ISSUES‚ CONCERNS‚ AND CHALLENGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ADJUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINE COURT SYSTEM DOMINIC NARDI GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY “Environmental cases are usually novel and unique‚ with no precedent that can rely on for guidance”1 I. Introduction The court system is an integral part of environmental enforcement in the Philippines and has made many important contributions to the field. However‚ environmental cases do not always progress smoothly through the judicial system. This paper
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History of the United States Court System Abstract When Congress first met on March 4‚ 1789‚ one of the first items of business was to fulfill the requirements of Article III‚ section 1‚ of the Constitution. Article III‚ section 1‚ provides that the "judicial power of the United States‚ shall be vested in one supreme Court‚ and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." The First Congress responded by enacting the Judiciary Act of 1789‚ which established
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American Court Running head: ARTICLE CRITIQUE PAPER ABOUT THE AMERICAN COURT SYSTEM Article Critique Paper about the American Court System Lonnie Norris Subject: Task: Date: Introduction The article ‘Competency to stand trial and to waive the Sixth Amendment Right to Self-Representation’ explores the mechanisms through defendants in the American court can claim self representation. Ordinarily‚ in the
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The definition of an appeal according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appeal‚ n.d.)‚ is a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court. The appeals process is very important to the legal system‚ and it includes many different factors and steps to the appeals process this helps the judge make the right decision. One of the main steps to the process starts with the losing side having to apply
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It is fair to be tried in both civil and criminal court for the same alleged actions because they deal with different aspects of the crime. For civil cases‚ it deals with whether you are liable or not‚ while in criminal cases it’s whether your guilty or not. You can be found not guilty in a criminal case‚ however‚ you can still be found liable in civil cases. It is only fair that the victims get awarded damages. Furthermore‚ it is not against the 5th amendment since the defendant won’t be at risk
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Number 1426 12 November 2012 Client Alert Latham & Watkins Litigation Department Jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Courts re Winding Up and Unfair Prejudice Petitions — Are Offshore Companies Safe? Hong Kong law contains a number of provisions designed to protect the interests of minority shareholders‚ including the “unfair prejudice” remedies under section 168A of the Companies Ordinance (the Ordinance) and the Ordinance’s “just and equitable” winding-up provisions. These protections
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United States Court Systems This report is designed to give an overview of both the United States Court system and the Michigan State Court system. It will discuss each system individually and explain each court and general knowledge about that court. It will explore the similarities and differences between the 2 court systems and what the requirements are to determine in which court system cases should be heard. The Federal Courts The Federal Court system is comprised of 3 different tiers
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of the debt and their basis. Issues:1) How should the tax court deal with the transfer of non-recourse mortgage debt in property dispositions when the fair market value of the property is less than the property’s basis?
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The Viability of the International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice is the main judicial branch of the United Nations. This organ is open to all members of the United Nations and its establishment has been dictated by the UN Charter since its inception in 1945 in San Francisco. The ICJ for all intents and purposes is an ideal that has come into being‚ a precursor of a branch of a future world government. Governments who wish to settle legal disputes may submit jurisdiction
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Superior Court of New Jersey‚ Appellate Division. Karl KUEHN‚ Plaintiff-Appellant/Cross-Respondent‚ v. PUB ZONE‚ Defendant-Respondent/Cross-Appellant‚ and Maria Kerkoulas‚ Arm Supply Company‚ Inc.‚ and Anthony Zois‚ Defendants. Argued Oct. 8‚ 2003. Decided Nov. 24‚ 2003. Patron brought negligence action against tavern in connection with injuries sustained when members of motorcycle gang attacked patron in men ’s room. After jury returned $300‚000 verdict for patron‚ the Superior Court‚ Law
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