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These papers have been written for courses for the J.D. program at the University of Toronto.
- Regulatory Expropriations: Takings Without Compensation – March 12, 2003
- this paper has also been posted to the Expropriation Law Centre
- cited by ““Fair compensation” as a condition for the legitimacy of expropriation in light of the provisions of the Jordanian Expropriation Law“
- cited by Bryan P. Schwartz and Melanie R. Bueckert, Regulatory Takings in Canada, 5 Wash. U. Global Stud. L. Rev. 477 (2006)
- Political Argument For Safeguard Measures – November 13, 2003
- Does The TRIPs Agreement Make The Appropriate Balance – November 14, 2003
- Who Does Chapter 11 Belong To? – November 20, 2003
- The Standard of Review of Chapter 11 Arbitrations: Deference – December 18, 2003
Update: this paper was written immediately after the oral arguments were made in the review of Canada v. SD Myers. On January 13, 2004 the Federal Court of Canada refused to overturn the arbitration panel’s decision and Canada’s challenge was dismissed.