...Alemayehu Yismaw Demamu Purpose Ethiopia has enacted laws on transparency and disclosure of information in state-owned enterprises (SOEs). However, these laws are not strict enough, with the transparency and disclosure practices disappointing in the country. Thus, this study aims to investigate...

... be comprehensive to address issues that may arise in the use of RegTech. Thus, the purpose of this article is to analyze the adequacy of the Saudi Arabian legal framework to address RegTech adoption. Design/methodology/approach The researcher using logical analysis method analyzed the available laws...

...Akanksha Jumde; Nishant Kumar Purpose This paper aims to focus on compliance of workplace sexual harassment-related provisions under Indian companies and securities law, based on an empirical analysis of companies’ sexual harassment-related disclosures contained within their directors’ annual...

... will gather secondary data through the course of existing literature, judicial decisions and other authentic and published sources. Findings Legislative and judicial efforts alone are not enough to achieve gender equality. The mindset of people, in general, has to change through awareness. Unless a law...

... is the corresponding author and can be contacted at: sheshadri.academic@gmail.com Human Rights are considered universal. These are found to have been codified in the recital of international laws. Human Rights are such rights as those are needed to be respected by all. Government, private bodies and companies...

... to the policymakers and government authorities to overcome different challenges. Design/methodology/approach This study has analysed different international and Indian laws on human rights issues and the impacts of these laws to protect the human rights of the individual, which could be under threat due...

...Nashat Mahmoud Jaradt Purpose This paper aims to note how in-line the laws of each country are with the current best recommendations. The focus will be on the UAE and the UK for the purpose of creating a contrast between countries which have different regulations in general and between contrasting...

... in Malaysia from 1983 to 2015. The study will shed light on the general types of specific relief from Malaysian and Islamic law perspectives to conclude whether the provisions of Malaysian specific relief law invoked in courts in Islamic banking cases are in line with the general principles...

.... The purpose of this article is to make suggestions for reform in the light of developments elsewhere. Design/methodology/approach This paper assesses the operation of PIDA 1998 (as amended) in the light of the case law and empirical research. Findings The paper makes detailed suggestions for reform...

... Codifying the law and regulations is a highly sophisticated task, and the art of codification can be examined after scrutinizing and executing the full text of the law. Practical implications Though this paper presents the concept, the detailed proposed regulations are presented in two drafts...

... Codifying the law and regulations is a highly sophisticated task, and the art of codification can be examined after scrutinizing and executing the full text of the law. Practical implications Though this paper presents the concept, the detailed proposed regulations are presented in two drafts...

... that it ties the issue of shareholder empowerment into the conceptual design and formulation of company law and corporate law theory. The Global Financial Crisis has caused economic chaos all over the world[ 1 ]. Previously prosperous markets that had thrived on easily accessible credit became burdened down...

...”. Demetri Kantarelis can be contacted at: dkantarelis@post.harvard.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Management Contracts Deals Law Theory of the firm Transaction cost theories of the firm (Coase, 1937 ; Williamson, 1985) and other theories described by Kantarelis (2010...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Inheritance Intestacy Law Wills Small business Attitudes Inheritance planning can be defined as the process of determining how one's property should be distributed after one's death and taking the necessary steps to ensure that the decisions made...

...Fátima David; Rute Abreu; Odete Pinheiro Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the issues of accountability, social responsibility and law related with local action groups (LAGs) to achieve local economic and sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach The literature...

... and recognises the need for frameworks which law can provide. Design/methodology/approach This article adopts a conceptual approach analysing the current debates about CSR and its linkage with development as well as the implications and issues raised by the attempted CSR law. Findings The main findings...

...Richard A. Posthuma; Mark V. Roehling; Michael A. Campion Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use a risk management perspective to identify the risks of employment discrimination law liability for multinational employers. Design/methodology/approach Data from 101 US Federal Court cases...

...Mukdad Ibrahim Purpose The aim of this paper is to provide a detailed review on the issues that cover the Budget Law No. 23 of 2005 regarding rules of the general budget and the final accounts preparation in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach The discussion revolved around...

...Pranab Kumar Panday; Awal Hossain Mollah Purpose The main aim of this paper is to analyze judicial system of Bangladesh, which comprises all courts and tribunals that performs the delicate task of ensuring rule of law in the society. The paper depicts the history and evolution of the judicial...

... and presents an analytical explanation of the topics covered by the Federal Law No. 7 of 1976. Findings The description shows the main principles of SAI, within an increased emphasis on how the SAI attempts to fulfil its legal duties and obligations to achieve its objectives. As a result, the SAI plays...