Laissez les bons temps rouler? The persistent effect French civil law has on corruption, institutions, and incomes in Louisiana

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Justin T. Callais
Keyword(s):  
Civil Law ◽  
Institutional Quality ◽  
Resource Dependency ◽  
The State ◽  
Economic Institutions ◽  
Missing Link ◽  
Persistent Effect ◽  
Legal Origins ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Low Incomes

Abstract Louisiana consistently ranks as one of the most corrupt states in the nation. In fact, the Pelican State is the most corrupt state when looking at the most common indicator of corruption: corruption convictions per 100,000. What is less clear about Louisiana is how the state became corrupt. This paper seeks to provide the missing link. I argue that the high levels of corruption in the state can be explained by its origins in French civil law. This historical influence has perverse and persistent effects on the state, despite occurring over 200 years ago. Through these origins in civil law, corruption in Louisiana impacts its economic institutions. These institutions then lead to a variety of other bad outcomes in the state such as a high dependency on oil and low incomes. This argument implies that resource dependency is bad for development only when institutional quality is low. By linking legal origins to corruption, institutions, and economic outcomes, I seek to offer a clearer explanation for why Louisiana sets itself apart from other states in its politically corrupt environment.

Legal Origin, Institutional Quality, and Islamic Finance Development: Does Shari’a Matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-369
Author(s):  
Rihab Grassa
Keyword(s):  
Financial Development ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Financial Industry ◽  
Legal Origin ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Legal Origins ◽  
Shari'a Law

AbstractPrevious studies on financial development have shown that differences in the legal origin explain differences in financial development. Using historical comparisons and cross-country regressions for 40 countries observed for the period from 2005 to 2018, our research assesses how different legal origins have affected the development of Islamic finance worldwide. More particularly, our research assesses empirically why and how the adoption of Shari’a, wholly or partially (combined with common or civil law), could explain the level of development of Islamic finance in different jurisdictions. Our primary results show that countries adopting a Shari’a legal system have a very well-developed Islamic financial system. Moreover, countries adopting a mixed legal system based on common law and Shari’a law have sufficient flexibility within their legal systems to make changes to their laws in response to the changing socioeconomic conditions, and this has helped the development of the Islamic financial industry. However, countries adopting a mixed legal system based on both civil law and Shari’a law appear less flexible in making changes to their old laws and this thwarted the development of the Islamic financial industry in these countries. Furthermore, we have found that the concentration of a Muslim population (the percentage of Muslim population) along with the level of income have both had a positive effect on the development of Islamic banking assets and on the development of Islamic banking as a whole.

Towards Interconnected Blockchains

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-39
Author(s):  
Ankur Lohachab ◽  
Saurabh Garg ◽  
Byeong Kang ◽  
Muhammad Bilal Amin ◽  
Junmin Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Missing Link ◽  
Layered Architecture ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Effective Development ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Game Changer

Unprecedented attention towards blockchain technology is serving as a game-changer in fostering the development of blockchain-enabled distinctive frameworks. However, fragmentation unleashed by its underlying concepts hinders different stakeholders from effectively utilizing blockchain-supported services, resulting in the obstruction of its wide-scale adoption. To explore synergies among the isolated frameworks requires comprehensively studying inter-blockchain communication approaches. These approaches broadly come under the umbrella of Blockchain Interoperability (BI) notion, as it can facilitate a novel paradigm of an integrated blockchain ecosystem that connects state-of-the-art disparate blockchains. Currently, there is a lack of studies that comprehensively review BI, which works as a stumbling block in its development. Therefore, this article aims to articulate potential of BI by reviewing it from diverse perspectives. Beginning with a glance of blockchain architecture fundamentals, this article discusses its associated platforms, taxonomy, and consensus mechanisms. Subsequently, it argues about BI’s requirement by exemplifying its potential opportunities and application areas. Concerning BI, an architecture seems to be a missing link. Hence, this article introduces a layered architecture for the effective development of protocols and methods for interoperable blockchains. Furthermore, this article proposes an in-depth BI research taxonomy and provides an insight into the state-of-the-art projects. Finally, it determines possible open challenges and future research in the domain.

Features of the legal status of subjects of Civil Law

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-188
Author(s):  
Iryna I. Banasevych ◽  
Ruslana M. Heints ◽  
Mariia V. Lohvinova ◽  
Oksana S. Oliinyk
Keyword(s):  
Legal Status ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Roman Law ◽  
Historical Method ◽  
Legal Method ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Legal Entities

Theoretical and applied research of the features of the legal status of the subjects of civil law remains debatable today. Doctrinal and legislative analysis of this subject points to unresolved issues in this area. In particular, the provision on defining the state as a party to civil law remains controversial. There is no consensus on the definition of individuals and legal entities as subjects of civil law among scholars. Furthermore, the legal regulation of certain types of entities is somewhat unsystematic and chaotic. This is largely due to the insufficient development of theoretical issues related to the subjects of civil law. The above issues determine the relevance of the study of the features of the legal status of subjects of civil law. The purpose of the study is to investigate the features of the legal status of subjects of civil law based on doctrinal and legislative analysis. The study is based on a systematic approach, which lies in studying a complex system of relationships between subjects of civil law. Furthermore, the study is based on the laws and principles of dialectics, which contribute to the study of the legal status of the subjects of civil law. Systemic and structural-functional analysis was used to comprehensively describe the legal status of subjects of civil law. The historical method contributed to the study of the evolution of research on the subjects of civil law. The formal legal method helped identify the special features of the provisions of regulations concerning the subjects of civil law. With the help of the comparative legal method, the study analysed the provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine in terms of regulation of subjects of civil law and such regulation was compared with other countries. The study defined the concepts and types of subjects of civil law and considered the features of the legal status of individuals, legal entities, as well as the state as a special participant of civil law. Special attention was paid to the historical analysis of the development of approaches to the definition of subjects of law, starting with Roman law

SEARCHING FOR LEGAL GROUNDS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY RESTRICTIONS ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN ORDER TO COMBAT COVID-19 – PART II

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (XXI) ◽  
pp. 155-172
Author(s):  
Wojciech Papis
Keyword(s):  
Legal System ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
The State ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Compensation Claims ◽  
Legal Grounds

In the second part of the article, the author discusses the procedure for recognizing normative acts as unconstitutional - which is the basis for claiming compensation from the state treasury for damages caused by the application of these unconstitutional normative acts and regulations based on the provisions of substantive civil law. When analyzing the content of the regulations regarding the COVID-19 epidemic, the author reviews the regulations that raise doubts in the doctrine as to their constitutionality. He also notes the inconsistency of these provisions with the legal system. Finally, the problem of possible compensation of the state treasury for damages caused by the legal activities of public authorities is discussed

PENYELESAIAN GANTI RUGI AKIBAT SENGKETA PENGUASAAN HAK ATAS TANAH SECARA MELAWAN HUKUM (Tinjauan Beberapa Kasus di Pengadilan Negeri Surakarta)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Ananda Dwinanti Kinasih , ◽  
M. Hudi Asrori S ,
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Land Rights ◽  
The State ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
State Court ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Legal Force

<p>Abstract<br />This article aims for reviewing how the settlement of compensation as the consequences of the tenure <br />of land rights unlawfully in civil law Surakarta state court verdict number 106/pdt.g/2017/PN.SKT and <br />number 103/pdt.G/2006/PN.SKT where the court’s decision has a permanent legal force. This research is <br />a juridical normative legal research. The location of this research at Notary Office and PPAT Adib Sujarwadi <br />and the State Court Surakarta Class 1A Specific. Kinds and the sources of data in this research are <br />consist of primary data and secondary data. The technique of data collection through interview and library <br />study. The analytical technique used by the author is by the method of syllogism that uses the deduction <br />mindset. Regarding the settlement of compensation due to unlawful tenure of land rights is a compensatory <br />damages, in the form of payment to the victim amounting to a loss that is actually experienced. Based on <br />the decision of the Panel of Judges. Regarding the non-granting of immaterial compensation because <br />the Plaintiff does not attach the appropriate evidence. After the verdict is declared incracht, outside the <br />court, the Defendant and the Plaintiff may hold deliberations to determine the amount of the indemnity or <br />the Plaintiff waived the indemnity obligation, but the Defendant must leave the land of the object of the <br />dispute voluntarily. In the case of still occupy it will be executed by the bailiff from the Court.<br />Keywords: Compensation; Tort; Tenure Of Land Rights.</p><p>Abstrak<br />Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji bagaimana penyelesaian ganti rugi akibat penguasaan hak atas <br />tanah secara melawan hukum pada perkara perdata Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Surakarta Nomor 106/<br />Pdt.G/2017/PN SKT dan Nomor 103/Pdt.G/2006/PN SKT, dimana putusan pengadilan tersebut telah <br />berkekuatan hukum tetap. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian hukum normatif yuridis. Lokasi penelitian <br />yaitu di Kantor Notaris dan PPAT Adib Sujarwadi dan Pengadilan Negeri Surakarta Kelas IA Khusus. Jenis <br />dan sumber data penelitian ini meliputi data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui <br />wawancara dan studi kepustakaan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah dengan metode <br />silogisme yang menggunakan pola pikir deduksi. Penyelesaian ganti rugi akibat penguasaan hak atas <br />tanah secara melawan hukum yaitu dengan ganti rugi kompensasi, berupa pembayaran kepada korban <br />sebesar kerugian yang benar-benar dialami. Berdasarkan keputusan Majelis Hakim. Mengenai tidak <br />dikabulkannya ganti rugi immateriil dikarenakan Penggugat tidak melampirkan bukti-bukti yang sesuai. <br />Setelah putusan dinyatakan incraht, di luar pengadilan, Tergugat dan Penggugat dapat mengadakan <br />musyawarah untuk menentukan jumlah ganti rugi atau Penggugat membebaskan kewajiban pembayaran <br />ganti rugi, namun Tergugat harus meninggalkan tanah obyek sengketa secara sukarela. Dalam hal masih <br />tetap menempati maka akan dilakukan eksekusi oleh juru sita dari Pengadilan.<br />Kata Kunci : Ganti Kerugian; Perbuatan Melawan Hukum; Penguasaan Hak Atas Tanah.</p>

scholarly journals الحلقة المفقودة في معادلة الحضارة من منظور التنوير الياباني: إنجازات العزلة وتطورات الانفتاح

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (82) ◽  
pp. 146-111
Author(s):  
ناصر يوسف
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
The West ◽  
Additional Element ◽  
Missing Link ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Japanese Experience

يهدف هذا البحث إلى استكناه الأنموذج الإنمائي الياباني داخل العناصر الحضارية التي ارتسمها مالك بن نبي: الإنسان، والأرض، والوقت. وكذلك امتحان هذه العناصر داخل النموذج الياباني، واختبار نضج الفكرة في حقل التجربة اليابانية، محاولاً الإجابة عن تساؤلين اثنين: هل تسعى هذه العناصر الحضارية الثلاثة إلى إحداث تنمية فيها كثير من طابع البداوة، أو التأسيس لتنمية مُتحضِّرة؟ هل توجد حلقة مفقودة داخل هذه العناصر كانت -فيما بعدُ- سبباً في نجاح انفتاح اليابان على الغرب؟ وقد انتهينا إلى أنّ منظومة العلاقة الدولة-الإنسان هي الحلقة المفقودة في المعادلة الحضارية؛ فمن غيرها تبقى عناصرها كما ارتسمها ابن نبي بدويةً، وعلى نحو ما عاينه ابن خلدون أيضاً. The study aspires to investigate the Japanese model of development based on the elements of civilization - namely man, the earth and time - as portrayed by Malik bin Nabi. It intends to examine these civilizational elements in the context of the Japanese model, and to investigate the level of maturity of civilizational thoughts in the Japanese experience. The study tries to answer two questions: first, are those three elements of civilization moving towards development that is characterized more by nomadism or towards civilized development? Second, is there a missing link within those civilizational elements that was later the cause of Japan’s successful opening to the West? The study concludes that the state-man relationship is the missing link in the equation of civilization, and without this additional element, development, as portrayed by Ibn Nabi and Ibn Khaldoun, remains nomadic.

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