Eben BalentineUnderstanding the City of London CorporationNestled within the vibrant metropolis of London, the City of London Corporation emerges as an extraordinary testament to the enduring force…Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023
Eben BalentineSan Marino: Microstate with Macro Perspectives on Trust LawNestled in northern Italy, the Republic of San Marino stands as a landlocked microstate, counted among the world’s oldest republics…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Eben BalentinePast and Present of the Enigmatic Free PortsFree ports have recently caught the attention of popular culture, often portrayed in a negative light through various series, movies, and…May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Eben BalentineWhen Did the Monte Carlo Method Become in Vogue?Named after the famous Monaco quartier, the Monte Carlo method is a mathematical tool used to estimate potential outcomes of uncertain…May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Eben BalentineThe Versatile Civil NotaryTo understand the differences between public notaries and notaries found outside of the United States system, we must look back to ancient…May 7, 2023May 7, 2023
Eben BalentineFive Millenia of Notary HistoryNotaries have been an integral part of legal matters for thousands of years and continue to do so today. While they are now readily…Apr 30, 2023Apr 30, 2023
Eben BalentineCountering Counterfeiters with Paper NotesHaving forged $250 million in American banknotes, Frank Bourassa was arrested in 2012 for operating a printing press on a farm in Quebec…Apr 23, 2023Apr 23, 2023
Eben BalentineCitizenship for Sale? Nations Trading Their Most Precious CommodityThe implications of citizenship by investment programs, which have allowed sovereign states to exchange their most fundamental assetApr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023
Eben BalentinePassports, Shaping our Identity Throughout HistoryThe concept of travel documents, or passports, has undergone significant changes throughout history. From the tablets issued by Genghis…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
Eben BalentineThe First Form 1040: A Milestone in U.S. Tax HistoryDuring the height of the Civil War, President Lincoln had to raise funds for the expenses of the war effort. In 1862, he signed into law a…Apr 3, 2023Apr 3, 2023