Jewish Law Courts In America: Lessons Offered To Sharia Courts By The Beth Din Of America Precedent,
2013
Emory University
Jewish Law Courts In America: Lessons Offered To Sharia Courts By The Beth Din Of America Precedent, Michael J. Broyde
NYLS Law Review
No abstract provided.
Franchise Goodwill: Take A Sad Song And Make It Better,
2013
University of Florida
Franchise Goodwill: Take A Sad Song And Make It Better, Robert W. Emerson
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
The end of a franchisor-franchisee relationship is often like a divorce, with the parties engaged in a heated battle over the ownership of the franchise goodwill. In this debate, the same franchisors or franchisees often change their positions on goodwill ownership depending on current needs. This Article analyzes cases in many areas of franchise law to determine why franchisors and franchisees engage in such inconsistent reasoning, what the consequences are for franchising, and if there are ways to produce a more logical and efficient form of analysis and debate. In addressing the most contentious issues of franchising, adherence by litigants …
Amending The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Should The Bribery Act 2010 By A Guideline?,
2013
University of Richmond School of Law
Amending The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Should The Bribery Act 2010 By A Guideline?, Michael Peterson
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
Issuing New Shares And Preemptive Rights: A Comparative Analysis,
2013
Bocconi University
Issuing New Shares And Preemptive Rights: A Comparative Analysis, Marco Ventoruzzo
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
Litigation As A Measure Of Well-Being,
2013
Cornell Law School
Litigation As A Measure Of Well-Being, Theodore Eisenberg, Sital Kalantry, Nick Robinson
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
State-Sponsored Religious Displays In The U.S. And Europe: Introduction,
2013
St. John's University School of Law
State-Sponsored Religious Displays In The U.S. And Europe: Introduction, Mark L. Movsesian
Faculty Publications
On June 22, 2012, the Center for Law and Religion proudly hosted, together with the Department of Law at Libera Universita Maria SS. Assunta (LUMSA), an international conference, State-Sponsored Religious Displays in the U.S. and Europe. Held at LUMSA's campus in Rome, Italy, the conference brought together leading American and European scholars, judges, and government officials to address the legality of public religious displays in different nations. Professor Silvio Ferrari of the University of Milan delivered the Conference Introduction. Panels included Cultural or Religious? Understanding Symbols in Public Places; The Lautsi Case and the Margin of Appreciation; and State-Sponsored Religious …
(Still) A “Real And Substantial” Mess: The Law Of Jurisdiction In Canada,
2013
University at Buffalo School of Law
(Still) A “Real And Substantial” Mess: The Law Of Jurisdiction In Canada, Tanya J. Monestier
Journal Articles
No abstract provided.
Mobilizing Law For Justice In Asia: A Comparative Approach,
2013
New York Law School
Mobilizing Law For Justice In Asia: A Comparative Approach, Frank W. Munger, Scott Cummings, Louise Trubek
Articles & Chapters
This article offers a comparative framework for studying why and how law is mobilized to advance justice claims by marginalized groups in Asia. In it, we build upon a series of collaborative exchanges between practitioners and scholars on the role of social justice lawyers in eleven Asian countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Based on lessons from this collaboration, we suggest that one way to understand variation in the type and scope of legal mobilization for the politically weak is in relation to two important domestic factors: political openness and autonomy of law. …
Privacy And Security Concerns Associated With Mobile Money Applications In Africa,
2013
University of Washington School of Law
Privacy And Security Concerns Associated With Mobile Money Applications In Africa, Andrew Harris, Seymour Goodman, Patrick Traynor
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
The rapid adoption of mobile money use in Africa raises concerns regarding the privacy and security of users, particularly in light of Financial Action Task Force recommendations requiring user transparency and the collection of transaction data. The transparency required of the now-financially-included—particularly in nations with weak adherence to the rule of law and limited privacy protections—leaves users vulnerable to abuse. Further, the increasing complexity of mobile phone use that is indicative of mobile money applications raises concerns regarding Africa’s preparedness for heightened security threats that come hand in hand with increased use. To address these problems, the authors of this …
The Role Of Anti-Money Laundering Law In Mobile Money Systems In Developing Countries,
2013
University of Washington School of Law
The Role Of Anti-Money Laundering Law In Mobile Money Systems In Developing Countries, Emery S. Kobor
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
This Article explains that the application of anti-money laundering (AML) regulation, supervision, and enforcement is relevant to financial inclusion, but is not, in itself, necessarily determinative of the success or failure of financial inclusion initiatives or their impact on economic growth. Successful payments system innovation, particularly payment tools targeting underserved markets, requires effective entrepreneurship operating in an environment of good governance and rational economic policies. AML safeguards help to deter corruption and other forms of financial crime, which helps to establish and maintain economic stability and preserve the rule of law, creating a supportive environment for innovation and financial inclusion. …
M-Payments In Brazil: Notes On How A Country's Background May Determine Timing And Design Of A Regulatory Model,
2013
University of Washington School of Law
M-Payments In Brazil: Notes On How A Country's Background May Determine Timing And Design Of A Regulatory Model, Gilberto Martins De Almeida
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
Extended periods of high-inflation in Brazil have resulted in a sophisticated platform for payment methods and a vast network of banking correspondents all over the country. Social policies have encouraged increased access to telecommunications, with the number of mobile phones exceeding the nearly 200 million inhabitants. Governmental programs intend to combine such strengths to achieve massive financial inclusion and integrity, an effort that is expected to reach dozens of millions of new beneficiaries. In that endeavor, authorities wish to foster rapid popularization of mobile payments (m-payments) while keeping sound financial controls. Availability of current technological and legal platforms has allowed …
Safaricom And M-Pesa In Kenya: Financial Inclusion And Financial Integrity,
2013
University of Washington School of Law
Safaricom And M-Pesa In Kenya: Financial Inclusion And Financial Integrity, Mercy W. Buku, Michael W. Meredith
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
The recent and widespread availability of affordable mobile phone technology in developing countries has paved the way for the development of a number of mobile money and electronic remittance services. One of the most successful of these services is Safaricom’s M-PESA program, launched in the East African nation of Kenya in March 2007. Since then, the program has successfully enrolled 15.2 million users, transferred more than US$1.4 trillion in electronic funds, and contributed significantly to poverty alleviation and financial inclusion efforts in rural Kenya. This Article seeks to trace the development of M-PESA in Kenya, provide a snapshot of the …
The Reporting Of Suspicious Activity By Mobile Money Service Providers In Accordance With International Standards: How Does It Impact On Financial Inclusion?,
2013
University of Washington School of Law
The Reporting Of Suspicious Activity By Mobile Money Service Providers In Accordance With International Standards: How Does It Impact On Financial Inclusion?, Miriam Goldby
Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
Among the obligations which countries are required to impose upon their financial institutions under the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) 40 Recommendations is the obligation to report suspicions of money laundering. This Article discusses the impact that a reporting regime such as that set up in the United Kingdom in response to FATF requirements is likely to have should it be set up in developing countries seeking to regulate mobile money services. This Article argues that certain features of the U.K. suspicious activity reporting regime make it unsuitable for wholesale adoption into such a context. A one-size-fits-all approach by the …
Extraterritoriality And Extranationality: A Comparative Study,
2013
Cornell Law School
Extraterritoriality And Extranationality: A Comparative Study, Zachary D. Clopton
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
International lawyers are familiar with the concept of extraterritoriality the application of one country's laws to persons, conduct, or relationships outside of that country. Yet the transborder application of law is not limited to international cases. In many states, the presence of indigenous peoples, often within defined borders, creates an analogous puzzle. This Article begins a comparative study of foreign- and native-affairs law by examining the application of domestic laws to foreign facts ("extraterritoriality") and to indigenous peoples, often called "nations" ("extranationality"). Using a distinctive double-comparative perspective, this Article analyzes extraterritoriality and extranationality across three countries: the United States, Canada, …
What If You Build It And No One Comes?: The Introduction Of Mediation To Russia,
2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison
What If You Build It And No One Comes?: The Introduction Of Mediation To Russia, Kathryn Hendley
Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution
Russia joined the community of countries where disputes can legally be diverted to mediation in early 2011. Russian court officials and judges were optimistic that mediation would alleviate the nagging problem of overloaded dockets; however, initial experience has shown that Russian litigants are skeptical of mediation. The reasons for this skepticism are a complex mix of institutional disincentives and a lack of familiarity with alternative dispute resolution. The relatively low costs associated with going to court in Russia, measured in terms of money, time, and relational damage, have done little to encourage litigants to opt for mediation. The absence of …
Provisional Arrest And Incarceration In The International Criminal Tribunals,
2013
International Criminal Court
Provisional Arrest And Incarceration In The International Criminal Tribunals, Melinda Taylor, Charles C. Jalloh
Articles
This article examines the widely ignored but important issue regarding the provisional arrest and detention of persons suspected of having committed international crimes by international or internationalized courts. The paper examines the pioneer case law and practice of the United Nations International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, as well as the emerging practice of the permanent International Criminal Court, to evaluate how these courts have generally addressed the rights of these individuals to due process and freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention before …
Treaty Interpretation And Constitutional Transformation: Informal Change In International Organizations.,
2013
University of Michigan Law School
Treaty Interpretation And Constitutional Transformation: Informal Change In International Organizations., Julian Arato
Articles
Like all constituted bodies of government, international organizations change over time-sometimes in profound and unexpected ways. Besides developing through the obvious mechanism of formal amendment by the constituent member states, these governance bodies can and do undergo a more autonomous kind of constitutional development-what might be called informal constitutional change or transformation. This type of quiet evolution may occur on different levels-including the reordering of the organization's internal architecture in terms of the relative competences of its various organs, as well as the development of the powers of the organization as a whole vis-avis the states parties. Unlike formal amendment, …
Filial Support Laws In The Modern Era: Domestic And International Comparison Of Enforcement Practices For Laws Requiring Adult Children To Support Indigent Parents,
2013
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Filial Support Laws In The Modern Era: Domestic And International Comparison Of Enforcement Practices For Laws Requiring Adult Children To Support Indigent Parents, Katherine C. Pearson
Faculty Scholarship
Family responsibility and support laws have a long but mixed history. When first enacted, policy makers used such laws to declare an official policy that family members should support each other, rather than draw upon public resources. This article tracks modern developments with filial support laws that purport to obligate adult children to financially assist their parents, if indigent or needy. The author diagrams filial support laws that have survived in the 21st Century and compares core components in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and post-Soviet Union Ukraine. While the laws are often similar in wording and declared intent, …
Crossing A Rubycon? The International Legal Framework For Isos—Before And After Privatization,
2013
University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law
Crossing A Rubycon? The International Legal Framework For Isos—Before And After Privatization, Frans G. Von Der Dunk
Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law Program: Faculty Publications
The present chapter analyzes the activities of international satellite organizations (ISOs), former ISOs, and private satellite operators from the perspective of the four principal international space law treaties, consisting of the Outer Space Treaty, the Rescue and Return Agreement, the Liability Convention, and the Registration Convention. In addition, it considers a United Nations Resolution dealing specifically with Direct Broadcasting by Satellite, as it is one of the major categories of activities that international satellite organizations such as INTELSAT and EUTELSAT have traditionally undertaken, as well as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which oversees the international regime developed to deal with …
Report On Usa,
2013
Saint Louis University School of Law
Report On Usa, Stephen C. Thaman
All Faculty Scholarship
This chapter in the book on transnational inquiries and the protection of fundamental rights in criminal proceedings takes into account the particular, and perhaps unique situation in the United States (US) following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. It explores the laws regulating inquiries by foreign governments who seek evidence in the US to use in criminal proceedings overseas, but primarily the protections recognized by US statutes and jurisprudence when US officials gather evidence abroad. In this respect, the chapter focuses on protections during interrogations, searches, interceptions of confidential communications, and examinations of witnesses and explores when the protection …
