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- Bankruptcy Law Developments and Secured Financing in Latin America, By the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade. Principal and procedural aspects of the bankruptcy systems of Argentina, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico, and Panama and the manner in which such systems treat security interests are reviewed. This publication provides a general and comparative overview of the approaches adopted by each country for purposes of providing an overall vision of the obstacles a secured creditor may encounter in the region. Additionally, bankruptcy laws and related doctrine are examined in five countries in the region. Copyright 2003 NLCIFT, 260 pp. [S: $125; NS: $250]
- Transparency and Truth in Latin American Banking, This study by the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade (NLCIFT) was commissioned and is integrated, with updates, into a comprehensive, fully documented book, with a foreword by Dr. Heinz P. Rudolph, Director of International Finance and Capital Markets for the Ministry of Finance of Chile. Copyright 2002 NLCIFT. [S: $20; NS: $40]
- Uniform North American Powers of Attorney: In the winter of 1995, the NLCIFT completed a study regarding six uniform North American powers of attorney forms expected to ease commercial transactions between the three NAFTA countries. The forms are designed to be user-friendly and are available in Spanish, French and English. Copyright 1995 NLCIFT 67 pp. Project Coordinated by the NLCIFT. [S: $22.50; NS: $45]
- E-Commerce Conference Materials: The conference materials are comprised of the answers provided by panelists and participants to a questionnaire regarding Legal Obstacles to E-Commerce in Latin America. The materials also include a compendium of current and draft legislation affecting e-commerce. (*Includes Questionnaire and Compendium of current and draft legislation.) [S: $62.50; NS: $125]
- Chemical Emergency Service Capabilities & Constraints Along the U.S.-Mexico Border: The first section of the report discusses domestic legal requirements in each country. An outline is provided, following this section, that summarizes government agency roles and responsabilities with regard to chemical emergency services and the problems that have arisen under the current legal and administrative schemes. Municipalities, countries, and states discussed are utilized as representative examples of trends along the entire border corridor; time and budgetary constraints limited the scope of the research to those areas noted. Chart: U.S. Border HAZ-MAT Rresponse Capabilities. Copyright 1997 NLCIFT. Project Coordinator: Amy T. Mignella. [S: $5; NS: $10]
- U.S. & Mexican Hazardous Waste Site Regulations: A Comparison: This study examines distinctions in waste facility requirements between the U.S. and Mexico. As the two nations consider binational waste management for their shared border region, legal requirements that affect facility planning and operation under each legal scheme must be identified so that differences adversely affecting public health or environmental protection can be resolved. Copyright 1996 NLCIFT.Project Coordinator: Amy T. Mignella. [S: $5; NS: $10]
- United States Law of Trade and Investment: A work of significant importance to the study of law -- a primary reference source for lawyers, legal scholars, and business professional alike. Edited by Boris Kozolchyk and John F. Molloy. The set inlcudes 4 volumes, Item #323510, 2001, ISBN: 0-8377-3427-4 (set) [S: $192.50; NS: $385]
- Transshipment and Other Threats to the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Canada and Mexico: A study completed by the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade on the cross-border transshipment of priated intellectual property goods (including software, clothing and footwear apparel, sporting equipment, toys, music recordings, videos, DVDs, etc.), as well as other threats to the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) and customs laws in the NAFTA region.The publication provides an assessment of prevailing conditions in the countries analyzed, as well as suggestions and recommendations on ways to combat transshipment, including improved enforcement of IPR and customs laws. The publication also identifies existing customs and IP laws, regulations and case law that apply and examines how those are implemented (or not) in practice, including their strengths and weaknesses, as well as the extenet of private sector involvement. The study, which was completed in May 2003 for U.S. Customs ("Homeland Security"), also provides a comparative analysis of the status of IPR enforcement at the border in the European Union. Copyright 2002 NLCIFT; pp 387 [S: $75; NS: $150]
- Mexican & U.S. Labor Law and Practice: A Practical Guide for Maquilas and Other Businesses: This guide discusses the collateral side agreement to NAFTA and addresses portions of Mexico's Federal Labor Law most relevant to companies with subsidiaries in Mexico or that are considering relocating to Mexico. "Mexican & US Labor Law" addresses common employer-employee issues, such as contract negotiations, collective bargaining, hiring and firing, and how to handle them from a risk prevention standpoint. The manual explains the structure and practice of Mexico's federal and state labor courts and it contains a description of the current state of U.S. and Mexican labor laws, identifying how and when they apply to workers. Copyright 1997, by the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade; [S: $50; NS: $100]
- Transformation of the Maquila Industry Under NAFTA: (En espanol) This study focuses on the maquila's future role as the primary engine behind the creation of a North American regional economy and includes an analysis of NAFTA's impact on the 40 billion annual maquila supplier's market after the year 2001. The study provides industry leaders, plant managers and attorneys with information necessary to guide their businesses and clients through the upcoming times of change. "Transformation of the Maquila Industry" also addresses issues, including hazardous waste management, crossborder transportation, social infrastructure and wastewater treatment which significantly impact communities with large concentration of maquilas. Copyright 1996 NLCIFT; Project Coordinator: David Eaton. [S: $10; NS: $20]
- Product Liability in Latin America, Volume 20, No. 1, 2003 Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Mercosur’s proposed protocol legislation and doctrines have been studied by the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade. The study includes a comparative overview of the solutions adopted by each of the seven countries analyzed, Latin American court systems and procedures, with emphasis on Argentina. [S: $25; NS: $50]
- Conference on Product Liability in Latin America in Miami, Florida. The findings are still available and include the following: Overview of Product Liability Law and Procedures in Latin America (English/Spanish); Overview of U.S. Product Liability Regime (English/Spanish); Practical Aspects of Defending Products Liability Claims Against U.S. Companies or Subsidiaries in Latin America (English); Copyright 2001 NLCIFT pp250; [S: $50; NS: $100]
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- Toward Seamless Borders: Making Free Trade Work in the Americas": The Americas" is the first volume in the series entitled "Toward Seamless Borders" produced by the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade. It consists of five sections, each examining aspects of trade, investment and harmonization of law and procedure between the U.S. and its neighbors through the eyes of U.S.-Mexico trade and NAFTA.Copyright 1993 NLCIFT 769 pp. Various Contributors and Edited by Boris Kozolchyk. - [S: $25; NS: $50] per hardcopy.
- Transportation Law and Practice in North America: This is a comprehensive report on the current state of the transportation industry throughout North American and describes the common practices for domestic and international shipment between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. This report has been written for all knowledge levels and will assist lawyers, traffic managers and sales personnel to understand transportation issues and practices throughout the NAFTA region. Copyright 1996 NLCIFT; [S: $25; NS: $50]
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