Search results for: “shell company”
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Shell Company
A "paper" company, usually operated without employees. Normally an attorney or other local agent or management company performs the legal duties of the company on behalf of the stockholders. Shell companies often operate in tax-free or low- tax jurisdictions such as Bermuda, Liechtenstein,…
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Shell Company
A "paper" company, usually operated without employees. Normally an attorney or other local agent or management company performs the legal duties of the company on behalf of the stockholders. Shell companies often operate in tax-free or low- tax jurisdictions such as Bermuda, Liechtenstein,…
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SHELL v. R.W. STURGE, LTD.
SHELL v. R.W. STURGE, LTD. United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 55 F.3d 1227 (1195); 1995 FED App. 0176P (6th Cir.) Decided and Filed June 8, 1995 Circuit Judge KENNEDY: Plaintiffs, investors in the Society of Lloyd’s, brought this diversity action against defendants R. W. Sturge, Ltd., the Society of Lloyd’s, the…
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SHELL v. R.W. STURGE case
SHELL v. R.W. STURGE case United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 55 F.3d 1227 (1195); 1995 FED App. 0176P (6th Cir.) Decided and Filed June 8, 1995 Circuit Judge KENNEDY: Plaintiffs, investors in the Society of Lloyd’s, brought this diversity action against defendants R. W. Sturge, Ltd., the Society of Lloyd’s, the…
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Sanctions under Executive Order 13382
Sanctions Under Executive Order 13382 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the United States imposed targeted financial sanctions on Iranian entities, Iranian individuals and other […]
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Sanctions under Executive Order 13382
Sanctions Under Executive Order 13382 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the United States imposed targeted financial sanctions on Iranian entities, Iranian individuals and other […]
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History of Nationalization
History of Nationalization Introduction The fact that “Nationalization” had become in 1916-21 one of the burning political questions of the day is unfortunate as regards arriving at a clear appraisal of its principles, for, from the outset, it is difficult for a writer to avoid a certain bias in approaching its discussion. Yet Nationalization of…
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Commercial law
Commercial law Introduction to Commercial Law Commercial Law, body of law that relates to commerce and business transactions. Commercial law includes the laws that pertain to sales; negotiable instruments, such as checks and promissory notes; carriage by land and sea; insurance; brokerage; […]
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Commercial law
Commercial law Introduction to Commercial Law Commercial Law, body of law that relates to commerce and business transactions. Commercial law includes the laws that pertain to sales; negotiable instruments, such as checks and promissory notes; carriage by land and sea; insurance; brokerage; […]
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Plain Language
Plain Language When the “plain language” movement in the 1960s resulted in legislation requiring plain language in public and commercial documents a number of articles attacked the use of readability formulas. They had titles like, “Readability: A Postscript” (Manzo 1970), “Readability: Have we gone too far?” (Maxwell 1978), “Readability is a Four-letter Word” (Selzer 1981),…
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Plain Language
Plain Language When the “plain language” movement in the 1960s resulted in legislation requiring plain language in public and commercial documents a number of articles attacked the use of readability formulas. They had titles like, “Readability: A Postscript” (Manzo 1970), “Readability: Have we gone too far?” (Maxwell 1978), “Readability is a Four-letter Word” (Selzer 1981),…
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Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims
Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims Full Title A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence Details Author: William C. Anderson (United…
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Transnational Organized Crime
Transnational Organized Crime Transnational organized crime (TOC) poses a significant and growing threat to national and international security, with dire implications for public safety, public health, democratic institutions, and economic stability across the globe. Not only are criminal networks expanding, but they also are diversifying their activities, resulting in the convergence of threats that were…
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International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law
International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…
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International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law
International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…