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This pioneering book explores the intersections of law and culture
at the International Criminal Court (ICC), offering insights into
how notions of culture affect the Court's legal foundations,
functioning and legitimacy, both in theory and in practice. Leading
scholars and legal practitioners take a multidisciplinary approach
to challenge the view that international law is not limited or
bound by a particular culture, arguing instead that law and culture
are intertwined. Analysing how culture influences views of the law,
the facts to which it applies, and the fairness of the outcome, the
contributors consider the implications of culture and law for the
ICC and its international reach. Chapters discuss important
intersections of law and culture, from religion and politics to the
definition of international crimes and their interpretation by
judges. Highlighting the inherent but often overlooked role of
'culture' at the ICC, the book puts forward recommendations to aid
the Court s future considerations. This book is a valuable resource
for academics and students in a variety of fields including law,
criminology, anthropology, international relations and political
science. Its practical focus is also beneficial for legal
practitioners and civil society organisations working in
international criminal justice.
This book identifies and examines the legal challenges facing the
shipping industry and ship management today. It first addresses
flag state rules and private international law as organisational
tools of the shipowner for establishing the applicable legal
framework in an age of increasing regulatory activity and
extraterritorial effect of legislation. It then focuses on
sustainability requirements and the liability of shipping companies
managing supply chains and ships as waste. The third section
considers challenges stemming from times of financial crisis and
deals with the cross-border impact of shipping insolvencies, the
UNCITRAL Model Law, and the approaches of different jurisdictions.
Finally, the fourth section concerns digitalisation and automation,
including delivery on the basis of digital release codes, bills of
lading based on blockchain technology, the use of web portals and
data sharing, and particular aspects of the law relating to
autonomous ships, notably in marine insurance and carriage of
goods. The book will be a useful resource for academics and
practising lawyers working in shipping and maritime law.
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A critical legal scholar uses feminist and environmental theory to
sketch alternate futures for Appalachia. Environmental law has
failed spectacularly to protect Appalachia from the ravages of
liberal capitalism, and from extractive industries in particular.
Remaking Appalachia chronicles such failures, but also puts forth
hopeful paths for truly radical change. Remaking Appalachia begins
with an account of how, over a century ago, laws governing
environmental and related issues proved fruitless against the
rising power of coal and other industries. Key legal regimes were,
in fact, explicitly developed to support favored industrial growth.
Aided by law, industry succeeded in maximizing profits not just
through profound exploitation of Appalachia's environment but also
through subordination along lines of class, gender, and race. After
chronicling such failures and those of liberal development
strategies in the region, Stump explores true system change beyond
law "reform." Ecofeminism and ecosocialism undergird this
discussion, which involves bottom-up approaches to transcending
capitalism that are coordinated from local to global scales.
EU Telecommunications Law provides a comprehensive overview of the
current European regulatory framework as it applies to
telecommunications and examines the challenges facing regulators in
this sector. Key chapters focus on the selection of appropriate
regulatory models that serve to encourage effective investment in
next-generation networks and ensure their successful deployment.
Andrej Savin provides an up to date overview of all the relevant
sources, guiding the reader through these disparate materials in a
simple and systematized way. In particular, the book provides
analysis of the 2016 proposal for a European Electronic
Communications Code (EECC). Using the 2009 Regulatory Framework on
electronic communications as a basis the author analyses each of
the 2009 framework?s five main directives, comparing them with the
changes proposed in the EECC. Providing a comprehensive
introduction to the main areas of EU telecoms regulation, this book
will be of great value to telecoms and IT lawyers. It will also
appeal to academics carrying out research in IT law or competition
law as it relates to IT and telecoms.
Text, Cases and Materials on Criminal Law offers a
thought-provoking, engaging and comprehensive account of criminal
law and its underpinning principles and policies. It includes a
range of carefully selected extracts to help you get used to
reading court judgments, legislation, official reports and academic
writings. Dedicated questions also help you to analyse each extract
and develop your critical thinking skills. A range of features,
specifically designed to help make your reading as interesting and
active as possible, are also available within each chapter
including: * Chapter objectives at the start of each chapter, and
checklists at the end, so that you know exactly what you need to
achieve and are able to assess your progress; * Practical
activities, so you can develop your legal skills by practising
applying what you have learnt to scenario-based problems; *
Self-test questions, which consolidate your understanding by
providing an opportunity to apply the material you have studied; *
Further reading lists, to enable you to explore key issues in
greater depth. This new edition has been fully updated with all
major legal developments in the area, including R v Jogee [2016]
UKSC 8 and R v Johnson [2016] EWCA Crim 1613 on joint enterprise
and the Law Commission's scoping report on non-fatal offences
against the person. Stuart Macdonald is Professor of Law at Swansea
University. He has taught criminal law for over 15 years and has
published widely on criminal justice issues, particularly the
regulation of anti-social behaviour and counterterrorism
legislation and policy.
Commercial Uses of Space and Space Tourism combines the
perspectives of academics, policy makers and major industry players
around three central themes: the international legal challenges
posed by the dramatic changes to the spacefaring landscape; the
corresponding legal and regulatory responses to these challenges at
the national level; and topical questions of global space
governance. Chapters cover emerging activities in commercial
spacefaring, including space tourism and space transportation, and
identify the regulatory issues that may arise in the absence of a
clear boundary between airspace and outer space. By taking a
pragmatic, inductive approach, the book aims to breathe new life
into the discussion of the air?space boundary, while informing
readers about the many exciting recent developments in commercial
spacefaring. This book will appeal to lecturers, academics and
students in space law and air law, as well as policy makers and
industry practitioners involved in the regulation of orbital and
suborbital commercial spaceflight, both manned and unmanned.
Contributors include: P. De Man, M. Gold, A. Harrington, C.
Hearsey, T. Herman, A. Kerrest, J.-B. Marciacq, J.-F. Mayence, W.
Munters, D.P. Murray, K. Nyman-Metcalf, L.J. Smith, A. Soucek, J.
Stubbs, S. Wood, J. Wouters
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Cases such as Actavis UK Limited & Ors v Eli Lilly and Co
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This book examines the interconnections between artificial
intelligence, data governance and private law rules with a
comparative focus on selected jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific
region. The chapters discuss the myriad challenges of translating
and adapting theory, doctrines and concepts to practice in the
Asia-Pacific region given their differing circumstances, challenges
and national interests. The contributors are legal experts from the
UK, Israel, Korea, and Singapore with extensive academic and
practical experience. The essays in this collection cover a wide
range of topics, including data protection and governance, data
trusts, information fiduciaries, medical AI, the regulation of
autonomous vehicles, the use of blockchain technology in land
administration, the regulation of digital assets and contract
formation issues arising from AI applications. The book will be of
interest to members of the judiciary, policy makers and academics
who specialise in AI, data governance and/or private law or who
work at the intersection of these three areas, as well as legal
technologists and practising lawyers in the Asia-Pacific, the UK
and the US.
This accessible and innovative textbook adopts a practical,
transactions-centered approach to contract law by using contract
clauses to explain doctrinal concepts. While reading this book,
students will gain a working knowledge of important contract
provisions and learn how to use contracts to prevent problems,
reduce risks, and add value to transactions. This textbook contains
unique features including reflection prompts, case highlights, and
''applying what you learned'' exercises to reinforce learning and
help students gain essential transactional skills. Law professor
and contracts expert Nancy Kim focuses on litigation prevention
with a problem-solving approach. She offers helpful tips to avoid
potential pitfalls in drafting contracts and provides explanations
for common contract clauses and their meanings. Access to a digital
teacher's manual is available upon purchase of the book. The
Fundamentals of Contract Law and Clauses will be an invaluable
resource for both law and business students, specifically in
contracts, commercial law, business law and other
transactions-oriented classes. Contents: PART I INTRODUCTION PART
II A ROADMAP TO A CONTRACT 1. The Purpose of a Contract and
Contract Clauses 2. The Anatomy of a Contract 3. A Very Brief
Overview of Contract Law PART III CONTRACT CLAUSES AND CONTRACT
DOCTRINE 4. Common Contract Clauses Involving Contract Formation 5.
Contract Clauses and Contract Enforceability 6. Contract Clauses
and Issues Related to Performance and Breach 7. Contract Clauses
and Parties Other Than the Original Parties to the Contract 8.
Contract Clauses Addressing Remedies Index
The Legal Profession in South Africa: History, Liability & Regulation discusses the history of the legal profession in South Africa, the common-law liability of legal practitioners and the regulation of the profession. The work describes the development of the profession in South Africa, highlighting the complex role that practitioners have played in the development of our society. It also explores the legal nature of the relationships that may exist between practitioners and clients as well as between practitioners themselves.
The fundamental questions at the core of the book are: what are the duties that are imposed upon legal practitioners by contract law or otherwise, and under what circumstances can they be held liable towards clients and third parties? The most important provisions of the Legal Practice Act, as well as the Rules and Regulations issued under the Act, are set out and explained. The broader issues of legal ethics and professional conduct are considered along with the ethical and statutory duties of legal practitioners towards clients, the courts and their colleagues.
The final chapter covers personal costs orders, setting out the categories and instances in which courts have made these orders in the past. This book is aimed at anyone interested in the legal profession. It is an essential addition to the library of legal practitioners who will benefit from the discussion of various theoretical and practical issues related to the work they do. It is also a useful tool for law students who seek a better understanding of the legal profession.
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