International law - Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act - Eleventh Circuit refuses to allow garnishment against government instrumentality to satisfy judgment against associated terrorist-sponsoring state

Article Abstract:

The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Alejandre v. Telefonica Larga Distancia de Puerto Rico, Inc. limited the efficacy of federal antiterrorism legislation by refusing to allow broad categories of foreign property to be the subject of judgment executions against foreign governments.

Finance, Terrorists, Immunities of foreign states, State immunities, Attachment and garnishment

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Globalization, tax competition, and the fiscal crisis of the welfare state

Article Abstract:

The author explains how tax havens and international tax incentives are detrimental to the international economy and to individuals within nations. He suggests a model for international tax reform which includes withholding tax and sourcing changes.

Models, Evaluation, International aspects, Tax reform, Tax policy, Tax havens, Tax incentives

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Exploitative publishers, untrustworthy systems, and the dream of a digital revolution for artists

Article Abstract:

The author outlines conflicts over the enforcement of copyright law in respect to digital publishing technology and the Internet. Flaws in the digital media distribution model are analyzed, and the dependence of artists on publishers is discussed.

Publishing industry, Online services, Internet services, Copyright, Copyrights, Artists

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