LANGUAGE OF THE LAW Characteristics of the courtroom discourse Eva Přidalová Introduction In all societies‚ law is formulated‚ interpreted and enforced: there are codes‚ courts and constables. The greater part of these different legal processes is realised primarily through language. “Language is medium‚ process and product in the various arenas of the law where legal texts‚ spoken or written‚ are generated in the service of regulating social behaviour.”1 In the Anglo-Saxon common law system‚ a discrete
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Admin Law Outline Overall Analysis 1. Enabling Statute—What was Congress thinking? 2. Constitutional Questions 3. Is informal rulemaking (quasi-legislative) or formal rulemaking (quasi-adjudicative) appropriate? 4. Is there sufficient notice? The red highlighted material will not be covered on the exam although it is important information for understanding Admin. law. 3 ½ hrs. to complete exam. I. The Origin and Mandate of Administrative Agencies Purpose 1. Regulate personal behavior of
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Formation of Contracts Introduction An offer is the first step in the formation of a contract. It is something that creates a power of acceptance. It is a proposal made by one party to another to enter into a legally binding agreement with her. In Acme Grain Co. v. Wenaus‚ 1917‚ it was observed: ... To constitute a contract‚ there must be an offer by one person to another and an acceptance of that offer by the person to whom it is made. A mere statement of a person’s intention‚ or a declaration
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EMPLOYMENT LAW Introduction The aim of this Assessment is to demonstrate an understanding of employment regulation and how it is enforced. Other areas covered include; how to manage recruitment‚ manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully and how to ensure that staff are treated lawfully when they at work. Finally it will cover managing performance and disciplinary matters lawfully. Activity 1 The purpose of Employment Law is to provide legal protection to employees and employers. Employment
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Contemporary Management Research Pages 51-60‚ Vol. 8‚ No. 1‚ March 2012 Purchasing Cosmetic Products: A Preliminary Perspective of Gen-Y Uchenna Cyril Eze Monash University E-Mail: uc_chinwe@hotmail.com Chew-Beng Tan Multimedia University E-Mail: cbtan23@hotmail.com Adelene Li-Yen Yeo Multimedia University E-Mail: shinoda_lene87@yahoo.com ABSTRACT The cosmetics industry in Malaysia is growing rapidly at an annual rate of 13%. This is because of the increasing number of working women‚ increased
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Laws of War The term "laws of war" refers to the rules governing the actual conduct of armed conflict. This idea that there actually exists rules that govern war is a difficult concept to understand. The simple act of war in and of itself seems to be in violation of an almost universal law prohibiting one human being from killing another. But during times of war murder of the enemy is allowed‚ which leads one to the question‚ "if murder is permissible then what possible "laws of war" could there
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Tort Laws | Tort Laws | Tort laws in the working world | | Janeen Abdo | Rasmussen CollegeNovember 04‚2012Authors Note: | This research is being submitted on November 04‚ 2012‚ for Larry Cooperman FAL12-6WS1-B371-04 Research and Report Writing course. | | Have you ever seen the commercials for a lawsuit based on a disease cause from working with asbestos or heard of law suit for unlawful termination; these are tort laws that make these lawsuits happen. The definition of a tort law
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provides answers for those who wonder. Christianity is the belief in one true God and from there come various interpretations that religions such as Anglicanism‚ Christianity and Lutheranism have taken and formed a more specific faith. In this preliminary year we will explore the beliefs‚ values‚ ethics‚ rituals and practices of Christianity. The course will open your mind to enlighten and enrich your knowledge on what is‚ the worlds most dominated religion. We just have to look over history
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Maritime law Module 1 – Introduction to maritime law 1 1. What is the field of law described as ‘maritime law’? The subject of maritime law attempts to give you a clear understanding of the legal principles applicable to commercial shipping operations. These are the legal principles that determine the obligations and regulate the relationships of the parties in the maritime transport chain
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CHAPTER- 2 CLASSIFICATION OF SOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW 2.1. Classification of Sources of International law Source is found in the process by which it becomes identifiable as a rule of conduct with legal force and from which it derives legal validity. The various sources of international law are inferred from Article 38 of ICJ. Article 38 of ICJ states: The Court‚ whose function is to decide in accordance with international law such disputes as are submitted to it‚ shall apply : A. international
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