Caribbean Law

BY Abiola Inniss LLB,LLM,ACIArb   In a recent article published in the WIPO ( World Intellectual Property Organization) Journal of May 2012 , titled "International Intellectual Property law and policy: Can the Caribbean region capitalize on current global developmental trends in IP rights and innovation policies?" this writer examined the WIPO report on the creation and exchange of intellectual property rights (IPRs) among developed and developing countries published in the last quarter of 2011and asked the question " In view of the current trends in innovation and IP development policies worldwide, how might the Caribbean region (Caricom) capitalize on current developments for economic growth?’ This question is of dire importance to the policy makers and citizens of the region who ought to become alarmed at the state of regional lassitude in this critical world economic sphere, especially since new technologies, the exchange of information, and knowledge managemen...

Thank you for the opportunity of speaking to you on a subject that has been of great interest to me and of great importance to the peoples of the Caribbean region. I know that when many people think of the Caribbean, the immediate images of islands surrounded by sand and sea bathed in sunshine fun and frolic come to mind; that is what we see on TV By extension the exotic jungles of the South America in particular my native land Guyana , the only English speaking country on the continent of South America, may also capture the imagination as a paradise of the kind propagated in the movie Tarzan, very little is known about the cultural intricacies of the region in Western civilization outside of international organizations such as The United Nations and so the substantive issues of community life and conflict ,and of necessity conflict resolution make for a fascinating and important study. For the purpose of my discourse, I am confined to the fifteen countries which are members of Cari...

By Abiola Inniss LLB, LLM, ACIArb As the Caribbean region struggles to find its own space in the world of virtual business transactions, the issues of transparency, efficiency and dispute resolution have become major difficulties in the development of international business relations and the growth of the region as a whole. The example of South East Asia where significant effort has been dedicated to the development of technological and other resources, and where in the aftermath of war and disaster astounding progress has been observed, ought to provide a catalyst to the notion that the region can yet accomplish significant development if the necessary attention is given to the critical areas with the intention of resolving these problems. The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques such as online arbitration and online mediation have been tried and proven and many models are in use around the world by individual companies and groups which provide...

Caribbean Law Digest Online , a new online law magazine which features Caribbean law has been launched. The website can be found at caribbeanlawdigestonline.com.

. By Abiola Inniss LLB,LLM,ACIArb There are few Caribbean legal writers who may lay claim to as diverse and interesting a career in the law as Justice Donald Trotman; Judge, Attorney, writer, poet, human rights activist and internationalist. Through his book ‘Waiting for Justice ‘ the reader is allowed a privileged walk with the author along a path which branches from the personal experiences of intimate acquaintances with colourful legal characters , to narratives on Human rights and International law. There is a range from localized Guyanese to International experiences and some focus on exceptional Caribbean events such as the 1983 Grenada crisis and the Cuban refugee crisis. The book is a collection of essays which explore the diverse and intricate interconnection of human rights, law, history and politics ranging from the years 1970-2008 and is a unique combination of insight, wit and acquired wisdom which progresses with the development of the book and the author....

Papers are requested for submission to the Caribbean Law Journal online The law journal is a refereed publication which will deal with all aspects of law with specific reference to the Caribbean ,though general international law issues may be submitted. The requirements are as follows : (a) Case reviews -no less than 1500 words and no more than 3000. (b) opinion pieces - no less than 3000 words and no more than 5000 (c) articles -no less than 6000 words and no more than 10000. References - the blue book citation format is required , and footnotes are necessary. MLA format is required. Papers must be submitted in Word ,Times New Roman Font 12 , double spaced. Submissions must be made online with cover letter containing author biography to abiinniss@gmail.com

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