many often misperceive Islamic banking as traditional financial practices veiled in Islamic legal fiction. This misconception is due in part to a lack of understanding of the Islamic legal principles …


Globalized World And Separation Of Powers: A New Role For The Independent Administrative Authorities, Antonio Lordi Dec 2008

Globalized World And Separation Of Powers: A New Role For The Independent Administrative Authorities, Antonio Lordi

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Invisible Ink In The Eighth Arrondissement, Karl T. Muth Dec 2008

Invisible Ink In The Eighth Arrondissement, Karl T. Muth

Karl T Muth

IMPORTANT: This document may prompt you for a username and password. If this occurs, please simply click "cancel" and the document will load. Thank you. This Article deals with the history of the secret contract that governs the distribution of economic rents enjoyed by Formula One. It further explores the environment in which this secret contract evolved and briefly discusses applications for secret contracts in other scenarios and industries.


The Attorney-Client Privilege In The European Union And Italy: Time For A Change, Antonio Lordi Dec 2007

The Attorney-Client Privilege In The European Union And Italy: Time For A Change, Antonio Lordi

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Tradition And Europeanization In Italian Law: The New Path Of European Law. A Review To A Recent Book Of Professor Guido Alpa, Antonio Lordi Dec 2005

Tradition And Europeanization In Italian Law: The New Path Of European Law. A Review To A Recent Book Of Professor Guido Alpa, Antonio Lordi

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Valori Etici E Principio Di Complementarità Tra Sistemi Giuridici, Antonio Lordi Dec 2005

Valori Etici E Principio Di Complementarità Tra Sistemi Giuridici, Antonio Lordi

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Corporate Governance E Prezzo Contrattuale, Antonio Lordi Dec 2004

Corporate Governance E Prezzo Contrattuale, Antonio Lordi

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The Italian Construction Contract: A Contribution To The European Construction Law, Antonio Lordi Dec 2003

The Italian Construction Contract: A Contribution To The European Construction Law, Antonio Lordi

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Sul Contratto Di Deposito Del Codice Sorgente, Antonio Lordi Dec 2003

Sul Contratto Di Deposito Del Codice Sorgente, Antonio Lordi

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Il «Claim» Nella Teoria Del Contratto, Antonio Lordi Dec 2001

Il «Claim» Nella Teoria Del Contratto, Antonio Lordi

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Sulla Ragionevolezza Dei Termini Di Pagamento Nella Subcontrattazione: Profili Comparativi, Antonio Lordi Dec 2000

Sulla Ragionevolezza Dei Termini Di Pagamento Nella Subcontrattazione: Profili Comparativi, Antonio Lordi

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