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The Journal of the Business Law Society

A University of Illinois College of Law Student Publication containing up-to-date, analytical commentary on recent developments in the area of business law, including topics such as banking and finance, corporate governance, securities regulation, real estate, technology, and sports.

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Posted on July 23, 2010
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Posted on July 22, 2010
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Posted on July 22, 2010
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The Illinois Business Law Journal

Posted on June 24, 2010
The Illinois Business Law Journal is Relocating! http://www.law.uiuc.edu/bljournal/

Posted on June 24, 2010

The Illinois Business Law Journal is Relocating!

Posted on March 12, 2009
It is my pleasure to announce that the Illinois Business Law Journal is moving to a new home on the Illinois Law website! Thank you for your patience as we finally complete our relocation process to the following web address:http://www.law.uiuc.edu/bljournal/Please...

Is China Ready to Establish the Stock Index Futures Market?

Posted on November 23, 2008
I. Introduction As a derivative financial product, Stock Index Futures (SIF) is distinguished because of its function in risk management when used duly. China is eager to introduce SIF to offer downside protection to investors, stabilize its stock market, and...

Zoning and Regulation of Detroit?s Adult Entertainment Businesses: Has it gone too far?

Posted on November 19, 2008
I. Background Detroit has been working hard to revive the city and bring residential growth to the downtown area. [1] Millions of dollars have gone into renovating historic buildings, creating new public transportation, reviving the riverfront and building residential lofts...

Sovereign Wealth Funds-The Newest Danger Facing the U.S. Economy

Posted on November 18, 2008
I. Introduction Amidst a global economic ?credit crunch,? world economies are desperately seeking dependable sources of investment into their financial institutions, in an effort to regain liquidity into their markets, enabling lending institutions to continue their day-to-day activities...

Constitutional Property Rights over Oil Investments in Brazil

Posted on November 12, 2008
I. Introduction On November 8, 2007, the head of upstream regulator of Brazil Agencia Nacional do Petr�leo (ANP) confirmed the discovery of a huge amount of ultra-deep oil field in Tupi [1], which increased 50% of Brazil's total oil reserves....

Preventing Price-Gouging of Gasoline after Natural Disasters

Posted on November 11, 2008
Introduction In 2007, in response to the public?s anger about the high cost of gasoline after the hurricane disasters, the House of Representatives drafted and passed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (?FPGPA?), which reads in part: ?It shall be...

Get On The City Bus: The Future of The American Suburb and Her Automobiles

Posted on November 11, 2008
Introduction Jane Jacobs? 1961 book, the Life and Death of Great American Cities revolutionized the way Americans viewed the streets that stretched beyond their front door. In critiquing the programs of her era?s urban planners, Jacobs held up the sentimental...

And the Walls Came Tumbling Down: Deregulation & the Current Financial Crisis

Posted on November 10, 2008
I. Introduction While intellectuals, economists, bankers, and pundits try to explain the ins and outs of the economic downturn we are currently facing, many on "main street" are asking "what happened to make my 401k retirement savings account diminish so...

Non-Compete Agreements: Friend or Foe?

Posted on November 05, 2008
I. Introduction In today's economical climate, the excitement of finding a new job can be overwhelming. Additionally, In the rush of starting work, it is easy to skim the fine print of a contract without fully understanding its terms. Non-compete...

Chipping Away at the RIAA's "Making Available" Theory of Copyright Infringement

Posted on November 04, 2008
I. Introduction On September 8, 2003, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) filed copyright infringement lawsuits against 261 individuals for sharing songs on peer-to-peer (P2P) networks.[1] In the five years since, the RIAA has sued, settled, or threatened litigation...

Merger Talks in Detroit Auto Business

Posted on November 03, 2008
I. Introduction Since September, General Motors ("GM") and Chrysler's majority owner, Cerberus Capital Management have been in talks over the possibility of acquiring Chrysler. [1] Both companies are facing a financial crisis as both have suffered huge losses during this...

Tamed Tigers: Sovereign Wealth Funds as Passive Investors

Posted on November 02, 2008
I. Introduction The purpose of this article is to analyze the current role of sovereign wealth funds in a corporate governance scheme. Sovereign wealth funds, which have become increasingly important institutional investors in the United States, have found their activities...

Wall Street to Fraud Street: Disgruntled Investors Want Compensation

Posted on October 20, 2008
I. Introduction With the financial crisis showing no signs of recovery many are worried about employment, job security, investments, and the overall economy. With the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings, the buyout of Merrill Lynch along with several other Wall...

New Stadiums, Higher Prices, No Remedy

Posted on October 14, 2008
I. Introduction It seems like every sports franchise is building a new stadium these days. In New York alone, four franchises (the Yankees, Mets, Giants, and Jets) will be moving to three new facilities within the next two years. [1]....

Banking Acquisitions during the Financial Crisis

Posted on October 10, 2008
I. Introduction When the housing crisis was at its lowest point, entire neighborhoods were experiencing the possibility of foreclosure as residents defaulted on their mortgage payments. Foreclosures and consumer defaults have not only damaged the housing market but also have...

Salute Your Shorts

Posted on October 01, 2008
I. A Short Introduction With the recent collapse of numerous financial institutions, the practice of short-selling (?shorting?) has come under fire. Some authors have gone so far to claim that the actions of short-sellers (?shorters?) are among the core reasons...

The First Step to Success: Securing Funding For Your Small Business

Posted on September 30, 2008
I. INTRODUCTION Anyone who has considered starting a new business can attest to the excitement that comes along with being one's own boss, setting one's own hours, and turning a personal dream into reality. However, once the initial thrill wears...

Political "Celebrity" Ads and the Right of Publicity

Posted on September 29, 2008
I. Introduction With the 2008 presidential campaign expected to break spending records, it is no surprise that both major political parties are flooding swing-state airwaves with television advertisements. While recent elections have produced the much-discussed "swift boat" and "3 a...

The Sophisticated User Doctrine: Fair or Fowl

Posted on April 25, 2008
Introduction Keith Wilson is a well trained ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technician. [1] Trained both on and off the job, Mr. Wilson had the highest certification available from the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), a training that required passing a...

Home Is Where the Most Economically Beneficial Laws Are: Finding the Best Location to Incorporate Your Business

Posted on April 24, 2008
I. Introduction There are very few requirements for a business to be incorporated in a given state. The business must usually have a registered agent in that state, but rarely are there requirements to construct an office or actually engage...

Cyberbullying: A Modern Problem

Posted on April 22, 2008
A girl kills herself because she finds out the boy she liked on MySpace.com (?Myspace?) was actually a couple of girls, allegedly assisted by their parents, making fun of her. [1] Another teenager is lured to a girl?s home and...

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