Criminal law legal problem question

Regarding R v Rita, the issues are whether Rita is liable for a homicide offence and whether she has any defences. Gross negligence manslaughter provides an offence where the defendant, despite not consciously risking any harm towards the victim, acts in a severely negligent manner, resulting in death (the most serious harm of all). The … Read more

Copyright law and the originality requirement

Peterson J in University of London Press v University Tutorial Press [1916] 2 Ch 601 said: “that which is worth copying is prima facie worth protecting”. Copyright is an exclusive and assignable legal right, arising automatically, covering intellectual property and the work to which it applies. Copyright law enables authors and owners to gain financial … Read more

Paola Faccini Dori v Recreb Srl (1994) C-91/92

Commentary The case brought between Paola Faccini Dori and Recreb Srl was brought before the Court in March 1992. The case was brought for a preliminary ruling under Article 177 of the EEC Treaty for the interpretation of Council directive 85/577/EEC. The directive concerns the protection of the consumer in contracts negotiated away from business … Read more

O.J. Simpson Trial

Two mangled bodies and one main suspect sparked the most famous law trial in American history. The story outlining the O.J. Simpson murder case is most popularly known for its involvement of some of the most famous people in law and sports at the time, drawing an eager eye to the case. After 135 strenuous … Read more

International business and the TRIPS Agreement

“International business is claimed to be as old as the history of mankind itself” Even Hammurabi’s Code of laws contained some rules which are related to business law in 2000 BC. Another example is The Rhodian maritime code or Lex Rhodia was introduced by the Mediterranean community, in the second or third century BC, which … Read more

The definition of land

Most countries have their own definition of land and what is included in their ownership rights. The Cuius est solum eius est usque ad caelum ad inferos maxim has been around since the 13th century and simply means he who owns the surface owns everything up to the heavens and down to the depths of … Read more

Re BWV; Ex parte Gardner (2003) 7 VSC 487

Citation: Re BWV; Ex parte Gardner (2003) 7 VSC 487 Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of Victoria Common Law Division Single Judge: Morris J Procedural History: First instance: Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Present matter: Supreme Court of Victoria Facts: BWV suffers from a fatal form of dementia. BWV receives all sustenance through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy … Read more

The Case for Jury Rulings:

The jury can be considered as a fundamental part of the legal system in many countries across the world, as it plays a vital role in ensuring that the criminal justice system works for the benefit of the public rather than just for unjust leaders. It promotes a healthy criminal justice system for society, preventing … Read more

Why is it difficult to amend the federal constitution?

Ratifying and amending the constitution has required the Federalists to provide assurances that the amendments would be passed only if they protect the individual liberties, in the matter that the national government cannot violate. Since the ratification of the Bill of Rights, tens of thousands of amendments have been proposed, yet only a solid ten … Read more

Environmental Law – Preserving America’s Beauty

“It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one’s sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature.” This quote from Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 book, Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter, shows why protecting nature should be an American virtue. America … Read more

Carrying out paint spraying activities – regulations (VOC emissions)

1.1 List the principal environmental regulations (national and, if applicable, EU) and any associated technical guidance applicable to paint spraying operations of this kind; UK regulations: The client must obtain an environmental permit for their solvent emissions activity: specifically in this case for the VOC emissions. It will be issued by the local authority under … Read more

Independence of judiciary (India)

The threat to the independence of judiciary is linked with the two way of appointment of judges- one who are appointed for a temporary period i.e. Minimum of 2 years known as the additional judges or the ones who are appointed for a permanent period ie.uptill the retirement of those judges at the age of … Read more