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Copyright Infringement And Enforcement In Ghana: A Comparative Study, Doreen Adoma Agyei

SJD Dissertations

Copyright infringement is a widespread problem in developed and developing nations and particularly concerning in Ghana. Many talented creators in Ghana have a strong desire to produce original creative works and are enthusiastic about committing themselves to this pursuit. Additionally, many more aspire to pursue these endeavours into professional careers. However, upon releasing their works, they are unfortunately immediately faced with infringements in nearly all copyright industries. These violations have become so common that they have unfairly placed rightsholders’ original works in competition with the infringers. Within this context, many talented creators, mostly self-funded, lack the incentive to pursue their …

Illegality Defense To Contractual And Restitutionary Claims: A Comparative And Philosophical Study, Dingyurui Bao

SJD Dissertations

The aim of this dissertation is to study the practice and theories regarding the law of illegality, in the context of contract and unjustified enrichment.

Illegality (and immorality) is universally seen as a ground for invalidating contracts. It is widely acknowledged that the courts have the "prerogative to limit enforcement of contracts that transgress the boundaries of public policy". In both Common Law and the Civil Law systems, it is usually in the law of contract that the problem of illegality is dealt with. An illegal contract is invalid, but it may be performed, either in full or in part. …