Basic Introduction “Environment” Ambiguous definition Natural resources E.g. nature‚ bio-diversity‚ climate Not looking at human-made‚ artificial environment Most landscape is seen as human made There is no one single treaty on environment but instead many different laws that address several different issues‚ both domestically and internationally 1970s – Environmental issues pop up Stockholm Conference (1972): First UN conference on environmental issues On the “human environment”
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CONTRACT LAW – LECTURE 4 Promissory estoppel Is about the enforceability of all alteration promises (promises to pay more and promises to accept less) and by contrast estoppels does not apply to promises about the formation of initial contracts Ex. If a creditor promises to accept a smaller sum in full settlement intending the debtor to rely on that promise‚ and the debtor does rely on it‚ the debtor may have a defence of promissory estoppels when sued for the balance by the creditor. The promise
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Martial Law Martial law is usually imposed on a temporary basis when the government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively (e.g.‚ maintain order and security‚ or provide essential services). In full-scale martial law‚ the highest-ranking military officer would take over‚ or be installed‚ as the military governor or as head of the government‚ thus removing all power from the previous executive‚ legislative‚ and judicial branches of government. Martial law has also been imposed during
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Administrative law is the law that determines the organization’s powers and duties of administrative officers. It is the law relating to the administrative government. It concerns itself with public authorities and how they function. Administrative law is the body of general principles that govern the exercise of power by authorities. Wade defines Administration Law as the Law relating to control of government power.1 He further assets that the primary purpose of administrative law is to keep the
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Ed A Response #3- “The Parable of the Law” The general argument made by Franz Kafka in his work‚ “The Parable of the Law‚” is that access to the law is something which most individuals cannot attain within their lifetime. More specifically‚ he argues that every commoner is like the countryman‚ desiring to somehow gain entry into a realm which is purposely restricted to elite members of society. Every gate into this area is fortified by a doorkeeper who serves as a mere obstacle to the persistent
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Philosophical Foundation Professor Novich Characteristics of the Criminal Law Criminal behavior is behavior that goes against societies norms and the laws of the people. These laws are put in place to protect the people and their property. The laws are usually enforced by a law enforcement agency and punishment issued by a judicial system. There are several different characteristics that make up a body of law. Sutherland and Cressey (1974) states‚ “ the characteristics which distinguish the
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School School of Business Law and Taxation Unit Outline 11011 Business Law 100 Semester 1‚ 2013 Unit study package number: Mode of study: Tuition pattern summary: Credit Value: Pre-requisite units: Co-requisite units: Anti-requisite units: Result type: Approved incidental fees: Unit coordinator: 11011 Internal Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly This unit does not have a fieldwork component. 25.0 Nil Nil Nil Grade/Mark Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees
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University of Phoenix Material Employment Laws Chart Complete the chart below using information from the weekly readings and additional research if necessary. Employment Law Description and Requirement of Law Court Case Influential to Establishment of Law Importance of Law Workplace Application Civil Rights Act of 1964 “Prohibits discrimination in all employment decisions on basis of race‚ religion‚ ethnicity‚ sex‚ and national origin.” (DeCenzo‚ Robbins‚ & Verhulst
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printed pages of Understanding Property Law by John G. Sprankling where the topic is discussed.] LexisNexis Capsule Summary Property Law PART I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 WHAT IS PROPERTY? § 1.01 An “Unanswerable” Question? [1-2] The term property is extraordinarily difficult to define. The ordinary person defines property as things that are owned by people. However‚ the law defines property as rights among people that concern things. § 1.02 Property and Law [2-4] [A] Legal Positivism
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Bill and Charlie the right to compulsorily acquire Brian’s shares for their issue price. What is the process for inserting a new clause in the company’s constitution? Can Brian prevent the new clause being inserted even thought the others shareholders passed a special resolution that that effect? Required: Student 1 ‐ Advise the other shareholders of Big Lips Music (the Plaintiffs) what is the process for inserting this new clause in the company’s constitution. If they insert this new
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