Volume 5, Number 5, Index

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Peru's embraces the concept of conciliation centers as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism

• The legality of the Central Bank of Brazil's order that banks collect penalties from importers is questionable

• The interim government of Ecuador proposes far-reaching changes in the tax code. Many of the changes target energy companies

• Congressional Highlights & From the Editor

• SUMMARIES OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS: Banking, Environment, Intellectual Property, Labor, Transportation & more