Intellectual Property : Peterson J. once said that ?what's worth copying is worth protecting'. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer
Dissertation - 11 pages - Droit des affaires
At the heart of the copyright legislation is the concept of copying. Copying upto a certain extent is forgiven on the basis of ?fair dealing'. However, the plaintiff has the problem of proving that copying has occurred. One may conclude that Peterson J. overstated the degree of...
The Law Reform Committee Essay: Murder (Rethinking the Mandatory Life Sentence)
Dissertation - 5 pages - Droit européen
Sir Edward Coke stated in the Third Part of his Institutes that "of all felonies, murder is the most heinous". As such, murder has always received the most severe punishment the law could give; a law of King Canute stated that Aberemord 'caedes manifestae' was punishable by death without...
To what extent have developments in individual rights in Britain delivered family friendly working practices, and with what implications for all relevant stakeholders
Dissertation - 7 pages - Droit des affaires
Since New Labour came to power in May 1997 some developments in employments rights have aimed to promote the balancing between work and family life: “Families are the core of our society, but they are under pressure. Women and men struggle with choices over work and family...
Treasure trove in English Common law
Dissertation - 3 pages - Droit civil
In English Law, there is an uneasy distinction between a category of fixtures and chattels. According to Kevin Gray & Susan Francis Gray, the difference between fixtures and chattels is that fixtures are "physical objects which are regarded as acceding to the realty" in opposition with chattels...
Consistence between the English Criminal Justice and Article 6 of the European Convention of Human Rights
Dissertation - 8 pages - Droit pénal
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 positive actions may be required as...
The amendment 8: is death penalty a cruel and unusual punishment?
Dissertation - 2 pages - Droit pénal
Amendment 8 of the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights, influenced by the English Bill of Rights of 1689. It was added to the constitution in 1791, and states that "Excessive bail shall not be required, not excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual...
The Whistleblowers Protection under US Law
Dissertation - 1 pages - Droit civil
It is important to understand what whistleblower means. According to the dictonary - "A whistleblower is a person who alleges misconduct". Whistleblowers may report the misconduct to the lawyers, the media or state or federal agencies. In France everyone knows that this process can be...
Conflict of laws and Crossborder litigation - The slavery issue and the conflict of laws
Dissertation - 6 pages - Histoire du droit
In the field of the conflict of laws, slavery is often perceived as the most difficult question which the courts had to face. Indeed, it is hard to have an indifferent view on the issue, as it involves matters of philosophical, humanitarian, moral, political and economic considerations, which...
Subject matter arbitrability
Étude de cas - 2 pages - Droit autres branches
Subject matter arbitrability, also called objective arbitrability or arbitrability ratione materiae, usually refers to the question of whether the particular subject matter of a given dispute may be resolved by arbitration. Such a question arises due to the tension between two policies:...
Notes on the Carr v Beavan case
Commentaire d'arrêt - 2 pages - Droit de la famille
In this document, we discuss the case of Carr v Beavan. The case was dealt with in the High Court of Justice Chancery Division on 29th October 2008. The judgment was carried out by Mr Justice Floyd. The court had to focus on the testator mental capacity at the relevant time of making his will,...
Dans quelle mesure peut-on dire du système des jurys qu'il est le pivot de la justice pénale en Grande-Bretagne ?
Dissertation - 5 pages - Droit international
In the English criminal justice system, juries have existed for over a thousand years now. Since 1215 they are the usual method of trying criminal cases, and are considered as a really important institution in the English criminal justice process. However, in terms of statistics, trial by jury is...
Responsabilité pour le fait d'autrui - Cas pratique d'un établissement spécialisé
Cas Pratique - 1 pages - Droit civil
Thérèse, mineure placée dans le centre spécialisé l'Orme doré puisqu'atteinte du syndrome dégénératif a poussé Tim son aide soignant qui s'est fracturé et qui ne peut donc plus exercer son métier. Celui-ci souhaite engager la responsabilité du centre spécialisé. Peut-il engager la...
Labour unions in the United States
Fiche - 2 pages - Droit du travail
Trade unions in the United States were first organized in the early nineteenth century. The main purpose of a trade union is to collectively bargain with employers for wages, hours, and working conditions. We can define labour union like an association, combination, or organization of employees...
La culpabilité et la responsabilité
Cas Pratique - 72 pages - Droit pénal
Ce document propose un ensemble de cas pratiques corrigés de droit pénal sur la culpabilité et la responsabilité. "En septembre 2022, Louise Bellavoir rejoint le service du chirurgien Jay Boncoeur. Celle-ci est prévenue par une collègue du comportement insistant du chirurgien quant aux femmes....
The role of economics in legal practices: "market power abuses"
Dissertation - 6 pages - Droit de la concurrence
On May 18th, 1998, the US Justice Department of Justice alleged Microsoft Corporation had abused monopoly power by bundling together its web browser (Internet explorer) with the Windows operating system. According to the Department of Justice, Microsoft used its market power in the...
La place et les droits de la femme dans la société : de l'Antiquité à nos jours
Cours - 6 pages - Histoire du droit
Alexandre Dumas fils, serait le premier à avoir employé le terme de « féminisme ». À l'Antiquité, la femme est le monde du dedans et l'homme le monde du dehors. Cette condition de la femme mariée ou non a varié dans la Grèce antique. Globalement, elle ne participe pas aux affaires de la...
Independence of arbitral tribunal
Étude de cas - 4 pages - Droit autres branches
There is a tension inherent to the arbitration process that raises the sensitive issue of the independence and impartiality of the arbitral tribunal; it is the “tension of an ideal, that is, perfect fairness of the arbitrator, against the reality that the very method by which arbitrators...
Forum non conveniens
Dissertation - 13 pages - Droit des affaires
Document: Dissertation de Droit Commercial en langue anglaise: Forum non conveniens (15 pages) Extrait: The doctrine of lis alibi pendens applies in private international law in order to avoid contradictory judgment. In deed, because the rules of jurisdiction can differ from a country to...
Commentaire d'arrêt de la cour de cassation crim. du 08-02-05
Commentaire de texte - 3 pages - Droit des obligations
Document: Commentaire d'arrêt de la cour de cassation crim. 08-02-05 (Droit Privé) (3 pages) Extrait: Le problème de transfert de responsabilité du fait d'un enfant sans cessation de cohabitation avec ses parents est soumis à la chambre criminelle de la cour de cassation, l'arrêt...
Critically assess the evolution of the law of copyright in the relation to film in the UK.
Dissertation - 6 pages - Propriété intellectuelle
The copyright « is a set of exclusive rights granted by government for a limited time to regulate the use of a particular form, way or manner in which an idea or information is expressed. Copyright may subsist in a wide range of creative or artistic forms or "works" and subject matter...
Le principe d'égalité salariale : le point de vue de la Cour de cassation
Cours - 93 pages - Droit du travail
« Liberté, égalité, fraternité ». Ces trois termes, définitivement adoptés en 1880 et repris par les Constitutions de 1946 et de 1958, représentent le symbole officiel et la devise de la République Française. Depuis toujours, la notion d'égalité tient une place toute particulière dans...
US criminal process
Fiche - 7 pages - Droit international
Document: US criminal process, fiche de 5 pages en anglais sur le procès américain Extrait: The criminal trial process in the United States is the angle stone of criminal law generally speaking, meaning it's more important than material criminal law itself, that is to say a person...
L'égalité de traitement entre les hommes et les femmes dans l'Union européenne
Mémoire - 55 pages - Droit européen
Le 10 décembre 1948, a été proclamée la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme. Elle a été adoptée par l'Assemblée Générale de l'ONU en sa résolution 217 (A) III, signée à Paris. Elle fut instaurée après la fin de la Seconde guerre mondiale avec pour objectif de garantir les droits de...
CAVEJ L1 Anglais juridique
Cours - 222 pages - Droit autres branches
Wales remained a separate entity from England until the 16th century. Wales is composed of a number of principalities (principautés) with distinct characteristics. Those differences resulted in various conflicts until the middle Ages. Fortunately, in 1536, the Act of Union integrated together...
Les accords dans les divorces contentieux
Mémoire - 55 pages - Droit civil
« Dans tous les cas, mariez-vous. Si vous tombez sur une bonne épouse, vous serez heureux, et si vous tombez sur une mauvaise, vous deviendrez philosophe, ce qui est excellent pour l'homme. » Et si la philosophie n'y était pour rien dans les rapports conjugaux, et quand le « Grand Amour » prend...
La discrimination en matière d'emploi
Dissertation - 18 pages - Droit du travail
« Le droit dogmatique considère qu'il y a règle de droit véritable dès qu'un texte émanant de l'organe constitutionnellement compétent a été régulièrement promulgué. Peu importe que ce texte ne soit pas effectivement appliqué ; l'appliquer est une tâche de gouvernants. L'inapplication des lois...
Confessing antitrust criminals: The art of juggling with carrots, sticks and transatlantic disturbances
Étude de cas - 15 pages - Droit autres branches
Fighting cartels is not an easy business to be in. Companies operating cartels are of course very much aware of the illegality of their conduct under the antitrust laws. For that reason, cartels are typically operated in secrecy and considerable efforts are devoted by the participants to avoiding...
Prison labor: an assessment of its role and appropriateness
Étude de cas - 18 pages - Droit civil
“Labor is not only salutary because it is the opposite of idleness; but it is also contemplated that the convict, while he is not at work, shall learn business which would support him when he leaves the prison. The prisoners therefore are taught useful trades only; and among these, care is...
English legal system: the Sources of English Law
Cours - 87 pages - Droit constitutionnel
The judicial decisions are the first to be found to develop a system. Today, they are still influencing the system as a whole. Judicial decisions have a weight that their continental counter part does not have. In England, under certain requirements, decisions are biding the judge with the...
The French Conseil Constitutionnel: In comparison with Constitutional Courts
Dissertation - 11 pages - Droit constitutionnel
I believe that constitutional courts play a major role in legal systems. After the introduction of the 'Conseil Constitutionnel' in 1958, Louis Favoreu, a public law teacher, claimed, 'L'Etat de droit est désormais complet en France'. Indeed, it is often considered that...
