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Significance and Difficulties of Conducting FCPA Investigations in China

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Significance and Difficulties of Conducting FCPA Investigations in China[1] Yun Ling, MJIL Managing Editor Conducting a cross-border FCPA investigation is like walking in a maze comprising corporate code of conduct, local business customs, local laws and FCPA requirements. Because many documents and data are located in the local office, counsel in the US needs to […]

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India’s New Model BIT: A Shift Towards Protecting Host State Sovereignty

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Nikesh Patel, MJIL Staff Member Recently, the Government of India approved a new Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The Model BIT will provide the terms and conditions for India’s future trade negotiations, including the renegotiations of some its 83 existing BITs and ongoing negotiations with the United States.[1] Often, the difficulty for structuring a BIT

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International Commercial Arbitration: The Future of Dispute Resolution for Businesses

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Ronald Allen Yu, MJIL Note & Comment Editor Interest in arbitration has grown considerably over the years.  Of particular interest is arbitration’s growth as a dispute resolution forum in the field of international commerce.  Many businesses use arbitration due to its perceived efficient, faster, and cost-effective processes when compared to litigation in a courtroom.  Businesses

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Colombia Diversa Secures Win for LGBTI Students in Colombia

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Ami Hutchinson, MJIL Staff Member In June of 2014, 16-year-old Sergio Urrego’s mother, Alba Reyes, filed a complaint with the Secretary of Education of Cundinamarca (the administrative bureau in charge of surveying the quality of education within the territory of Cundinamarca, Colombia).  In her complaint, Alba alleged that her son had suffered persistent and severe

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The Rise of Virtual Law Firms: Allowing Firms to More Easily Expand Internationally

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Amber Kraemer, MJIL Executive Editor The legal market is constantly changing and evolving. Client expectations and technology are two of the biggest considerations. Clients used to have loyalty to the same firm or attorneys. Whereas today, cost has become a distinguishing factor, there is constant pressure on attorneys to provide more services at a lower cost to

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Preventing Athletes from Doping Continues to be a Hurdle for Sport’s Authorities

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Andy Dykstra, MJIL Doping continues to be a problem in sports. In recent years, sports such as cycling and baseball have had their reputations damaged by doping scandals. Doping in certain sports is so prevalent that it is hard to believe the authorities of the sport did not know that it was taking place. As

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Cyber War Against Terrorism: Do Citizen Hackers Really Help?

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Yujin Sung, MJIL Staff Member The day after ISIS claimed responsibility for the tragic terrorist attack on Paris that killed at least 129 people, Anonymous, the hacktivist group, released a video. A person wearing Guy Fawkes mask delivered message to ISIS, saying “Expect massive cyber attacks. War is declared. Get prepared. Anonymous from all over

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