National Regulations Governing Trade in Nuclear Goods and Materials National governments adopt specialized legal frameworks to regulate the trade of nuclear goods and materials in accordance with national security interests and public policy objectives. Although these regulations are...
Recovery of Dowry in Default Divorce Proceedings Under applicable family law, dowry is one of the financial rights of the wife. Upon conclusion of the marriage contract, the wife acquires full ownership of the dowry and retains the...
Knowledge-Based Companies and Introduction to Science-Based Institutions Knowledge-based companies focus primarily on scientific knowledge and technological innovation. The value of such companies is largely derived from intellectual capital and information technology. In simple terms, these companies contribute significantly...
National Legal Systems Governing Shared Oil and Gas Resources Oil and gas, like other underground resources such as groundwater and living natural resources, including marine species, birds, and wildlife, do not recognize artificial boundaries that define ownership and...
Bilateral Investment Treaties in Foreign Investment Law Investment activities require legal security and reliable guarantees to protect assets. In the absence of international agreements that protect foreign investments, investors are generally reluctant to invest in foreign jurisdictions. Domestic...
