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THIS IS NOT MY (FAJRI's) WORK, BUT OF DR MAJDAH ZAWAWI, I AM UPLOADING THIS ON HER BEHALF Legal analogy is the most common method of legal reasoning in most legal systems. However, there are differences in the application of legal analogy in the civil legal system if compared to its application in the Islamic legal system. The main aim of this article is to look into the discrepancies in applying legal analogy between these two legal systems, primarily by looking into the utilization of the method of masalik al-'illah under Islamic law as compared to the theory of ratio decidendi, and distinguishing under the civil law.

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- Islamic Law, Jurisprudence, Comparative Law, Political Science
- by Pietro Sirena
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- Comparative Law, Civil Law, Private law, Common Law
- by Marina Beyiha
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- Comparative Law, Legal History, Equity and Trusts, Common Law
- by Prabhakar Singh
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- Law, Comparative Law, Civil Law, South Asian Studies
- by Sebastian Sobecki
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- History, Law, Canon Law, English Literature
- by Luis María Bandieri
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- Human Rights, Common Law

В статье анализируется применение норм международного частного права в юридической практике Республики Сингапур. Рассматривается место норм международного частного права в правовой системе Сингапура и их влияние на правоприменительную практику. Особенности сингапурской правовой системы демонстрируют успешное нормативно-правовое сочетание элементов англосаксонской и континентальной правовых семей, а также особое место
в этой системе норм международного частного права. Автор предлагает проанализировать особенности решения в судебной практике Сингапура вопросов, связанных с выбором места судебного разбирательства и выбором применимого права.

- by Dmitrii Demidov
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- Private International Law, Singapore law, Common Law, Choice of Law

Rodriguez in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia and as an “interested person” with standing does file this motion seeking a Writ Quo Warranto. Defendants General Assembly of Virginia, Office of the Governor of Virginia, the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board (“Defendants”) have committed ultra virus acts to usurp the power of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia to disregard the prohibitions under Art. 1 §§ 5, 9, 11 & 15, Art. VI §§ 1, 5, & 7, and Art. XII § 1 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia

- by Isidoro Rodriguez
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- Accountability, Common Law

Desde hace décadas distintas voces han clamado advirtiendo que se estaban relegando las humanidades en beneficio de la economía, la ciencia y la tecnología. El ensayo de Donald Drakeman acerca de por qué necesitamos las humanidades tiene un tono diferente. Diferente porque él no viene del ámbito humanístico, sino del empresarial y, quizá precisamente por eso, no enfrenta los dos mundos. Es su propia experiencia en la búsqueda de la eficacia la que le ha llevado a darse cuenta de la necesidad de las humanidades.

- by Raquel Cascales
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- Ethics, Humanities, Life Sciences, Transhumanism
- by Sakina Mustafayeva
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- Civil Law, Intellectual Property Law, Common Law

It is proposed that legal "common sense reasoning" can be modelled by a many valued logic system, termed U4. In the jurisprudence of common law a binary verdict of guilty or not-guilty associated with the prosecution and defence suggests... more

- by Graeme Heald
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- Criminal Law, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Logic

Data Profiling which aims to categorize people to decide their eligibility for certain services, inter alia social and economic services, where an automated decision is taken by computers based on people’s profiles. These decisions may pose risks to people’s lives without their awareness, or they might know only when negative consequences occur to them. This may rise questions regarding personal data protection when analyzing such data then categorizing it into different profiles. It also challenges the main principles of the EU Data Protection Directive in a way that makes the directive insufficient to provide protection to data subjects against such profiling risks.

- by Fady Emil
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- Internet Law, Patents, Copyright, Intellectual Property Law

An Insanity Defence precludes criminal liability, as the defendant was rendered incapable of understanding the consequences of the action. Due to the global relevance of the Indian Penal Code and the fact that "insanity is probably best suited for universal adoption since [it is] common to all human societies," this paper compares Singapore and India in how each state incorporates mental illness into its criminal law. While India and Singapore both adhere strictly to the common law M’Naghten Rules, Singaporean law through the concept of diminished responsibility has included provisions that nuance the role of mental illness in the commission of crimes. Although judges are not medical professionals, significant progress has been made in reliably diagnosing impulse control disorders, and making room for irresistible impulses in both criminal laws is thus long overdue.

- by Alena Kahle
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- Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Law, Comparative Law
- by Susie Quagraine
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- Common Law
- by James C Fisher
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- Contract Law, Private law, Law of Contract, Common Law

The development of the doctrine of good faith in common law has faced many challenges. This is because the courts have been reluctant at accepting the role of good faith in common law jurisdictions.Directives such as Unfair Contract Terms, Late Payment in Commercial Transactions and Commercial Agents have forced common law courts to recognise the role of good faith in English and Irish law. This essay, in particular, will consider the doctrine of good faith in commercial agency under Council Directive 86/553/EEC. The Directive 86/653/EEC on the coordination of the laws of the Member States relating to self-employed commercial agents imply an obligation that commercial agents must act dutifully and in good faith.

- by Ambar Nicole
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- European Law, Commercial Law, Irish Law, Council of Europe

Useful for an outline of the common law offence of assault

- by Jake Welch
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- Criminal Law, Civil Law, English law, University
- by Ken Mong
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- Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Social Justice, Hong Kong
- by Quentin Verreycken
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- Law, Civil Law, Legal Education, Legal History

The concept of right stands at the very center of our legal universe. An imaginary alternative legal universe might have similar legal norms to ours, except that they are centered on the concept of duty. Is there any significant difference between these two legal universes? The Hohfeldian assumption of complete correlativity between rights and duties might imply that the difference between these two universes is merely a matter of rhetoric. This article, however, argues that a rights-based legal world would presumably be significantly different from a legal world based upon duties. For this purpose, the article examines the way in which contradictory norms are resolved. A rights-based system decides cases of contradictory norms according to a process that is different from that used by a duty-based system. The article is devoted to examining the roots of this difference, its significance and its social implications. Alongside the discussion of the classical and modern legal sources from the Western legal tradition, the article contains a comparative discussion of Jewish law sources, which demonstrates a typical example of a duty-based legal system.

- by Benjamin Porat
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- Jewish Law, Jurisprudence, Human Rights, Philosophy Of Law

Although the process for registering domain names is a separate one from trademark registration, many countries have reached the conclusion that there is a strong need to take precautionary measures to prevent conflicts between trademarks and use of domain names. Nigeria has, with the recent passing of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act 2015 joined the moving train in adapting its trademarks protection framework to the exigent demands of participating in the network of computers on the World Wide Web. This paper examines the concept of trademark infringement, cybersquatting and the use of domain names, as well as considers the appropriateness of an action for trademark infringement or passing off in the event of a dispute arising from use of domain names. The paper also examines the criminalization of cybersquatting in Nigeria and makes a bold attempt at imploring the judiciary to join the moving train in the fight against trademark infringement even as technology advances.

- by Joseph Onele
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- Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Law, Commercial Law

Versão pré-print - Artigo a ser publicado. Resumo: A presente pesquisa busca refletir sobre o seguinte problema: quais as condicionantes normativas históricas do antigo Processo Criminal Brasileiro que influenciam hoje no âmbito da... more

- by Thiago Pádua
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- Civil Law, Supreme Court, Common Law

San Marino trust law is embedded in a consolidated civil law tradition stretching back to the ius commune system of fiduciary instruments, thereby making it possible to trace, to a large extent, an itinerary related to common law trusts, and to challenge unwarranted allegations (now, fortunately, fading away) that trusts cannot be transplanted into civil law countries. San Marino has not confined itself to imitating other offshore legislation, but has drawn up a unique trust system reconciling the typical features of international models - thus embarking on the race to attract the trust business within its borders - with the peculiarities of its own system of sources. Hovering between the principles of confidence and patrimonial separation, the international models and ius commune, San Marino trust law proves to be the perfect combination of innovation and tradition, and longs to become a benchmark for the regulation of trusts established in civil law jurisdictions.

- by Luca Ettore Perriello
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- Comparative Law, Civil Law, Comparative Private Law, Trust Management

Results of the Repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act

- by Marvin Rowe
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- Business, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Ethics

The United States Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, No. 19-1392 (cert. granted May 17, 2021). During said arguments, by many accounts, the majority of the justices seemed to be showing their cards in favor of a pro-life ruling of some manner. This paper speculates on what pro-life litigation may look like in the future.

- by Gregory Roden
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- History, Constitutional Law, Property Law, Federalism

Cet ouvrage a été établi par les services de la Banque internationale pour la reconstruction et le développement/Banque mondiale. Les constatations, interprétations et conclusions qui y sont présentées ne reflètent pas nécessairement les vues des Administrateurs de la Banque mondiale ou des pays qu'ils représentent. La Banque mondiale ne garantit pas l'exactitude des données contenues dans cet ouvrage. Les frontières, les couleurs, les dénominations et toute autre information figurant sur les cartes du présent document n'impliquent de la part de la Banque mondiale aucun jugement quant au statut juridique d'un territoire quelconque et ne signifient nullement qu'elle reconnaît ou accepte ces frontières. Droits et licences Le contenu de cette publication fait l'objet d'un dépôt légal. Aucune partie de la présente publication ne peut être reproduite ou transmise sans l'autorisation préalable de la Banque mondiale. La Banque internationale pour la reconstruction et le développement/Banque mondiale encourage la diffusion de ses études et, normalement, accorde sans délai l'autorisation d'en reproduire des passages. Pour obtenir cette autorisation, veuillez adresser votre demande en fournissant tous les renseignements nécessaires, par courrier,

- by Patrick Honohan
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- Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Corporate Governance, Economic Growth

The South Pacific is an area of diverse cultures, evidenced by the number of languages spoken. In Vanuatu alone, about one hundred vernacular languages exist. Twelve island countries within the region are bound together by membership of... more

- by Jennifer Corrin
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- Law, Amicus Curiae, Common Law
- by Deven Peiris
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- Company Law, Business studies, Common Law, Law Cases
- by Rubya Mehdi
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- Law, Civil Law, Property Rights, Contract

This article is concerned with the principle of horizontal effect of fundamental rights as this has been applied in Cypriot case law. The article begins with a brief introduction on the doctrine of horizontal effect and the various positions that have been expressed about this doctrine, as well as its development in private law. Following this analysis, reference is made to the landmark case of Yiallouros and the introduction into the Cypriot legal order of the above-mentioned doctrine by Cypriot courts. It will be indicated that, while the case of Yiallouros created new insights in the area of fundamental rights protection, at the same time it left issues of applicability of the doctrine and its effect of Cypriot private law unclarified. This article, therefore, seeks to consider how the above-mentioned gap is remedied through a review of case law in the Supreme Court of Cyprus following the case of Yiallouros.

- by Petros Constantinides
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- Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Private law
- by Javier Martínez-Torrón
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- Geography, Canon Law, Philosophy, Diritto Canonico
- by Keir Martland
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- Medieval History, Medieval Studies, Kingship (Medieval History), History of Finance

It has become increasingly clear that courts across the globe must do more to better organize and manage their caseload and that automation alone is not the answer. In response to this need, case flow management has emerged to become the central method of promoting greater court responsibility and accountability for efficient case processing. For over thirty years court case management concepts have evolved, starting in the United States (U.S.), spreading to other industrialized common law countries initially. Yet, for many judicial systems, the concept, techniques, and supporting systems of case flow management are still relatively new ideas that need to be more fully understood. This paper helps develop a basic understanding of case flow management by defining the concept, outlining the various techniques used, presenting in general the different case management information systems that support those techniques, and outlining the core steps a judicial system can take to plan for, ...

- by Heike Gramckow
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- Civil Law, Content Management, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Control system
- by Ravi Peixoto
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- Comparative Law, Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Judicial Precedent

I diritti umani appaiono ormai oggetto di una tutela frammentata e diffusa tra Carte e Corti nello scenario internazionale. Sul piano formale, infatti, da una parte la tutela “rigida” delle Costituzioni nazionali dovrebbe garantire il “nucleo duro” di principi e diritti fondamentali vigenti negli Stati. Dall’altra, con una forza normativa variabile nei diversi sistemi, le Carte sovra e inter-nazionali corroborano, indeboliscono o espandono la tutela costituzionale di quelle stesse situazioni giuridiche, in un’ottica di omogeneizzazione dei diversi ordinamenti nazionali.
Il compito di dare “sostanza” a tali operazioni spetta naturalmente alle giurisdizioni. Il formante giurisprudenziale, che piaccia o no, sembra difatti l’unico capace di garantire, caso per caso, le incessanti istanze di giustizia provenienti dalla realtà sociale. Istanze, queste, tese a dare concretamente senso e significato ai diritti umani sempre più “contaminati” dagli approdi della ricerca scientifica.
In questo scenario a “dialogare” di certo sono le Corti, ma non sempre le Carte. I giusdicenti appaiono infatti i protagonisti principali delle integrazioni ordinamentali nello scenario c.d. multilevel, mentre, paradossalmente, gli “antagonisti” sembrano essere, non di rado, proprio i legislatori. In tema di tutela dei diritti umani, dunque, l’impressione è che nei fatti sia la politica del diritto (dei legislatori nazionali) a creare attriti all’espansione del diritto (politico) formato dai giudici in conformità al diritto sovranazionale.
Partendo dall’assunto che nella realtà della dimensione giuridico-costituzionale il diritto è frutto di questo fisiologico dialogo/scontro tra legislatori e giudici (quella che, in altre occasioni, si è avuto modo di definire co-produzione normativa), nel paper si proverà a spiegare tale fenomeno prendendo come oggetto di studio la metamorfosi della “famiglia” a seguito del progressivo riconoscimento dei diritti vantati dalle coppie omoaffettive.

- by Antonio Gusmai
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- Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Family studies, Human Rights Law

Монография посвящена институту судебной власти в правовой системе Англии. В работе дается характеристика исторического развития британской юстиции, институтов присяжных заседателей и состязательного судебного процесса, освещается система источников английского права. Раскрыты три ведущих функции судебной власти - правотворческая, интерпретативная и надзорная. Значимое место в монографии уделено доктрине судебного прецедента.

- by Антон Михайлов
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- Comparative Law, Sources of Law, Judicial Precedent, English law

There are three key issues that should be addressed in the subject of pecunia traiecticia. First of all, a question whether the Roman concept of sea loan survived in the centuries following the Roman Empire. Secondly, did it inspire any other legal solution in the Western legal tradition? Finally, can one expect that pecunia traiecticia will return in the future? Answering these can help to find out whether the Roman concept of sea loan is applicable nowadays. The hypothetical revival of an ancient solution is more plausible thanks to the idea of Project Finance and the ongoing process of the decodification of private law.

- by Grzegorz Jan Blicharz
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- Maritime History, Maritime Law, Insurance Law, Roman Law

The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Law and Literature addresses the need for an authoritative guide through the bewildering maze of medieval law as well as the need for concise examples of how the law infiltrated literary texts. The... more

- by Sebastian Sobecki
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- History, Law, Criminal Law, Canon Law

Este estudo enfoca um dos aspectos mais relevantes da sistemática inovadora implementada pelo Código de Processo Civil brasileiro de 2015, consistente em reconhecer aos precedentes judiciais a possibilidade de configurar o denominado... more

- by Dierle Nunes and +2
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- Law, Civil Law, Judicial Precedent, Direito

In this article, we analyse the history of land dealing in Hong Kong from 1843 onwards and also its current situation. Almost all land in Hong Kong vests in the State and there is, with the exception of St. John's Cathedral, no privately owned freehold land in Hong Kong. We also study how Land Law operates in the New Territories and also a very important topic: what will happen to Property and Land Rights after 2047? At last, a brief comparison with the Spanish system of landholding is made in order to see the main differences of both systems.

- by Oriol Caudevilla
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- Real Estate, Comparative Law, Property Law, Customary Law
- by Benjamin Woodring
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- History, American History, Corporations (Law), Antitrust (Law)

Данная брошюра открывает серию научно-методических изданий
“Академия сравнительного правоведения”. Цель серии — оживить
научную дискуссию по наиболее сложным и актуальным вопросам
сравнительного правоведения, способствовать усовершенствованию
преподавания сравнительно-правовых дисциплин в высших юридиче-
ских учебных заведениях.
Михаил Николаевич Марченко — доктор юридических наук, про-
фессор, Заслуженный деятель науки Российской Федерации, профессор
Московского государственного университета им. М.В. Ломоносова,
один из ведущих компаративистов России, автор учебников “Курс срав-
нительного правоведения”, “Источники права” и др. Открытая лекция
М.Н. Марченко представлена на втором международном научном семи-
наре “Сравнительное правоведение: современное состояние и перспек-
тивы развития” в г. Симферополе 25–29 апреля 2007 г.

North begins his book by stating that "institutions are the rules of the game in a society or, more formally, are the humanly devised constraints that shape human interaction."(3) That being said North then proposes to examine... more

- by Ruth Rodrigues
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- Economic History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics

The paper discusses the history of the English law doctrine according to which the mistake of law (error iuris) is a bar for restitution. The author seeks to analyze the premises of mistake that led to recovery of the payment. Since the adjudication of the leading case Bilbie v. Lumley (1802) it was settled by the courts that he who had paid while operating under mistake of fact could demand restitution. On the other hand the one who acted under mistake of law could not. Over the last two centuries, until the ground-breaking decision in Kleinwort Benson Ltd v. Lincoln City Council (1999), the distinction into mistake of law and mistake of fact was very important in cases of undue payment. The author ventures whether there are any foundations for the promotion of the thesis that the aforementioned distinction might be an example of the reception of continental doctrines by the English legal system.

- by Jan Halberda
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- Legal History, Law of Obligations, Unjustified Enrichment, European Legal History