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E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years. For instance, the European e-commerce market ... more E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years. For instance, the European e-commerce market broke the €500 billion mark in 2016, with the UK accounting for around €157 billion.1 These numbers reflect the increasing importance of e-commerce to the growth of the e-commerce regime and strengthening the harmonisation efforts within the EU ISP regulatory regime. In continuing the push towards harmonisation, it is important to consider the liability regime with respect to the activities of ISPs and available exemptions.
Liability for online information can arise with respect to trade marks, privacy, copyright, trade secrets, defamation and unfair competition. This article examines the exemptions available to internet service providers (ISPs) under the EU electronic liability regime. The article will use the term “ISP” to capture service providers as described in Directive 2000/31. The article proceeds as follows. First, it provides a definition of an ISP and describes their activities. Secondly, it discusses the legal regime governing the activities of ISPs. Thirdly, it discusses the exemptions provided under arts 12 to 15 concerning the liability of ISPs as it relates to their activities. Lastly, it concludes by highlighting that it is necessary to balance the responsibilities and activities of ISPs against the intellectual property (IP) rights of owners of materials that are shared through the platform of ISPs.

Although corporate governance challenges may be evaluated and explained using various theories, i... more Although corporate governance challenges may be evaluated and explained using various theories, in the context of this article I intend to evaluate corporate governance challenges by relating it to live issues in a context specific environment. The paper explores Corporate Governance challenges in Nigeria. It assesses corporate governance challenges in the context of specific problems as it relates to Nigeria, and closes by proposing recommendations to the challenges discussed.

The financial services sector provides a crucial infrastructure for the promotion of wealth and i... more The financial services sector provides a crucial infrastructure for the promotion of wealth and innovation in the UK. This attractive infrastructure also appeals to criminals looking to launder the gains of their illicit activities. To this end, it is important to strengthen the regulatory approach to ensure the UK financial services continue to attract and appeal to investors looking to do legitimate business. The paper analyses the UK money laundering regime, highlighting specific challenging areas. The paper investigates the role of politically exposed persons and the use of corporate structures in promoting money laundering. In this context, it also becomes crucial to investigate the role of financial institutions and the sufficiency of their governance approach in lessening the incidence of money laundering. The paper relies on studies from regulatory agencies and reports from other institutions providing an assessment of money laundering and the attempt to lessen it. The paper recognises that the regulator is taking steps to lessen money laundering and suggests additional factors that need to be taken into consideration in designing an appropriate regulatory response.

Different regulatory instruments have sought to promote sustainable development, most especially,... more Different regulatory instruments have sought to promote sustainable development, most especially, the integration of social and economic concerns in development activities. Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have taken it upon themselves to promote sustainable development practices by designing guidelines for their project financing activities and promoting sustainable financing practice through their clients. This approach ensures that the people affected by a project are better off as a result of its construction and operation. This article investigates the extent to which the International Finance Corporation (IFC) guidelines are ensuring the diffusion of sustainable development practices in developing countries. The article discusses the updated provisions contained in the IFC’s 2012 Performance Standards in relation to the promotion of sustainable development and considers the critique and the impact of commercial bank project financing activities and its effect on promoting sustainable development. The article concludes that the guidelines of the IFC provide an important framework for promoting sustainable development practices in developing countries.

E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years. For instance, the European e-commerce market ... more E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years. For instance, the European e-commerce market broke the €500 billion mark in 2016, with the UK accounting for around €157 billion.1 These numbers reflect the increasing importance of e-commerce to the growth of the e-commerce regime and strengthening the harmonisation efforts within the EU ISP regulatory regime. In continuing the push towards harmonisation, it is important to consider the liability regime with respect to the activities of ISPs and available exemptions.
Liability for online information can arise with respect to trade marks, privacy, copyright, trade secrets, defamation and unfair competition. This article examines the exemptions available to internet service providers (ISPs) under the EU electronic liability regime. The article will use the term “ISP” to capture service providers as described in Directive 2000/31. The article proceeds as follows. First, it provides a definition of an ISP and describes their activities. Secondly, it discusses the legal regime governing the activities of ISPs. Thirdly, it discusses the exemptions provided under arts 12 to 15 concerning the liability of ISPs as it relates to their activities. Lastly, it concludes by highlighting that it is necessary to balance the responsibilities and activities of ISPs against the intellectual property (IP) rights of owners of materials that are shared through the platform of ISPs.

Although corporate governance challenges may be evaluated and explained using various theories, i... more Although corporate governance challenges may be evaluated and explained using various theories, in the context of this article I intend to evaluate corporate governance challenges by relating it to live issues in a context specific environment. The paper explores Corporate Governance challenges in Nigeria. It assesses corporate governance challenges in the context of specific problems as it relates to Nigeria, and closes by proposing recommendations to the challenges discussed.

The financial services sector provides a crucial infrastructure for the promotion of wealth and i... more The financial services sector provides a crucial infrastructure for the promotion of wealth and innovation in the UK. This attractive infrastructure also appeals to criminals looking to launder the gains of their illicit activities. To this end, it is important to strengthen the regulatory approach to ensure the UK financial services continue to attract and appeal to investors looking to do legitimate business. The paper analyses the UK money laundering regime, highlighting specific challenging areas. The paper investigates the role of politically exposed persons and the use of corporate structures in promoting money laundering. In this context, it also becomes crucial to investigate the role of financial institutions and the sufficiency of their governance approach in lessening the incidence of money laundering. The paper relies on studies from regulatory agencies and reports from other institutions providing an assessment of money laundering and the attempt to lessen it. The paper recognises that the regulator is taking steps to lessen money laundering and suggests additional factors that need to be taken into consideration in designing an appropriate regulatory response.

Different regulatory instruments have sought to promote sustainable development, most especially,... more Different regulatory instruments have sought to promote sustainable development, most especially, the integration of social and economic concerns in development activities. Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have taken it upon themselves to promote sustainable development practices by designing guidelines for their project financing activities and promoting sustainable financing practice through their clients. This approach ensures that the people affected by a project are better off as a result of its construction and operation. This article investigates the extent to which the International Finance Corporation (IFC) guidelines are ensuring the diffusion of sustainable development practices in developing countries. The article discusses the updated provisions contained in the IFC’s 2012 Performance Standards in relation to the promotion of sustainable development and considers the critique and the impact of commercial bank project financing activities and its effect on promoting sustainable development. The article concludes that the guidelines of the IFC provide an important framework for promoting sustainable development practices in developing countries.