Work Place Accidents and UK labor LAWs

The Background
This case study highlights a case, focusing on a claim made by a worker to an employer, having an accident incurred due to un-safe working conditions at the production facility. This also shows the efficiency of the legal experts and UK LAW where protection to human lives at work place is extensively bonded under [...]

Targeting Bonded Labor

Bonded labor is one of the biggest problems the world faces today, and it is equally prevalent in almost every part of the world. This article reflects on the insights of two cases which revolve around this problem and the steps taken by the authorities, legal fraternity and the government to tackle the issue.
Recently in [...]

Legal Cases covering Air Pollution and its After Affects

Air pollution is one of the biggest problems for the world today, and it bears significance in all parts of the globe. This article reflects on the insights of two cases based on air pollution and the steps taken by the authorities, legal fraternity and the government to handle it.
To control pollutant emissions [...]

Pakistani law preserving the Constitutional Fundamental Rights

On January 2 2008, the supreme court of Pakistan had refused to entertain a petition against some amendments made by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), directly related to the restrictions been imposed over the Media concerning Freedom of Speech. The discussed petition had been refused under the scope of Article 184(3) of the constitution, [...]

Legal Cases Targeting Food and Beverage Industries

Consumer protection particularly in the food industry is of paramount importance across all countries. This case-study compares 2 such cases that recently occurred and insights into how the cases are being handled by the respective authorities and governments.
This year, in the US, a Lawsuit had been filed in opposition to soft drinks companies claiming their [...]

Enforceability of lost or destroyed Negotiable Instruments/Commercial Paper

An interesting case that shows the how lost or destroyed Negotiable Instruments/Commercial Paper can remain enforceable is Atlantic National Trust, LLC v. Mcnamee, 2007.
 
The High court in Alabama held that a destroyed promissory note is still enforceable both the maker of the note, or an assignee could enforce it so long as its existence could [...]

Case study – Global copyright and defamation laws and judgments. Axact vs Student Network Resources (SNR).

A case that highlights the lack of unified global copyright and defamation laws, and the business and financial ramifications this has to on-line industries, is Axact Pvt limited vs Student Network Resources.
The case
On November 14, 2007, Axact Pvt limited filed a complaint in New Jersey against ‘Student Network Resources’, SNR to stop it from making [...]