The second thematic volume in the series Studies in Private International Law Asia looks into direct jurisdiction, that is, the situations in which the courts of 15 key Asian states (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and India) are prepared to hear a case involving cross-border elements.
The essays in this volume examine the emergence of the concept of corporate social responsibility, and the uses that have been made of the language of corporate responsibility to explore the business/society relationship.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the Institute of Maritime Law at Southampton University, current and former maritime law researchers came together to discuss the evolution of this fascinating area of law in the last 30 years and to stimulate discussion on its possible future.
Now it its second edition, this book is an authoritative and comprehensive review on all aspects of the law that relate to liability insurance contracts.
This book analyzes the multi-faceted scandal that has tarnished the reputation of the United Auto Workers (UAW), an iconic union revered for its commitment to union democracy and ethical practices, showing what went wrong to lead the spread of corruption and how to remedy it.
DENNIS CAMPBELL AND MARK MILLER Introduction Within the last decade, there has been significant expansion in both the frequency and quantity of direct foreign investment by Western countries and multinational 1 corporations (MNC's) in the forni of joint ventures in Eastern Europe.
The tax implications of social media are numerous and highly debated, spanning such issues as the taxation of influencers, digital barter, and digital services taxes.
Sustainable finance is a holistic approach to the sustainability development goals (SDG), so that the interdependence between environmental, social, and governance issues is unveiled.
Making Sense of Construction Improvement provides a critical evaluation of the construction improvement debate from the end of the Second World War through to the modern era.
The perfect desktop reference source, classroom training aid, or briefcase companion to share with clients or other advisors,Field Guide to Estate & Retirement Planning, Business Planning & Employee Benefitsis an easy-to-use, practical reference that helps professionals identify and understand a broad range of key concepts and techniques used in estate, business, and employee benefit planning.
Provides useful background and detailed advice on the law surrounding a wide range of commercial agreements including: Key common clauses; When to use standard terms; Procedures and good practice; Termination of contracts; Remedies for breach; Specific issues relating to export, software and consumer contracts.
This essential handbook on international arbitration has been updated to include a new chapter on investment treaty arbitration, detailing the kind of investments which are covered by investment treaties, persons to whom investment treaties apply, the rights commonly provided under investment treaties, ICSID arbitration and commonly encountered issues and practical considerations.
The newly revised and fully updatedCommercial Property Coverage Guide, 7th Editionprovides up-to-date insights on these vital topics: ISO commercial property forms including all causes of loss forms, builders risk, business income, leasehold interest, mortgage holders E&O, tobacco sales warehouses, condos, legal liability An entire chapter on commercial endorsements available for use (almost 60 pages!
There are an estimated 40,000 international Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), working in an enormous global aid industry; official development assistance alone reached GBP90bn in 2014.
Geschäftsgeheimnisgesetz und Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz – die beiden zur Umsetzung von EU-Richtlinien erlassenen Gesetze dienen dem Schutz von Geschäftsgeheimnissen und deren Inhabern bzw.
Katharina Hagemann zeigt beispielhaft anhand des Mobiltelefons, wie es in globalen Wertschöpfungsketten zu Menschenrechtsverletzungen verschiedenster Art und verschiedensten Ausmaßes kommen kann.
Spätestens seit dem Inkrafttreten des Gesetzes zur Umsetzung der zweiten Aktionärsrechterichtlinie ist die Rückforderung der Vorstandsvergütung auch für deutsche Aktiengesellschaften höchst relevant.
