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Foreign law illegality and non-contractual claims

Conflict of Laws

Since Foster v Driscoll [1929] 1 KB 470, common law courts have recognised that contracts made with the intention to commit a criminal offence in a foreign state are unenforceable, even if the contract contemplated an alternative mode or place of performance.

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A day in the life of a future trainee associate

SimplyLawJobs

Exploring law was my most memorable class in my first year as there was often meditation involved and exploration of topics such as finding joy in law. However, I also enjoyed my politics modules as they gave me an opportunity to experience law from creation to implementation. 7:30 am Monday is my busy day.

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FBI Investigating The Destruction of 500 Doses Of The Moderna Vaccine

JonathanTurley

This is a case where criminal prosecution would be the only effective deterrent. It is difficult for individuals to sue such defendants (or the hospital) due to the risk of contracting Covid-19 or even those who did contract the virus while waiting.

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What it’s like to be a law student turned legal secretary

SimplyLawJobs

My favourite subjects were Criminal law (Year 1), Criminal Evidence (year 2) and Human rights (year 3). Therefore, personally I thought that these subjects were areas of law that directly affected especially marginalised people. What is more is important is the fact that you are able to overcome them and carry on.

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How to Get Work as a Paralegal

SimplyLawJobs

local government, property, family or criminal law etc.). This covers all the basic areas of academic law including, English Legal System, Contract Law, Law of Tort and a choice of another legal topic. Where to Start? If you already have experience, that’s a great place to start.

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

Paralegal Bootcamp

Criminal law, family law, corporate law – each comes with unique demands and rewards. A perfect example might be to compare the interpersonal skills required of a litigation paralegal working in family law or personal injury compared with someone who works in commercial or construction litigation.

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Third-party arbitration funding – Comparative analysis and Indian Perspective

LexForti

Despite the absence of an open provision for TPF, the amendments in the “Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1999” and the “Specific Relief Act, 1963” which have ensured that the performance of a contract is mandatory, boost the confidence of the funders and make it prone to increased cases of funding. CONFIDENTIALITY. 213–233 (2019). [14]

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