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In his application to the Civil Law Court, Cllr. Nwabudike complains that since his admission to the Supreme Bar as Legal Counsel on June 21, 2002, he has been, and continues to be, in good standing in the service of the LNBA as General…

The Administrative Court (TA) rejected a request for information from a land concession company on an ongoing investigation by the Commission against Corruption (CCAC) into several expirations of land concessions.In 2018, former director…

Cheetah Omni LLC, v AT&T Services, Inc. (Supreme Court 2020) Asked question: In Rodriguez v. Fed. Deposit Ins. Society., 140 S. Ct. 713 (2020), the Court ruled that federal courts cannot create their own judicial rules unless it…

In the famous case of Meinhard versus Salmon, Judge Benjamin Cardozo wrote in lofty language that lawyers for abused business owners love to quote since the duty of loyalty between closely held business owners is extremely high: "Not…

Monrovia - An allegation by a Guinean company that its container has gone missing at the Monrovia free port has taken on another dimension with Justice Minister Frank Musa Dean appearing to be caught in the net of a legal feud. On…

In a unanimous decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's common law prohibition against champerty and upkeep, opening Minnesota up to third-party litigation funding. Maslowski v. Prospect Funding Partners LLC, et…

The third session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) passed and adopted the “Civil Code of the People's Republic of China” on May 28, 2020. This law will enter into force on…

Editor's Note: This is an article in a periodical series called Stepping Up, highlighting times of compassion, duty, and community in uncertain times. A story to tell? Email it to [email protected] with the subject…

introductionCase law in the Hungarian legal systemTheoretical and practical problemsThe major novelties of the reformLimited precedent systemUniformity complaintReform assessmentintroductionWhile COVID-19 grabbed the headlines, a new law,…

" style ="margin: 5px 15px 0 0px; border: 1px solid # 999; width: 150px;"/>Jordan wajsWhile it may seem unprecedented, COVID-19 is not the first global pandemic to disrupt modern society as we know it. The Spanish flu pandemic…

Does a plaintiff who sues the police for falsifying evidence against him in a criminal case have to prove that he has been formally exonerated in that case? The answer to this question, like too many other important…

An outspoken Russian priest has aroused public anger for comparing common law spouses to "prostitutes". Archpriest Dmitry Smirnov, who has raised his eyebrows in the past for call abortions "worse than the Holocaust" and…

More Canadians than ever are entering a common-law union. About one-fifth of Canadians are in a common-law relationship, a three-fold increase from 1981, according to 2016 data from Statistics Canada. The type of relationship…

To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. Liquidated Damages Although not present in all contracts, there will be occasions when liquidated damages are mentioned in contracts and…

To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. This is a rare, albeit increasingly frequent, occasion where competition law becomes a hot topic in the Turkish mainstream press. The last few weeks of 2019 have been…

The academic level of common law degrees will also remain unchanged, as the JD will be considered a first law degree, not a graduate degree. "Students will continue to benefit from a proudly bilingual and rigorously…

As the world becomes more and more connected, many lawyers have chosen to leave their home countries to become certified lawyers and practice law in other jurisdictions. In addition to the procedural requirements that…

The Enforcement Branch (ED) has been unable to act against a large number of…

BOSTON - Lawyers for former college coaches, a former college athletics official and other defendants said their clients had no relationship or knowledge of each other's actions in a vast criminal company led by Rick Singer.Their arguments…

Something he found interesting in reviewing cases under the new legislation was a new source of litigation: the category of unmarried couples. “There's a lot more dispute over whether two people…

introduction Comparative contract law is a fascinating area of ​​academic discussion, as it explores many challenges relating to the interpretation and application of various rules in competing…

Monrovia - Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of 6e The Montserrado County Civil and Judicial Court has issued an arrest warrant against the Deputy Foreign Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Henry Fahnbulleh. Justice Gbeisay's…

Homepage Daily News South Carolina High Court unties the knot… Family law South Carolina High Court unties common-law marriage knot By Debra Cassens-Weiss August 2, 2019, 12:30 p.m. CDT Image taken from Shutterstock.com. If…

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - In a decision released Wednesday morning, the state Supreme Court struck down common law marriage in Palmetto state.A common-law marriage is a marriage without formal marriage or license. Previous requirements…

THE EDITOR, Sir: So Prophetess Almarie Campbell of Tarrant Baptist Church will bring fire and destruction to Parliament and Parliamentarians. This is because they propose to repeal a law (the Obeah law) which was first promulgated to…

This month, The Life panelists shared stories from their own congregations and other religious groups on how they benefit from the legal structures offered by their own constitutions as well as by civil and canon law. They answered…

Judge Dunbar (right) presents the Certificate of Appreciation to Associate Judge Yousif D. Kaba (left) Brewerville, Montserrado County - Over the weekend, staff from the Monrovia Temple of Justice Civil Law Court honored newly appointed…

Today the Court decided FTB v. Hyattcanceling Nevada v. Hall and declare that states enjoy sovereign immunity before the courts of other states. The majority opinion has rather sharp critical...largely because it was not based on any…

The Tsar previously wrote on the Ninth Circuit blog Henderson decision and the apparently harsh consequences it has for vicarious liability of creditors. See Henderson v. United Student Aid Funds, Inc.., 918 F.3d 1068 (9th…

Brexit is expected to "wrest" Ireland from the influence of the common law system and "possibly even sever" the centuries-old ties between the Irish and English legal systems, a prominent Irish…

Submit your questions to [email protected] Civil affairs only, please.Question: "If you get married in Texas, common-law or otherwise, is it true that the law in Louisiana does not recognize marriage so that one spouse does not have to…

Marriage was once a key gateway to adulthood, allowing for legitimate sexual intimacy, parenthood, and household chores. But nowadays, most couples live together before they get married or avoid the tradition altogether, even when…

Some lawyers see that the settlement, in some of its clauses, affects their interests and their affairs. Many Emirati lawyers have raised concerns over an article of the settlement recently introduced into the UAE's civil proceedings…

Former President of the Liberian Chess Federation under siege, Winston Ireland MONROVIA - The Civil Law Court ruled in favor of the Liberian Chess Federation in the case involving the federation and the dethroned president, Winston…

MONROVIA - FrontPageAfrica has gathered from irreproachable sources that the judge of the Court of Civil Law, Yousif Kaba, is called to join the magistracy if the associate judge Kabineh Ja'neh is dismissed. The source of the…

On February 21, the Executive Yuan of Taiwan unveiled the Enforcement Act of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748, which, if passed, will recognize same-sex marriages. An anti-LGBT group criticized the bill for violating the results of…

© Neil Lang Trevor Tayleur, Associate Professor and Head of Design and Assessment at the University of Law, gives his expert opinion on the common law system used in England and Wales and explains why London…

Use the Lexology Making the Deal a Reality tool to compare responses in this article with responses from other jurisdictions. Enforcement How do the courts in your jurisdiction resolve competing terms in multiple contracts relating to a…

Monrovia - The Temple of Justice Civil Court "A" on Tuesday, January 15, declared a bond posted for the lawsuit of Hot Pepper editor Philipbert Browne "insufficient". Kennedy L. Yangian Report, Brown faces a lawsuit for US $ 10…

Monrovia - Civil Law Court "B" Becomes New Location for Case Involving Suspended Liberia Marketing Association President Alice Yeeban and Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, this paper reliably learned. Kennedy L. Yangian Report,…

DIXVILLE, Montserrado - Wednesday October 10 marked World Mental Health Day, a day designed to draw attention to the importance of mental health. In Liberia, programs were organized at the Ministry of Health and at the ES Grant Mental…

The world of civil law covers all cases that are not of a criminal nature. Class action, negligence, human rights, libel and securities cases are just a few examples of civil law cases. These five landmark cases left an indelible mark on…

Ernest Daku Jallah Monrovia - Judge Yussif D. Kaba of the Montserrado County Civil Court ordered the suspension of all electoral activities of the National Union of Students of Liberia (LINSU). Report by Augustine T. Tweh, The…

Last name: Ryan bies Title: Shareholder, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer Education: BA, biology, Luther College; JD, University of Saint-Thomas Ryan Bies, shareholder of Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills…

The federal common law of foreign relations is a shrinking area. It should still govern many questions related to immunity, but not for the reasons given by the courts and other academics. The federal common law of foreign relations has…

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Representation of a session of the Roman Senate. From a 19th century fresco (QCOSTARICA BLOG) Most readers will understand that Costa Rica has a Roman (Napoleonic) civil law system, like court system, which is the system of laws used…

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In response to the Israeli rabbinate's monopoly on marriage in Israel, the author proposes an act of civil disobedience.A de facto marriage is an act of protest against a corrupt system of religious marriage and divorce in Israel. Israel's…

Since colonial times, human rights in India have had a double heritage. On the one hand, it was the government's way of promoting religious freedom and tolerance. Allowing religious communities to observe their own laws on marriage,…

JURIST Guest Columnist Julie R. Colton of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law explains how the new legalization of same-sex marriage may raise more questions than it answers, especially when it comes to the marriage of…

Ireland will become much more isolated after Brexit as one of only two common law jurisdictions remaining in the European Union, leading Irish legal experts have warned. Paul Gallagher SC, former Attorney…

The contractor's notice of claim provisions of sub-clause 20.1 are one of the most sensitive provisions of FIDIC contracts. However, the effectiveness and enforceability of these provisions may be affected by the law which the parties…

To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Imagine running a business in a country other than your home country. What would be the legal framework? Would that allow you to move forward with your innovative…

What is Common Law Property? Common law ownership is a system that most states use to determine ownership of property acquired during marriage. Unlike the community property system, which treats property acquired during a…

Thai Airways must take civil action Limitation period "no need to extend"…

A male dog from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on November 30, 2009 sniffs some of the ivory and skins of wild animals he helped seize from poachers across the country during a press briefing at the KWS headquarters in Nairobi. The…

Monrovia - Lawyers who do not have a license or a renewed license will not be allowed to practice in the civil court "B" of the Temple of Justice, warned Judge Johannes Zogbay Zlahn, president of the civil court. Kennedy L. Yangian…

Monrovia - TThe civil court closed Sarafina Ventures and Communications Inc. (LOVE FM 105.1 and Love TV Channel 7) and LIB 24 Radio operated by LIB 24 Incorporated, on the basis of a motion for preliminary injunction resulting from a…

Stepping out of the political arena, one cannot help but notice the upheaval that Britain's European obligations seem to have caused within its legal system. Suddenly, Sec. 2 of the European Communities Act 1972 gave 'supremacy' to…

A young woman from a poor Massachusetts family struggles in school and is referred to a behavioral health provider serving Medicaid patients. After prolonged counseling of questionable quality, she is diagnosed with bipolar disorder…

Does the Bible talk about common law marriage?In Genesis 24:67, Isaac married Rebecca by bringing her to his mother's tent and taking her as his wife. There was no public ceremony.Was it a common law marriage? And is that a bad thing?In…

The constant convergence of the two systems Common law and civil law are the two main legal systems operating across the world. These systems are inherently separate and distinct. Traditionally, jurisprudence is the main source of…

Q: When did civil law courts start to be used in the United States? When was the first costume or major decision on the note? - JRG, Wilmington A: Civil law, sometimes called civil law or Roman law, is a legal system that originated in…

Recent comments by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales have revived a debate on the balance between the finality of arbitration and the consideration of important points of law by the courts. In England and other common law…

Kim Davis' beliefs, like so many religious thoughts in the United States, are a mishmash of American civil religion, the Bible, the Constitution, and the invocation of freedom. One of the quotes that looms large in the Bible in claiming…

introduction The civil codes of almost all the countries of the Middle East are derived from the Egyptian civil code, itself based on French civil laws. It is therefore quite ironic that most of the countries in the Middle East whose…

CAIRO - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi promulgated a law on October 27 to strengthen sanctions against those who vandalize public and government facilities. The law stipulates that the police must protect public facilities and…

Two related cases recently decided by the Supreme Court of Canada (“CSC”) confirm that contractual errors with tax consequences can be corrected in Quebec civil law, as is the case everywhere in…

The economist todayHandpicked stories, in your inboxA daily email with the best of our journalismIn the summer of 2013, British royalists eagerly awaited the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child. If the couple had had…

The Supreme Court has issued an opinion on a public interest petition for a declaration that canon law is the personal law of Indian Christians and that a decree of marriage dissolution granted by an ecclesiastical court is valid and…

This article originally appeared in Agenda magazine. Check out the current issue here.Among the many pitfalls facing foreign investors overseas, many can be categorized under "similarities and…