Fostering Economic Growth: Important Factors in a Legal Regime Encouraging Entrepreneurship
Kevin Kitchen, MJIL Staff Member Hovering just above a 20% unemployment rate, Spain has yet to recover from the Great Recession in 2008, nor from its decline since the late 1600s.[1] An important factor in economic growth rests on the country’s ability to foster development through small business. However, most
The Legislative Trends In Equity Crowdfunding In China
Menglu Zhang, MJIL Note & Comment Editor Crowdfunding is new, but growing rapidly. Research shows that by 2016 the crowdfunding industry is on track to account for more funding than venture capital.[1] In China, equity crowdfunding dominates this segment.[2] As the world’s second-largest economy with a population of more than
Currently Accepting Submissions
The Minnesota Journal of International of Law is currently accepting submissions for Volume 26 which will be published during the 2016-2017 academic year. You may submit your work thorugh ExpressO or by email at mjil@umn.edu.
Significance and Difficulties of Conducting FCPA Investigations in China
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
India’s New Model BIT: A Shift Towards Protecting Host State Sovereignty
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
Using Film to Teach and Learn International Law
Max Zimmerman, MJIL Articles Edotor The main purpose of a film usually is not to educate its audience. This is particularly true of narrative films which are made in varying degrees for artistic expression, entertainment, or financial gain. Even those films which are inspired by or based on real events
International Commercial Arbitration: The Future of Dispute Resolution for Businesses
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
Staff Members Chosen for Publication
Two members of the Journal were selected for publication in Volume 25, Issue 2. Sukanya Momsen (Managing Editor): Discharging the Duty to Warn with Multilingual Warning Labels Vilena Nicolet (Staff Member): The Sullivan-Plus Principles: A Cure for Silent Complicity by Corporate Actors. Congratulations Sukanya and Vilena!
Colombia Diversa Secures Win for LGBTI Students in Colombia
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
The Rise of Virtual Law Firms: Allowing Firms to More Easily Expand Internationally
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