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To what extent should foreign-based Oil, Gas & Mining (OGM) companies investing within developing economies be accorded full investment protection from both direct and indirect expropriation by the governments of these developing economies?, 2019

Investing in petroleum developments is naturally a risky venture for both the International Oil C... more Investing in petroleum developments is naturally a risky venture for both the International Oil Companies (IOCs) and any oil rich state or developing country. The IOCs investing in different countries including the ostensibly peaceful ones comes with new challenges. There is always a possible risk of war, terrorism, factional violence and the major ones being nationalization and expropriation. Although this has been largely attributed to the unfettered discretion of many host sovereign government to exert control over their natural resources, this right stems from the need of the host state, with the full backing of the United Nations, to retain control and ultimately gain financial benefit from this non-renewable resource.

The effectiveness of the patentability criteria under the Industrial Property Act 2014 of Uganda and the exclusions thereunder, 2019

The objects of the patent system are to encourage invention and innovation and the growth of new ... more The objects of the patent system are to encourage invention and innovation and the growth of new industries. In doing so, it gives the consumer new choices and thus improves his standard of life, and creates new outlets for human activity. These are the primary objectives, and I know of no other and thus this paper takes an insight into the scope of monopoly granted to a patentee.

CORPORATE FINANCING IN UGANDA AND COVID 19; A SOLUTION FOR STRUGGLING BUSINESSES, 2020

Corporate financing is the process by which a company capitalizes the business or seeks financial... more Corporate financing is the process by which a company capitalizes the business or seeks financial means aimed at facilitating the growth of the company. This is a trying time for most businesses in Uganda due to the covid-19 pandemic. Companies routinely encounter difficult times & survive them by adopting certain forms of corporate financing.

Thesis Chapters by Ivan Twinomugisha

EXAMINING GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE TOWARDS PROMOTING THE RIGHT TO FOOD IN UGANDA, 2019

The right to food is hinged on the concept of food security which essentially means that adequate... more The right to food is hinged on the concept of food security which essentially means that adequate food with the right nutrients is readily available, easily accessible and can be afforded by all. This is in line with Article 22 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda which provides for a right to life. The right to food is a salient feature attached to the right to life. That‘s to say that without food, there can‘t be life. It‘s from this point of view that this research focuses on the promotion to the right to food.

Teaching Documents by Ivan Twinomugisha

THE RULE IN FOSS V HARBOTTLE, 2017

It is both a historic and general principle of company law that an individual shareholder cannot ... more It is both a historic and general principle of company law that an individual shareholder cannot sue for wrongs done to a company or complain of any internal irregularities. This principle is commonly known as the rule in Foss v Harbottle. The issue as to whether or not a shareholder can maintain a personal action for wrongs in his company is in common law governed by the rule is Foss v Harbottle.

THE ADMISSIBILITY OF DERIVATIVE EVIDENCE IN UGANDAN COURTS, 2017

Evidence has been defined as that which tends to prove the existence or nonexistence of some fact... more Evidence has been defined as that which tends to prove the existence or nonexistence of some fact . It may consist of testimony, documentary evidence, real evidence and when admissible, hearsay evidence. The law of evidence comprises all the rules governing the presentation of facts and proof in proceedings before a court, including in, particular the rules governing the admissibility of evidence and the exclusionary rules.

The development of International Law , 2017

Law can only exist in a society and there can be no society without a system of law to regulate t... more Law can only exist in a society and there can be no society without a system of law to regulate the relations of its members with one another. The discussion in this article is premised on the development of International law from the 19th century. The most incisive changes to the picture handed down by the 19th century may, however, be expected from the efforts which only began in recent decades to uncover international legal developments which, of their own volition, appeared in the world outside Europe and away from the Mediterranean

To what extent should foreign-based Oil, Gas & Mining (OGM) companies investing within developing economies be accorded full investment protection from both direct and indirect expropriation by the governments of these developing economies?, 2019

Investing in petroleum developments is naturally a risky venture for both the International Oil C... more Investing in petroleum developments is naturally a risky venture for both the International Oil Companies (IOCs) and any oil rich state or developing country. The IOCs investing in different countries including the ostensibly peaceful ones comes with new challenges. There is always a possible risk of war, terrorism, factional violence and the major ones being nationalization and expropriation. Although this has been largely attributed to the unfettered discretion of many host sovereign government to exert control over their natural resources, this right stems from the need of the host state, with the full backing of the United Nations, to retain control and ultimately gain financial benefit from this non-renewable resource.

The effectiveness of the patentability criteria under the Industrial Property Act 2014 of Uganda and the exclusions thereunder, 2019

The objects of the patent system are to encourage invention and innovation and the growth of new ... more The objects of the patent system are to encourage invention and innovation and the growth of new industries. In doing so, it gives the consumer new choices and thus improves his standard of life, and creates new outlets for human activity. These are the primary objectives, and I know of no other and thus this paper takes an insight into the scope of monopoly granted to a patentee.

CORPORATE FINANCING IN UGANDA AND COVID 19; A SOLUTION FOR STRUGGLING BUSINESSES, 2020

Corporate financing is the process by which a company capitalizes the business or seeks financial... more Corporate financing is the process by which a company capitalizes the business or seeks financial means aimed at facilitating the growth of the company. This is a trying time for most businesses in Uganda due to the covid-19 pandemic. Companies routinely encounter difficult times & survive them by adopting certain forms of corporate financing.

EXAMINING GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE TOWARDS PROMOTING THE RIGHT TO FOOD IN UGANDA, 2019

The right to food is hinged on the concept of food security which essentially means that adequate... more The right to food is hinged on the concept of food security which essentially means that adequate food with the right nutrients is readily available, easily accessible and can be afforded by all. This is in line with Article 22 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda which provides for a right to life. The right to food is a salient feature attached to the right to life. That‘s to say that without food, there can‘t be life. It‘s from this point of view that this research focuses on the promotion to the right to food.

THE RULE IN FOSS V HARBOTTLE, 2017

It is both a historic and general principle of company law that an individual shareholder cannot ... more It is both a historic and general principle of company law that an individual shareholder cannot sue for wrongs done to a company or complain of any internal irregularities. This principle is commonly known as the rule in Foss v Harbottle. The issue as to whether or not a shareholder can maintain a personal action for wrongs in his company is in common law governed by the rule is Foss v Harbottle.

THE ADMISSIBILITY OF DERIVATIVE EVIDENCE IN UGANDAN COURTS, 2017

Evidence has been defined as that which tends to prove the existence or nonexistence of some fact... more Evidence has been defined as that which tends to prove the existence or nonexistence of some fact . It may consist of testimony, documentary evidence, real evidence and when admissible, hearsay evidence. The law of evidence comprises all the rules governing the presentation of facts and proof in proceedings before a court, including in, particular the rules governing the admissibility of evidence and the exclusionary rules.

The development of International Law , 2017

Law can only exist in a society and there can be no society without a system of law to regulate t... more Law can only exist in a society and there can be no society without a system of law to regulate the relations of its members with one another. The discussion in this article is premised on the development of International law from the 19th century. The most incisive changes to the picture handed down by the 19th century may, however, be expected from the efforts which only began in recent decades to uncover international legal developments which, of their own volition, appeared in the world outside Europe and away from the Mediterranean