In 2001, the maritime law department at the University of Oslo contracted Inadomi for six months to write a short article on multinational corporations investing in the power sectors of developing cou
The new edition of this insightful work begins with a critical reexamination of the rival Greek and British claims to the Elgin Marbles. That case study identifies the questions that continue to domin
This new work contains a detailed analysis and description of international and regional conventions, multilateral and bilateral agreements, national laws and regulations, official statements and poli
A study of the controversial right of persons to control the commercial use of their likeness, name, voice, and other identifying characteristics. Part I describes the right of publicity in the US and
Expert Rules answers the most commonly asked questions about experts: How do you approach an expert problem? What is the impact of Daubert on expert preparation, direct, and cross? How do you structur
What are the legal limits of the European Community's competence in the matter of company law? As many company law instruments have already emerged as a result of the European Commission's Action Plan
Built in to every multilateral environmental agreement is a dilemma: how to incorporate justice and fairness on the one hand and effectiveness on the other. Our immense difficulty in meeting this two-
Antons (comparative law, U. of Wollongong, Australia) presents 16 chapters examining the relationship between traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and intellectual property in the
The New Wigmore: A Treatise on Evidence is an authoritative guide with answers to evolving questions in civil and criminal litigation . The five volume series presents the same quality of research,
A Legal Guide to Key Growth Markets provides a summary of the key legal issues relevant to PPP and project financing in strategic growth markets. Each summary is prepared by top rated legal practices,
Professors at the Peking University School of Law explain the regulatory framework of mergers and acquisitions in China and the rules involved when buying a company listed on one of the established Ch
This book compares the VAT/GST systems of 20 countries around the world, with all continents, represented, plus the EU VAT regime. This analysis is organized in a way that allows interesting and speci
Throughout the European Union, national income tax systems support charitable activities by way of preferential treatment. However, a number of Member States operate relief regimes which appear to tri
This legal treatise addresses the scope and content of the principles for exemption for a party to a contract under international arbitration law (such exemptions are commonly referred to as force maj
National practice, law, and jurisprudence on state aid are developing rapidly in the present context of EU decentralization. Although the EU rules governing state aid are widely discussed, there has b
Nijkeuter, a Dutch tax professional, explains the difference between economic and juridical double taxation of dividends, and discusses CJEU case law relevant to cross-border dividend payments and the
The third in Dr Hebly’s remarkable series of legislative histories of European law concerning the procurement procedures of contracting authorities in the classical sectors and entities operating in t
Long regarded as a powerful means to seek individual damages against a corporate defendant, class actions have become a staple of the U.S. litigation system. In recent years, however, several highly s
The term soft law refers to guidelines, letters, memoranda, and other instruments that are not legally binding yet are gaining prevalence in Europe. Stefan (HEC Paris, France) explains the concept and
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) came into force in 1980 and has been ratified and adopted by over 50 of the world's major trading nations. This
This volume takes a law and economics approach towards assessing the extent the October 2003 Directive 2003/87/EC governing the European Emissions Trading System (and the April 2007 amendment on aucti
The author explores the prospects for e-commerce in China through a comparative exploration of the current Chinese policy approach and lessons that can be drawn from initiatives from the European Unio
The book represents the outcome of a conference held at the Leibniz University of Hannover in September 2007. It consists of an introduction to the drafting of the Convention, expert commentary on eac
Although technology is improving in Europe's tightly packed airspace, jurisdictional issues continue, especially in cases of mid-air collisions. Lawyer, consultant and academic van Antwerpen introduce
This book is a second, revised edition of the original 1986 publication. Since then, the issue of contract change has increasingly challenged the business community and legal practitioners. The world-
The long-awaited European Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court will soon become a reality. Companies, research institutions, and individuals will be able to obtain not only a patent title with im
This very useful book compares the legislation and case law of Chinese copyright law with those of the United States and European countries, focusing on three subjects - the liability of Internet Serv
Environmental Liability and Real Property Transactions is a must-have guide to managing risk of environment liabilities in real property transactions. It gives you excellent advice on how to conduct
This comprehensive, three-volume set focuses on the legal and business aspects of sports in the United States and abroad. The authors have presented the subject matter from a practical and pragmatic p
For arbitrators and other practitioners, Mistelis and Brekoulakis (transnational law and arbitration and international dispute resolution, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary, University Lon