EU broadens sanctions against Iran *

European Union, Iran - November 20 2012
In mid-October 2012, the EU adopted another round of sanctions against Iran so as to further increase pressure on Iran in relation to the development of a nuclear program.

Co-authors: Lisa Crosby.

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EU launches a public consultation on the modernization of its trade defense instruments *

European Union - May 10 2012
Trade defense instruments (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguards) are one of the few tools companies have to address unfair trading practices.

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The Customs Union between Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus: how will it affect your business? *

Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia - March 2 2010
Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus currently operate a Customs Union.

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The international climate change negotiations and intellectual property: another climate change risk? *

Global - July 29 2009
In the context of ongoing negotiations to supplement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), many developing countries, including China and India, are making proposals that, if accepted, would undermine important intellectual property rights needed to provide sustainable incentives to develop climate-related technology.

Co-authors: Jon Santamauro, Tatjana Sachse, Roger R. Martella, Jr., James Mendenhall.

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Deforestation: global, EU and US initiatives create opportunities and threats for businesses *

European Union, Global, USA - June 30 2009
The global fight to address climate change is increasingly focused on protecting and managing the world’s forests.

Co-authors: Roger R. Martella, Jr., Andy Shoyer, Scott Andersen.

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