A quick look at what regulators discussed post-turmoil, including ideas on regulatory metrics and market sentiment.
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When Ridiculous Terms in a Contract are NOT Legally Binding
Even if you voluntarily sign a contract with crazy terms, the contract may be unreasonable in the eyes of the law. Case Study: Jones v Star Credit Corp
Continue readingOxford, Cambridge Law Interviews: Legal Concepts to Know, Based on Real Questions
No, it’s not true that you don’t need to know anything about law to pass the Oxbridge interview. Let’s look at a causation example.
Continue readingThe Classic Lifeboat Case: Is Eating People to Survive Murder?
Even if you haven’t studied law, you would’ve heard of this one. Does necessity apply? Case Study: R v Dudley and Stephens
Continue readingTwo Arguments to Legally Get Away With Crime (Including Murder)
Bringing up duress and necessity can act as defences for serious crimes. Case Study: Re A (Conjoined Twins)
Continue readingYou’re Not Legally Liable For People’s Dumb Actions
When the law states that the claimant made an unreasonable decision, you’re off the hook. Case Studies: McKew v Holland, Wieland v Cyril Lord Carpets
Continue readingYou Can’t Own a Patent Through Your AI
Is artificial intelligence just a tool? Lawyers and programmers talk about the implications. Case Study: Thaler, DABUS, AI art
Continue readingCountry Comparison: Can the Police Legally Lie During Interrogations?
Looking at the legality of police lying during interrogations. Focus: US, UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
Continue readingShohei Ohtani Contract Termination is Impossible?
The collective bargaining agreement addressed this. Also, it’s not really $700 million, more like $460 million.
Continue readingThe Definition of Murder is Weirdly Complicated
Rerum Natura? Malice afterthought? Let me explain what all that means. Case Study: R v Crutchley
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