violations of the law by complaints from private citizens. Equality before the law was an important value in their system. Then philosopher Aristotle wrote “Now‚ absolute monarchy‚ or the arbitrary rule of a sovereign over all citizens‚ in a city which consists of equals‚ is thought by some to be quite contrary to nature;....That is why it is thought to be just that among equals everyone be ruled as well as rule‚ and therefore that all should have their turn. And the rule of law‚ it is argued‚ is
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A regional television news broadcaster has engaged your services to provide legal advice in respect of their news bulletins. You have been asked to provide legal advice in respect of the following piece from their court reporter for the evening bulletin which has just been received in the newsroom: “Simon ‘Slasher’ Stevens‚ as he is known to friends and associates‚ has been appearing on indictment today at Thistletoun Sheriff Court for a serious assault with an offensive weapon and extortion. The
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Civil wrongs - torts PowerPoint 1 Torts • Civil wrong other than a breach of contract • Causes personal injury‚ property damage or financial loss • Innocent party usually claims damages • Purpose - justice to be achieved by transferring kiss I’m the victim to wrongdoer • Principle - each citizen should take responsibility for consequences of his/her actions Types of civil wrongs (torts)? • Compensation is the chief remedy sought • Nuisance‚ defamation
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Laws and Regulations Team A Linda Lee-Tucker‚ Natalia Alexander‚ Misty Pearson‚ Tiffany Miller HRM/554 February 21‚ 2011 Professor Stephanie Romagnoli Introduction British Petroleum is the US’s largest corporation. One of the largest oil producers‚ BP services globally for billions of dollars each year. BP distributes oil and natural gas all over the world. British Petroleum has run into several problems with federal regulations over many years. Because of safety issues
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Business Law Notes Definition of Law Definition of Law – A rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state‚ commanding what is right‚ and prohibiting what is wrong. Nature of Law Functions of Law - To maintain stability in the social‚ political‚ and economic system through dispute resolution‚ protection of property‚ and the preservation of the state‚ while simultaneously permitting ordered change. Law and Morals * Are different but overlapping; law provides
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[pic] UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA DEPARTMENT OF LAW TEST 1 COURSE : BUSINESS LAW COURSE CODE : LAW 416 DATE : 17 OCTOBER 2012 (WEDNESDAY) TIME : 1 ½ HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of THREE QUESTIONS: Answer TWO (2) questions only (1 Question x 25 Marks = 25 Marks) 2. Do not bring any notes or reading material into the test hall. If you have ‘accidentally’ done so‚ please surrender the materials
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to a theory‚ but it does suggest an outline for one. Moreover‚ it provides a primer on the subject‚ a reasonably solid foundation for thinking and talking about the evolution of property rights. I Harold Demsetz’s Toward a Theory of Property Rights‚1 despite its many well-known shortcomings‚ has been the “point of departure for virtually all efforts to explain changes in property rights” since its publication some forty years ago.2 I make it my point of departure as well. Demsetz is an economist
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2010 Business Law Revision Booklet The Business Law final exam is 3 hours with 10 minutes of reading time. HOW TO ANSWER CASE STUDY QUESTIONS When answering this question student’s need to follow the format of: i) state the issue ii) state the law-this includes relevant legislation and cases iii) apply the law to the facts iv) state the conclusion Key words used in questions: Explain – students need to provide
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Law of Crimes I Q1. Explain the concept of crime and essential ingredients to constitute crime with the help of appropriate examples. A1. INTRODUC T ION Crime‚ we are told‚ is today a salient fact‚ an integral part of the risks we face in everyday life. In both scholarly and public opinion crime is associated with harm and violence; harm to individuals‚ destruction of property‚ and the denial of respect to people and institutions. It is clear that we face pressing problems of a practical
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LAW TUTORIAL QUESTIONS Tutorial 1 1. Explain: (a) international law (b) legal rights (c) legal duty (d) public international law (e) private international law 2. Explain the differences between civil law system and common law system 3. Explain: (a) Convention (exam) (b) Treaties (exam) (c) International Organization (d) State (e) Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) (f) MNE & TNC (g)International Person 4.What governs the relationship in International Trade? Tutorial
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