Company Legal Structures

Legal Organization of a Company

A company comprises tangible and intangible assets, primarily aimed at achieving an economic objective. The legal system offers two options for organizing a business:

1. Sole Trader

This refers to an individual operating a business, where the owner and the business are often considered the same entity.

2. Joint Venture

This involves a fictitious entity composed of natural persons, possessing legal personality and its own patrimony. Examples include limited liability

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Key Concepts in Media Law and FCC Regulations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC comprises five commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, each serving a five-year term. Its primary role is to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable, ensuring availability across the United States. The Communications Act empowers the FCC to create regulations that prevent interference between stations, always considering the public interest and convenience.

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Acquisition and Transfer of Property in Roman Law

Addictio

Addictio refers to the act attributed by the praetor to the purchaser in a public auction (the highest bidder who becomes bonorum emptor), adsignatio (attribution of useful domain for ager publicus to individuals), or the distribution of spoils of war. Adjudicatio refers to the decision of the trial judge in dividing property.

Mancipatio

Mancipatio was used for the transfer of res mancipi, which included land (fundus), houses (domus), slaves, and beasts of burden. Money and other animals were

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Warnock Report, Hague & Tokyo: Human Rights Milestones

Warnock Report

1984, London, England

Key Assumptions (1982-84)

Made by the Commission of Inquiry into Human Fertilization and Embryology, consisting of 15 members from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, led by the Cambridge philosopher Mary Warnock.

Major Cases

  • Determine the social, ethical, and legal aspects of assisted reproduction.
  • Determine the period of embryonic development during which research should be allowed on human embryos.

Conclusions

  • The age limit for research on embryos is 14
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Cyber Law Case: Domain Name Dispute – ChahooIndia vs. Chahoo

Cyber Law & IT Act Case: ChahooIndia.com vs. Chahoo.com

Case Summary: Mr. C.H. Chote launched a website, “chahooindia.com,” which closely resembled the well-known website “chahoo.com.”

Case Overview:

  • Mr. C.H. Chote’s website, “chahooindia.com,” mirrored the appearance of “chahoo.com.”
  • The services offered by Mr. C.H. Chote were similar to those provided by “chahoo.com.”
  • The domain name ‘chahooindia.com’ closely resembled the established name ‘chahoo.com,’ potentially leading internet users intending
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Flea Market Regulations: Operating Rules & Police Guidelines

Flea Market Operating Regime

Operating Regime: Dates: Days and hours periods allowed will be set by each municipality and shall be exposed in the building of your own corporation and near the flea market area. 7.1 Retail art may only be held on Sundays and holidays which comply with those regulations in autonomic, on opening hours. If the day of conclusion of the flea market, festival, or event coincided with timely, mayor or council delegate rule on the day that has been held, communicating to merchants

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