Matrimonial law – conflict of laws

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Frontiers are much more than mere intangible boundaries. They represent significant obstacles due to differences in procedure and law. Marriages, which are susceptible to follow traditions and social practices of a particular region, naturally stand to take very diverse forms in various countries and religions. In the matter of divorces, these challenges … Read more

Crimes against humanity

The definition of crimes against humanity makes no mention of the motive for such crimes, unlike some initial models for the definition that imply such a requirement. Some States had debated for the contrary perspective, insisting that they were supported by customary international law, but they gave way to the majority on this point. This … Read more

International criminal law

CHAPTER ONE 1.1 BACKGROUND AND PREAMBLE Dating far back to 17th July 1998, one hundred and twenty (120) States adopted a statute in Rome – referred to as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (“the Rome Statute”) – founding the International Criminal Court (ICC). History was made on that day when different states … Read more

CONTENTS OF THE CISG

Business activities in the oil and gas sector, which definitely involves the extraction of natural resources which are essential for the maintenance and sustenance of so many inventions begins definitely with the negotiation of oil and gas exploration and exploitation contracts. Putting aside the well established and the traditional parties’ contractual autonomy, determining the legal … Read more

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Abstract Criminal justice System of any country is the basis of establishing, Peace and tranquility, includes not only the judicial system but investigating machinery also. To tame the over flooding of crimes a strong criminal justice system is required. Administration of justice through the instrumentality of law is an essential component of governance. Rule of … Read more

The Affordable Care Act

The Feared €œPremium Spiral†Critics of the Affordable Care Act have long stated that the law was doomed to failure because it fundamentally changed the way insurance operates. Insurance relies on actuaries to assess risk and offer coverage at rates determined by that assessment. In a free market, pre-existing conditions result in either denial of … Read more

AVIATION LAW

This highly specialized field of law encompasses most facets of air travel, as well as the operation and regulation of business issues relating to air travel, which requires a comprehensive knowledge of FAA regulations, specific laws regarding flight, and an in depth understanding of aviation. It governs the operation of aircraft and the maintenance of … Read more

Hate crimes

Hate crimes are becoming more and more a problem in today’s world. Whether it be with police killing unarmed black men, or hate crimes committed against same sex couples it’s still very much a problem in the world we live in. Hate crimes shouldn’t occur at all because we can’t help the fact that everyone … Read more

Misconduct in the workplace – legalities

INTRODUCTION “The court is of the view that honesty and integrity are amongst the key characteristics that any employee should possess, no matter what form of employment the employee is engaged in.” quoted from the case of Southern Bank Berhad v Azmi Ali [2003] 1 ILR 614. When it comes to termination of contract of … Read more

Separate Legal Personality

Separate Legal Personality refers to the concept that shareholders and directors take no responsibility for any liabilities arising as a result of companies’ action. Additionally, it refers to how upon incorporation, companies are considered separate legal entity from its members with the legal capacity to own assets and liabilities. Equally notably, separate legal personality ensures … Read more

Lack of uniform law to guide in international transactions (research proposal)

CHAPTER ONE 1. Introduction The independence of Nations coupled with the fact that Nations of the world transacts and enters business relationships called for a unifying standard and arrangement. The Technologically sophisticated countries, the politically solidified, the religious sovereign nations and other countries with one good or the other to offer have transacted with other … Read more

“Do not track” legislation

“€œDo Not Track”€ Legislation, a series of legislative efforts to give internet users the option to choose to not have their online behavior tracked by third parties. Regular internet usage involves constant interaction between the user and various entities, including large corporations like Google and Facebook. During these interactions, the internet users provide identifying information … Read more

Law in aviation

In chapter three, the basic concept of law in aviation constitutes this chapter. The meaning of law, in inclination to the legal framework for safety in civil aviation industry is the focus of this chapter. The safety laws, standards, rules, regulation applicable to the aviation sector are subset of this chapter. The fundamentals of aviation … Read more

Problem law question on income tax

Part 1 A According to the Income Tax Assessment Act (1997), whether the income is assessable income will be affected by the nationality of a person. If the person is an Australian resident, then almost all of his or her ordinary income is assessable income. If not, then only some of his or her ordinary … Read more

International humanitarian law

The development of IHL had been influenced by religious concepts and philosophical ideas. Customary rules of warfare are part of the first rules of international law altogether. In this process, the development from the first rules of customary law to the first written humanitarian principles for the conduct of war was also accompanied by setbacks. … Read more