Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- International Law (25)
- Dispute Resolution and Arbitration (23)
- Comparative and Foreign Law (19)
- International Trade Law (15)
- Other Law (15)
-
- Law and Society (12)
- Human Rights Law (9)
- Commercial Law (7)
- Jurisdiction (7)
- Law and Economics (7)
- Law and Politics (6)
- Litigation (6)
- Courts (5)
- Legal Remedies (5)
- Civil Law (4)
- European Law (4)
- Military, War, and Peace (4)
- Contracts (3)
- Jurisprudence (3)
- Legal Profession (3)
- Legislation (3)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)
- Banking and Finance Law (2)
- Business Organizations Law (2)
- Civil Procedure (2)
- Communication (2)
- Conflict of Laws (2)
- Consumer Protection Law (2)
- Keyword
-
- Alternative dispute resolution (7)
- Arbitration (7)
- International law (7)
- Dispute resolution (6)
- Negotiation (6)
-
- Mediation (5)
- International commercial arbitration (4)
- Human rights (3)
- International arbitration (3)
- Russia (3)
- Africa (2)
- Australia (2)
- Business (2)
- Comparative law (2)
- Dispute Resolution (2)
- Eastern Europe (2)
- Economy (2)
- Europe (2)
- Foreign (2)
- Foreign Investment Law (2)
- International (2)
- Law (2)
- Mediators (2)
- Privatization (2)
- Sanctions (2)
- Treaties (2)
- "bottom-up" approaches (1)
- "push" and "pull" factors (1)
- Abroad (1)
- Access to water (1)
Articles 31 - 33 of 33
Full-Text Articles in Transnational Law
"El Agua No Se Vende: Water Is Not For Sale!" The Latin American Water Tribunal As A Model For Advancing Access To Water, Mikita A. Weaver
"El Agua No Se Vende: Water Is Not For Sale!" The Latin American Water Tribunal As A Model For Advancing Access To Water, Mikita A. Weaver
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
At the international level, water is now understood to be a basic human right. However, conflict continues to intensify surrounding indigenous people's access to water as the resource becomes scarcer. In particular, this paper will examine the struggle of indigenous people in Latin America and the creation of the Latin American Water Tribunal (LAWT) as a solution. Section II will describe the LAWT, including the formation of the tribunal, case selection, and the structure of the public hearing. Section III will discuss both how the LAWT overcomes problems with the current legal system and the success of the tribunal as …
Arbitration Hurdles Facing Foreign Investors In Russia: Analysis Of Present Issues And Implications, Elliot Glusker
Arbitration Hurdles Facing Foreign Investors In Russia: Analysis Of Present Issues And Implications, Elliot Glusker
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
Russia has come a long way since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, but there are still some structural reforms that need to take place in order to increase investor confidence. In 2007, one hundred billion dollars was invested in Russia from overseas, which represents a record for a developing market economy. However, direct foreign investment in Russia is still low compared to other European nations. Foreign investment is one of Russia's main strategies for improving the long-term health of the economy. There is a lot of promise for future economic growth, but some recent actions by the …
Clouded Diamonds: Without Binding Arbitration And More Sophisticated Dispute Resolution Mechanisms, The Kimberley Process Will Ultimately Fail In Ending Conflicts Fueled By Blood Diamonds , Shannon K. Murphy
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
In 2003, under an initiative of the United Nations (U.N.), various nations of the world gave life to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)-a method by which consumers of all levels could know the origin of their diamonds-with the Scheme only certifying those harvested from legal, government-run mines. The Scheme's drafters believed that, if given the choice, consumers would choose to buy diamonds mined legally, with profits flowing to legitimate sources of power. However, the KPCS as it stands is voluntary and lacks the teeth needed to deter its violators. The KPCS lacks a binding arbitration agreement and needs a …