Ronald A. Brand

Punitive Damages and the Recognition of Judgments

Punitive damages are a heavily debated aspect of the US legal system. Courts and commentators from both within and outside the United States have leveled criticism at their foundation and application in current law. It is important to note, however, that punitive damages both originated in and exist in other legal systems. Much of the current debate in the US about punitive damages is fueled by ideological posturing in a national political debate more polarized than at any time in recent memory. It is not surprising that in the midst of such a domestic debate the view of punitive damages from abroad is less than flattering.

The Draft Uncitral Digest and Beyond: Cases, Analysis and Unresolved Issues in the U.N. Sales Convention

The Draft UNCITRAL Digest and Beyond catalogues the 1,000 plus cases and arbitral awards to date that have interpreted and applied UNCITRALs Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). Adopted by 61 nations, the CISG has become one of UNCITRALs most successful products. As the default law of international contracts for much of the international trade in goods (including all three NAFTA countries), it is essential reading for anyone practising in the area of international trade law. * Contains the full text of the draft UNCITRAL digest * Catalogues over 1,000 cases and arbitral awards to date that have interpreted and applied the CISG - on an article-by-article basis * Describes the reasoning and results of existing CISG cases * Contains commentary by eminent CISG scholars offering analysis of issues that have yet to arise in case law * Offers direction for future cases in areas not yet been considered by courts and arbitrators as well as in areas where contradictory court decisions exist