The Harmful Effects of Tariffs from a Legal Perspective What are The Harmful Effects of Tariffs from a Legal Perspective? Tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—are among the oldest tools of statecraft and economic control. While their use is often justified under the guise of protecting domestic industries or ensuring national Read more…
Ransom as a Crime: A Legal and Ethical Analysis Ransom, as a crime, occupies a unique position within criminal law. It typically involves the unlawful seizure of a person or property accompanied by a demand for payment or other concessions in exchange for release. While historically linked to piracy and Read more…
The Fraud Triangle as a Legal Problem: Intersections of Motive, Opportunity, and Rationalization Fraud, a deliberate act of deception intended for personal or financial gain, represents one of the most persistent and costly threats to institutions, governments, and societies. While much scholarly attention has been given to fraud from criminological, Read more…
Deed of Rectification: A Legal Instrument of Correction and Clarity I. Introduction In legal transactions, especially those involving the transfer of property or the execution of complex agreements, the possibility of human error—be it clerical, typographical, or factual—remains a persistent reality. The legal system, being both pragmatic and structured, provides Read more…
The Federal Probation Period: A Legal Perspective Federal probation in the United States is a judicially imposed alternative to incarceration, governed primarily by statutory law and administered by the judiciary through the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System. While often associated with rehabilitative aims, the probation period is fundamentally a Read more…
Local Jurisdiction: A Legal Examination In the framework of legal systems, jurisdiction defines the authority granted to a court or other legal body to hear and decide cases. Local jurisdiction pertains specifically to the geographical and subject-matter boundaries within which a court or administrative entity may exercise its authority. While Read more…
Incident Reporting: A Legal Perspective In the architecture of modern governance, corporate conduct, and public administration, incident reporting occupies a vital role. From workplace injuries to data breaches, from accidents in public spaces to medical malpractice, the act of reporting an incident is not merely a procedural requirement—it is a Read more…
Liability Insurance: A Legal Perspective In the complex framework of modern legal systems, liability insurance occupies a central role as both a shield for individuals and businesses against financial ruin and a mechanism ensuring that injured parties are compensated. Rooted deeply in the principles of tort law, liability insurance reflects Read more…
Jurisdictional Immunities in International Law: Legal Foundations and Contemporary Application Jurisdictional immunities, a fundamental principle in public international law, refer to the legal doctrine that restricts the jurisdiction of domestic courts over certain foreign entities, most notably sovereign states and their officials. This principle is rooted in the notions of Read more…