Showing papers in "Asia Pacific Law Review in 2018"
TL;DR: The European Union (EU) and China, as influential economic powers, are engaging in the negotiations of a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), which if successful will likely be a high-level...
Abstract: The European Union (EU) and China, as influential economic powers, are engaging in the negotiations of a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), which if successful will likely be a high-level...
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TL;DR: The rise of financial technology means that it is easier than ever to raise funds from a large group of people, notably via peer-to-peer lending or crowdfunding platforms as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The rise of financial technology means that it is easier than ever to raise funds from a large group of people, notably via peer-to-peer lending or crowdfunding platforms This article seeks to dis
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TL;DR: For nearly two decades, public enforcement through the Indonesian Competition Authority has been the fulcrum of Indonesia's competition law enforcement as discussed by the authors, however, they fail to provide effect and are ineffective.
Abstract: For nearly two decades, public enforcement through the Indonesian Competition Authority has been the fulcrum of Indonesia’s competition law enforcement. However, they fail to provide effect...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors introduce the subregions of Southwest Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South and East Asia with a chapter dedicated to each subregion and provide a snapshot of international environmental law and institutional arrangements on the vast Asian continent.
Abstract: Professor Simon Marsden, Chair in Energy Law, University of Stirling recently published a book, Environmental Regimes in Asian Subregions, China and the Third Pole, which provides a snapshot of international environmental law and institutional arrangements on the vast Asian continent. The book introduces the subregions of Southwest Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South and East Asia with a chapter dedicated to each subregion. The first chapter is an introductory one, which sheds light on Marsden’s aims, research questions and the theoretical framework of the book. Marsden tends to answer a series of questions, such as: what are institutional arrangements, objectives and principles of legal instruments in those subregions? Are they effective? Are they transferable to other subregions?
3 citations
TL;DR: The boundary between the powers of the judiciary, the legislature and the executive branch with regard to issues involving the rule of law and fundamental rights in common law was discussed in this paper.
Abstract: This article discusses the boundary between the powers of the judiciary, the legislature and the executive branch with regard to issues involving the rule of law and fundamental rights in common la...
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TL;DR: In this article, in-depth interviews with legal practitioners (policemen, prosecutors and judges) and judgment documents in district L, East China, were conducted to study the effect of criminal sentences on public safety.
Abstract: Primarily drawing on in-depth interviews with legal practitioners (policemen, prosecutors and judges) and judgment documents in district L, East China, this study suggests that the effect o...
2 citations
TL;DR: In a private company, conflicts arise from disagreements between controlling and non-controlling shareholders as discussed by the authors, where controlling shareholders may be involved in the management and active monitoring of the company.
Abstract: In a private company, conflicts arise from disagreements between controlling and non-controlling shareholders. Controlling shareholders may be involved in the management and active monitoring of di...
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TL;DR: Weishaar et al. as mentioned in this paper present an output of collaborative efforts that bring together a group of both established and emerging law and economics schola..., which is a collection of articles from the authors of this volume.
Abstract: Edited by Stefan E. Weishaar, Niels Philipsen and Wenming Xu, this volume is an output of collaborative efforts that bring together a group of both established and emerging law and economics schola...
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TL;DR: The authors examined Chinese tax administration based on the perception of the lack of the rule of law, and the situation of a low rate of tax litigation in China is interpreted as a result o...
Abstract: Previous research examined Chinese tax administration based on the perception of the lack of the rule of law, and the situation of a low rate of tax litigation in China is interpreted as a result o...
1 citations
TL;DR: In this article, Lord Hope examines various aspects of the arbitration process based on his experience both as counsel before he became a judge and following his retirement as deputy president of the American Bar Association.
Abstract: In this article, Lord Hope examines various aspects of the arbitration process based on his experience both as counsel before he became a judge and following his retirement as deputy president of t...
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TL;DR: In this article, public procurers are advised to be vigilant as to bid rigging in public markets, public procurement rules as well as public procurement rule as wel as the rules as wel...
Abstract: Bid rigging prevents public procurers from obtaining the best value for money. While public procurers are advised to be vigilant as to bid rigging in public markets, public procurement rules as wel...