Doctrine of Corporate Veil in Gilford Motor Co Ltd v Horne
Introduction The doctrine of the corporate veil is a fundamental principle in company law, establishing that a company is a separate legal entity from ...
Should the Canadian Constitution Continue to Operate on Unwritten Rules? Assessing the Case for Codification and the Challenges of Constitutional Change
Introduction The Canadian Constitution, a framework that governs the political and legal structure of the nation, is a unique blend of written and unwritten ...
Hyde v Wrench (1840) 3 Beavan’s Reports 334; 49 English Reports 132
Introduction This essay explores the landmark case of Hyde v Wrench (1840) 3 Beavan’s Reports 334; 49 English Reports 132, a foundational decision in ...
The CJEU Considers EU Law to be Supreme Over All Conflicting National Law – Including Constitutional Law. Some National Constitutional Courts Take a More Conditional View of Supremacy. What Limits Have They Placed on Supremacy, and Have They Been Right to Do So?
Introduction The principle of the supremacy of European Union (EU) law, as established by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), asserts ...
There is no direct relationship between the elements of crime and the production of evidence before the court by prosecution in a criminal matter
Introduction The relationship between the elements of a crime and the production of evidence by the prosecution in a criminal matter is a nuanced ...
Piercing the Veil of Incorporation
Introduction The concept of the corporate veil is a fundamental principle in company law, establishing that a company is a separate legal entity from ...
Is the English Law Reform Process Sufficiently Agile to Keep Pace with Rapid Societal Changes?
Introduction This essay critically examines whether the English law reform process is sufficiently agile to address the rapid changes occurring in contemporary society. Utilising ...
The Separation of Powers is Not Absolute in the United Kingdom: Discuss
Introduction The doctrine of the separation of powers, as articulated by Montesquieu in the 18th century, posits that the legislative, executive, and judicial functions ...
Can Member State X Challenge the Legality of the Platform Work Directive, and What Are Its Chances of Success?
Introduction On 24 October 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Directive 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work, commonly referred to ...
Discuss the Extent to Which the Veil of Incorporation is Respected by the Courts, and Analyse the Adequacy of the Grounds Upon Which the Courts Will Not Respect the Veil When Addressing the Potential for Individuals to Abuse Its Application
Introduction The concept of the veil of incorporation, a cornerstone of company law, establishes a company as a separate legal entity distinct from its ...
