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What is commmon law?It is the system of law - used in the UK as well as in many places that were once part of the British Empire - based on precedents of judges' decisions rather than written law.Common law is made by judges who study…

The Commercial Court of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales (Commercial Court) has granted a motion for summary judgment on a claim for enforcement in England of a judgment DIFC Courts (an…

DECEMBER 9 - There is an appointment by His Majesty the King of a person known as the Law Revision Commissioner. This appointment is made under a little-known law called the Law Revision Law of 1968 or Law 1. The Law Revision…

Opportunities and challenges As the largest and one of the leading law schools in Canada, the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section) will welcome its next dean as a dynamic and transformative leader who will work collaboratively within…

Canada: Emergency leave for infectious diseases is not constructive dismissal at common law To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. In May 2020, Ontario Regulation 228/20 was…

Schools across the country need funds and other resources to combat the lasting effects of segregation, University of Virginia President Jim Ryan '92 said in the season finale of Common Law ", a UVA Law podcast. Ryan, an expert in law and…

The world-champion US women's football team have turned to the courts - as well as the court of public opinion - in their fight for fair wages and working conditions. Their efforts, and those of female athletes around the world, may…

Barrie's Simmering Kettle recently had its liquor license revoked following complaints that it remained open for indoor dining despite provincial orders to the contrary. According to Kettle's social media channels, he is immune to…

It's time to rethink the way we regulate the police, says Professor Rachel Harmon in the latest episode of "Common Law," a podcast sponsored by the University of Virginia Law School. Police reforms should be broader than individual…

As the Supreme Court overturned laws that criminalized private behavior, other forms of legal and social regulation have taken their place, New York University law professor Melissa Murray argues of of “Common…

What is the common law? Common law is a collection of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts. The common law influences the decision-making process in unusual cases where the outcome cannot be…

As it seeks to capitalize on Brexit, the UK should shed the legacy of the EU's codified legal system and fully restore its own common law. This will bring many opportunities to the city and the millions of people benefiting from the…

Being married unlocks many financial benefits, but it's time those benefits were decoupled from an institution that's rapidly declining among low-income Americans, says Professor Naomi Cahn in the latest episode of "Common Law," a podcast…

Four new judges have been appointed to the courts of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), including the first female UAE common law judge appointed to the United Arab Emirates. The new judges were sworn in on Monday…

Ruth Bansoba graduated in 2020 from the Civil Law program. Image: Ruth Bansoba / Supplied Reading time: 2 minutes Ruth Bansoba aims to motivate black youth to consider a career in the…

“Common Law” kicked off its third season Tuesday with a look at visions of a “promised land” on race with Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy. Sponsored by the…

He called it "the law of the dog". Portrait by Henry William Pickersgill The English are curiously ambivalent about their system of law. In a way, I blame Dickens, his influence as outsized as his…

Let us examine what distinguishes the common law. Law in general consists in establishing and applying rules which coordinate social action. Civil law systems do this by consolidating the rules into a regularly updated legal code.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…