INTRODUCTIONThe inaugural part of this series dealt with its theoretical foundations, specifically, law as a social institution; change; Rosco Pounds Legacy of Law and Social Engineering; Nigerian ...

In Wallmapu, Chile, the situation of Mapuche youths Lientur Millacheo and Jaime Huenchuñir—the first individuals in Chile to be prosecuted under the country’s newly revised Anti-Terrorism Law—has ...

In English law, the enforceability of an obligation to pay a sum of money triggered on the breach of a contract has been generally tested based on whether the sum stipulated is a penalty or liquidated ...

An outright ban on non-compete causes in employment contracts is among the options proposed in a working paper published alongside yesterday’s budget. According to the consultation document, such ...

A tool called AI-Newton can derive scientific laws from raw data, but is some way from developing human-like reasoning. Most artificial-intelligence (AI) models can reliably identify patterns in data ...

The new legislation was adopted after dozens of men were convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was drugged by her husband. By Ségolène Le Stradic Reporting from Paris French lawmakers voted to ...

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RIVERSIDE (KESQ) - The Board of Supervisors today approved a new three-year contract with the union representing upper-level Riverside County sheriff's personnel, District Attorney's Office ...

The Solano County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a high-stakes agreement that could see the Sheriff’s Office take over half of Vallejo’s police beats during afternoon and evening hours ...

Ever felt the frustration of a deal bogged down by endless paperwork, phone calls, or costly middlemen? Traditional agreements, from big business deals to simple online purchases, often bring hidden ...

Could someone take you to court over an agreement you made – or at least appeared to make – by sending a “👍”? Emojis can have more legal weight than many people realise. A search of the Australasian ...