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JP Morgan Case Down-Under Is Set To Shine The Spotlight On Investment Banking Fees…But Not So Fast

By Ainsley Brown on February 23, 2010

By: Ainsley Brown The stage was for a very interesting court battle in Australia pitting advisor against former client; at stake the fees that the advisor could charge. While the case remains interesting the deep probing spotlight that it promised on investment banking fees alas may not materialize. JP Morgan Chase, the investment bank is suing its former client Consolidated… Continue reading "JP Morgan Case Down-Under Is Set To Shine The Spotlight On Investment Banking Fees…But Not So Fast"
ADR, Banking, Contracts, debt, Ethics, Finance, Legislative Process
The US credit card business – Credit CARD Act 2009

By Carsten Lexa on February 22, 2010

By: Carsten Lexa On August 13th, 2009, I wrote an article here on Commercial Law International about the “secrets” of the US credit card business and about how the existing rules make it hard for customers to pay off their credit card debt. On November 3rd, 2009, I wrote in a the second article about a Goverment proposal regarding new legislation for… Continue reading "The US credit card business – Credit CARD Act 2009"
Banking, Finance, Islamic Banking & Finance
Islamic Banking And Finance: A Brief Comment

By Ainsley Brown on February 18, 2010

By: Ainsley Brown Islamic banking and finance (IBF) is a subject that I have longed to blog about here on Commercial Law International and after much procrastination here is a brief commentary. And by brief I mean brief – don’t get me wrong this is by no means all I have to say about the subject, far from it. I… Continue reading "Islamic Banking And Finance: A Brief Comment"
Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, Fair Trade, Human Rights
Ethical investing vs. Shareholder activism

By Ainsley Brown on February 17, 2010

By Charles Wanguhu Churches are once again taking the lead in ethical investing. A short while ago I wrote about the catholic church pulling out of a fund which was found to have investments in defense, contraception and other companies contrary to the catholic faith. Consequently the Church of England has sold its £3.8 million stake in Vedanta Resources,… Continue reading "Ethical investing vs. Shareholder activism"
Commercial Awareness, Law Firms, Legal Career
The Business of Law: Hot Topics and Emerging Trends

By Ainsley Brown on February 16, 2010

This is a post that recently appeared on Slaw written by my friend Omar Ha-Redeye which I believe would be of some value to my readers. Enjoy. by Omar Ha-Redeye on February 14th, 2010 On February 9, 2010, David Cruickshank spoke at UWO Law on “The Business of Law: Hot Topics and Emerging Trends in the Legal Profession.” Cruickshank is a partner at Kerma Partners… Continue reading "The Business of Law: Hot Topics and Emerging Trends"
Consumer Goods, EU, Trade, WTO
EU Shoe Tariff Results In Chinese WTO Complaint

By Ainsley Brown on February 15, 2010

By: Ainsley Brown In move that comes as no surprise, China has launched an official complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the European Union (EU) duties on imported Chinese shoes. And I saw this one coming a mile away; see my previous post on this issue. The duties were imposed in December of last year for a 15 month… Continue reading "EU Shoe Tariff Results In Chinese WTO Complaint"
Commercial Awareness, Entertainment, Marketing/PR, Sports
Google Enters Deal To Show IPL Cricket On YouTube

By Ainsley Brown on February 10, 2010

By: Ainsley Brown Cricket, lovely cricket…it would not be an overstatement to say that in India the love of sport of cricket is close to being if not equal to religious devotion. The Indian Premier League (IPL) it could be argued is the hottest tournament right now in the world of cricket. The broadcasting rights are reportedly worth $1 billion… Continue reading "Google Enters Deal To Show IPL Cricket On YouTube"
Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Trade, WTO
US Chicken Feet To Face Chinese Duties

By Ainsley Brown on February 9, 2010

By: Ainsley Brown In yet another sign of the increasing trade rift between Washington and Beijing, the Chinese have announced last Friday that they will impose duties on imported US chicken feet. Yes, I said chicken feet and not chicken. While many of my readers might find it unusual, perhaps even revolting, that someone would be eating chicken feet, the… Continue reading "US Chicken Feet To Face Chinese Duties"
Banking, Commercial Awareness, Crime, Government, Government Policy, Human Rights, International, Legislative Process, Litigation, UN
The UK Supreme Court Rules Government’s Terrorist Asset Freezing Powers Illegal

By Ainsley Brown on February 8, 2010

By: Ainsley Brown While terrorism, terror financing and constitutional principles such as the rule of law and Parliamentary supremacy are not the usual subjects covered here at Commercial Law International, this seeming break from tradition is in fact not such a stretch. As our moniker indicates Commercial Awareness is Global – it is important to note and as will soon… Continue reading "The UK Supreme Court Rules Government’s Terrorist Asset Freezing Powers Illegal"
Legal Career
Special Announcement: Ainsley Brown Called to the Bar

By Ainsley Brown on January 29, 2010

Ainsley Brown, a contributor here at Commercial Law International, has been called to the Bar of Ontario, Canada. He is now a Barrister and Solicitor in that jurisdiction. Related Posts:Islamic Banking And Finance: Why The Global Down Turn Was Good For The SectorAustralia To Review Tax Laws On Islamic FinanceBrand Management LawIslamic Banking And Finance: A Brief CommentGoogle Enters Deal To Show IPL… Continue reading "Special Announcement: Ainsley Brown Called to the Bar"