2,168 research outputs found
The way forward for the Land Registry
No full textThe author sets out the context in which the Land Registry consultation papers of 2002 on the subjects of E-conveyancing and Land Registration Rules were undertaken. Article by Louis Charlebois of Gibson Young solicitors, published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
Financial crime – The mens rea for knowing receipt
No full textThe author reviews relevant cases and applicable law relating to mens rea (guilty mind) in receipt of the proceeds of crime or wrongdoing. Article by Dr John Breslin (Barrister and lecturer in law at University College, Dublin) published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of Londo
The OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises: an analysis
No full textThe author sets out the context in which the Land Registry consultation papers of 2002 on the subjects of E-conveyancing and Land Registration Rules were undertaken. Article by Dr Charles Chatterjee (Law Department, London Guildhall University), published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
Silent, forgotten and vulnerable: examining the risks for children with a parent in prison
No full textArticle by Professor Janet Walker (Emeritus
Professor, Newcastle Centre for Family Studies, Newcastle
University) published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Society
for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the
Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced
Legal Studies, University of London. This article is taken from a
paper presented by the author at the Institute of Advanced Legal
Studies during a workshop on prison & family on May 18,
2006
Creating land registration systems for developing countries
No full textExplaining the significance of available security for mortgages and accurate records of ownership for land tax, the author assesses UN guidelines on how countries in transition should set up land registration systems and considers how the systems operating in various countries can be adapted for the purpose. Article by Louis Charlesbois published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
German legal entities suitable for attorneys
No full textThe author looks at the forms of association available for lawyers engaged in professional practice in Germany, covering traditional civil law partnerships and the options of Partnerschaft and the private limited liability companies (Anwalts-GmbH). Article by Dr Frank Wooldridge (University of Notre Dame, London). Published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
Insolvency – Multiple receivers a recipe for chaos?
No full textThe author provides a case note and analysis of the findings of Rimer J. in the decision of Gwembe Valley Department Co. Ltd (in receivership) v Koshy & Ors, concerning a farming project in Zambia. Article by Linda Linklater (Barrister, Chancery House Chambers, Leeds). Published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
Cui bono? A new corporate vehicle for the public sector
No full textThe author puts the case for the creation of a new corporate structure - public benefit organisation (PBO) - to provide a vehicle for the decentralisation of public services. This article follwos from Philip Goldenberg's Editorial in this issue which looks at issues relating to the private finance initiative and the public/private partnership. Article by Philip Goldenberg, a Partner in city solicitors S.J. Berwin, published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
Trusts & Equity – How dumb is the blind trust?
No full textThe author describes the complexities and difficulties that can arise from blind trusts, illustrated by relevant cases. Article by Paul Matthews of Withers solicitors published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
Employee participation in France and Germany
No full textThe author considers the positions taken by two European countries which have always taken employee participation seriously. Article by legal scholar Dr Frank Wooldridge, published in Amicus Curiae - Journal of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and its Society for Advanced Legal Studies. The Journal is produced by the Society for Advanced Legal Studies at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
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