Consumer motivations regarding non-ownership decisions in the automotive industry

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2008   |   .pdf   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In the analysis of non-ownership decisions in the automotive industry "non-ownership" must first be defined. Non- ownership is simply referring to a leasing type of contract, this type of a contract allows for consumption without ownership. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Deconstruction.. Demographics.. Segmentation.. Maintenance.. Variety.. Gratification.. Social approval.. Conclusion.....»

Robert Oppenheimer and the FBI security clearance hearings

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nobody can definitively say whether Oppenheimer truly deserved to lose his security clearance. He made several mistakes of great import. However, he loyally served the United States throughout his life and was instrumental in creating the weapon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. J. Edgar Hoover's importance to the FBI.. Paul and Silvia Crouch - members of the Communist Party.. The Crouch allegations.. Difference between Chevalier's story and the one Oppenheimer originally told by Pash.. Con...»

The international legality of nationalization: An analysis of the bilateral investment treaty between Venezuela and Canada

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   12/05/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «During the Cold War, the legality of a sovereign state nationalizing foreign property was often debated among the world community. The two principal contrasting theories were: (1) socialist theory and (2) western capitalist theory. States from the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. International legal theory on nationalization.. BIT between Venezuela and Canada.. The purpose of the BIT.. BIT and imperative international trade issues.. Public purpose.. Discrimination.. Prompt, adequate and effective...»

The legal process of entering into a joint venture with the Cuban water utility company

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   12/05/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «This paper examines the legal process of entering into a joint venture with the Cuban public water system through a joint venture in a Post-Fidel Castro Cuba. Although Fidel is no longer at the helm, the Cuban Communist party is still in power. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Investment in Cuba.. The advent of Fidel Castro and his bearded revolutionaries.. 1976 codification of Cuba's abandonment of foreign investment by Fidel Castro.. Cuba's implementation of a foreign investment law in 1995.. A post-Fidel...»

Legal and policy issues and campaigning strategy relevant to the 21st congressional district election in Florida

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   12/08/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will outline the legal and policy issues that are pertinent to your election campaign against incumbent Lincoln Diaz-Balart in the 21st U.S. Congressional District of Florida (herein after the 21st District, the District, or the 21st). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview.. Facts about the 21st Congressional District of Florida.. Geography.. Demographic characteristics.. Voting demographics.. The republican incumbent.. The democratic challenger.. 21st district elections since 1992.. Legal issues in the 21st...»

Founding of the ICRC and establishment of International Humanitarian Law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   12/09/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «On a summer day of June 1959, during the wars of Italian unification, a major battle broke out in northern Italy. Later to become known as the battle of Solferino, it was estimated that some six thousand were killed in a single day. Henry Dunant,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Founding of the Red Cross and basis for The Original Geneva Conventions of 1864.. Importance of establishing a distinctive emblem.. The Convention's ten articles.. Revisions and additions the years of 1906, 1929, and 1949.. ICRC...»

To what extent can the Spanish model of citizenship be used for the European Union? Examine the rights and duties of the citizen under the Spanish Constitution as well as the conciliation of various regional aspirations and feelings. In what way is this

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «According to many commentators and journalists, the European Union would be challenged by some crisis, each of them having different natures: for instance, European regions, whereas they could be a good complement for European governance, are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Exploring solutions that have been imagined by other countries.. The Spanish constitution: Various rights in exchange for unity.. Elaboration and overview.. The 'Spanish model of Citizenship'.. A singular regional dimension.. A...»

The unfairness of settlement class action lawsuits

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When settlement class action lawsuits followed the rise of mass tort class actions and gained acceptance, they eliminated the ability of plaintiffs' counsel to represent cases fairly, threaten trial as a bargaining tool or protect future plaintiffs...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The source of the ethical challenges and difficulties surrounding settlement.. Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.. Rule 23 in settlement class actions.. The forfeiture of a hearing upon settlement which creates a...»

Abortion and the Supreme Court

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Abortion is one of the most controversial topics of the American society. Even after Roe v Wade, a 1973 ruling of the Supreme Court permitting abortion, the debate has always been of topical interest. In this feature of The Economist published on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Decision of the Supreme Court - refusal to consider pro-life organisations as dangerous.. SC and the pro-lifers who demonstrate outside abortion clinics.. The abortion issue as a topical interest.. The situation of South Dakota.. The...»

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is primarily a Western document, limiting the claimed universal applicability of Human Rights

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On 10 December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the Third General Assembly of the United Nations. In the aftermath of WW2, nearly every state that had fought with the Western Allies wanted the atrocities of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. How far did the great Western powers influence the writing of the UDHR.. UDHR viewed as being Western.. Cultural relativism.. Conclusion.....»

Law of war crimes: command responsibility and the Yamashita precedent

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In an interesting article from the Legal Times untitled 'From the top on down'1, two American military judges, namely J.D. Hutson and J. Cullen, lay emphasis on the need to hold Secretary of Defence D. Rumsfeld accountable for abuses on his watch...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The legal framework for Yamashita's trial in Manila.. The actual jurisdiction of the American Military Commission.. The legal basis of the charges against the General Yamashita.. Yamashita and command responsibility: A debatable...»

Industrial relations in the United States: A way from confrontation to cooperation

Law & contracts   |   Labor law   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The industrial relations characterize the employee-employers relation in a company. In the United States, the term "industrial relation" really appeared with the creation of the Commission on Industrial relations in 1912 after two leaders of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Confrontation.. The origins of the employer-employee conflicts (1770-1800).. The industrial revolution and the first unions (1800-1870).. The violent era (1870-1900).. Cooperation.. Beginning of the 19th century: An...»

Civil - military relations in Israel

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Israel is a democratic republic and operates under the parliamentary system. Executive power is exercised by the prime minister and the government. It was founded in 1948.The Israeli defence forces, Tsahal, were also created in 1948, with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Civil military relations: The role of Tsahalis in politics and society as an example of Huntington's subjective control.. The 'parachutage' phenomenon: The pre-eminence of military elites in politics.. A strong link between the armed...»

Competition Law

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Market study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The area of EC Competition Law has experienced major structural and substantial changes over the past two decades. The last decade of reforms of EC Competition Law is often cited as the « modernisation process » . Since competition rules always...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relevant market : A key concept in the EC Competition Law.. From the relevant market to the market power.. From a formalistic approach to an economical approach.. The relevant market : A useful tool to be improved.. The...»

Is civil disobedience ever justified?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Man is bound to obey secular princes in so far as this is required by order of justice. Wherefore if the prince's authority is not just but usurped, or if he commands what is unjust, his subjects are not bound to obey him, except perhaps...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The theory of civil disobedience.. The idea of democracy.. Democratic regime and moral obligation to abide by the law.. Democratic form of government and justification to disobey law.. Democracy and the European political...»

Disaster in Darfur and the responsibilities of France

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «On 16 May 2006, resolution 1679 was unanimously adopted by the Security Council of the United Nations Organisation (UNO). It expressed its intention to consider conducting a "United Nations Operation in Darfur" and called for the deployment of "a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Begining of the conflict in Sudan's Darfur region.. Debate on the qualification of exactions in Darfur as crimes of genocide.. Beyond the interrogation on the existence or not of genocide.. Responsibilities regarding international...»

Justice depends on the identification of the individuals with their community

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Seyla Benhabib in The Claims of Culture reported the case of a young Laotian American woman abducted from her work at Fresno State University and then raped. Her assailant, a Hmong/Laotian immigrant, argued that among his tribe this behaviour is the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Value judgment.. Justice, society and religion.. Reasoning and understanding of justice.. Rawl's interpretation.. Justification of rights.. Communitarianism tension.. Community identity.. Conclusi...»

International law: history and definition

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"Truth is that international law is neither a myth on the one hand, nor a panacea on the other, but just one institution among others which we can use for building of a better international order" (J. Brierly, The law of nations, Oxford 1995). Law...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The history of international law.. The promises of international law since the antiquity from Middle Ages.. Peace of Westphalia and the modern state: The development of international law.. Conflicts, wars and new issues in 20th...»

What are the various means allowing the pacific regulation of the disputes?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Hague Peace Conference of 1899, marked a new phase in the history of international arbitration. It ended by adopting a Convention on the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, which dealt not only with arbitration but also with other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Diplomatic means.. Negotiations. good offices and inquiries.. Mediation and conciliation.. Adjudication means.. Arbitration.. Judicial decisions.. The UN Security Council.. Recommendations and UN's role.. Binding...»

Consistence between the English Criminal Justice and Article 6 of the European Convention of Human Rights

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The United Kingdom was one of the original parties to the European Convention of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR). States which contract into the ECHR are obliged to secure the enjoyment of Convention rights for their citizens. Sometimes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Fair and public hearing.. Fairness through the independence and the impartiality of the trial.. The right to a public hearing.. Fairness through reasonable time of the hearing.. Presumption of innocence.. Prompt information about ...»

Is there a "Bolivarian" alternative to free market integration?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Since 1998, voters have elected Hugo Chavez to the presidency three times with increasing margin each time and on August 15, 2004, voters returned to polls to decide whether to remove him from office or not. 59% of voters confirmed the President's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Washington Consensus or structural adjustment.. Trade liberalization.. Privatization.. Financial reforms.. labour reforms.. Rejecting the United States economic hegemony through the Bolivarian Revolution led in Venezuela.. Rejecting...»

The declaration of one's insolvency: content, documents to join and cost

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In 2005 French legislation, concerning the companies in trouble has recently undergone deep modifications (Law 2005-845 of July 26th, 2005 of the book VI of the Commercial Law). Henceforth, there are 3 collective procedures: - Safeguard procedure -...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is the declaration of one's insolvency?. Definitions.. When?. Who?. How to declare one's insolvency.. Documents to join.. Where?. Costs?. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

US Foreign Policy and international law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The United States has been the main supporter of the development of international rules since the end of World War II. The US sought to rebuild an international system that would promote international cooperation in various areas to avoid conflicts:...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Using international law when it serves US interests.. US policy towards Iran and North Korea.. War against Iraq and Afghanistan.. Frustrating multilateral rulemaking.. Kyoto Protocol.. Unsigning the ICC Rome Statute.. Overriding...»

"An English court should solve problems of characterisation by applying the only concepts with which it is familiar, namely those of the forum." Discuss the proposition critically with reference to decided cases

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The English conflict of laws is a body of rules whose purpose is to assist an English court to deal with cases tried before it which contain a foreign element. It consists of three main topics: (i) the jurisdiction of an English court, in the sense...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Classification of the cause of action.. The definition list of the available categories or characterizations.. The case of Ogden v Ogden.. Characterizing laws as either procedural or substantive.. How should the court solve problems...»

Jürgen Habermas overemphasises the role of the public sphere in his theory of law and democracy

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Jürgen Habermas (born June 18, 1929 in Düsseldorf) is a German philosopher, political scientist and sociologist in the tradition of critical theory. His work focuses on the analysis of advanced capitalist industrial society and of democracy and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Habermas's public sphere and his theory of law and democracy.. Habermas's definiton of the public sphere.. An ideal of unrestricted rational discussion of public matters. Habermas defense of the principles of popular sovereignty.. The...»

Legal aspects of international mergers and acquisitions: Sacyr/Eiffage

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Sacyr/Eiffage case involves two public construction companies, the Spanish Sacyr Villehermoso and the French Eiffage. First, let's introduce those two companies. Sacyr is a leading Spanish construction company based and listed in Madrid. It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Beginning of the Sacyr/Eiffage case.. Trigger of the conflict.. The action of France's stock-market authority and the judicial issues.. The consolidation phase.. The end of the conflict.. Bibliography.....»

Difficulties of application of international law - Example of the Cambodia genocide

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will show to the reader the difficulties which can appear in practice concerning the international criminal law. Indeed, several problems can occur. First of all, one has to know what the aim of the international criminal law is and we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Historical context and birth of the Khmer Rouges.. Birth of the movement.. Ideology.. Seizure of power.. The Khmer Rouges regime.. The end of the Khmer Rouges.. Requirements for the crimes considered by the international criminal...»

Essay on restitution obligations throughout Europe

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Restitutionary obligation is the response to unjust enrichment. Unjust Enrichment at the expense of another must be restituted in order to secure a corrective justice. On this very basis restitutionary, as opposed to compensation, aims to deprive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. A general remedy for unjust enrichment.. The developments of two main French writers Aubry and Rau.. The law of restitution: Recognised in common law and in civil law alike.. General considerations on the differences between common...»

Essay on the separation of powers in Europe - A comparative study

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Case study   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «"Each country must find a solution which is sensitive to its domestic culture" this is the position of Lord Irvine of Lairg on the separation of powers. This can be regarded as a politically correct position on a very discussed topic in that it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The separation of powers: A theory, critisms and several interpretations.. The forms and functions of a government.. Threefold division of labour, between a legislator, an administrative official, and an independent judge.. Further...»

Essay on the Rome Convention on the law applicable to contractual obligations

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «The Rome Convention on the Law applicable to contractual obligations "applies to contractual obligations in any situation involving a choice between the laws of different countries." The scope of the Convention is therefore clear; its aim is to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The scope of the convention.. The core of the convention.. The law is chosen by the parties.. Implied terms.. Absence of choice of the parties: Art 4, its new concept, and its criticisms.. The characteristic peformance.. When the...»

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