University Law Research Articles

Predictions from Regina LaBelle on drug policy under Trump

Regina LaBelle, director of the Center on Addiction and Public Policy at the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center, released her predictions on what steps the Trump administration could take. Her report came out November 7, the day after the election. Here is a summary.

Enforcement of consumer rights protection laws and intention to reuse digital financial services among Generation Z youth: Empirical evidence from Vietnamese commercial banks

Digital financial services are crucial in boosting the competitive edge of businesses and economies in numerous developing nations. This study aims to explore the factors that affect consumers’ perceptions of the implementation of consumer protection laws and their willingness to continue using digital financial services. Data were collected through interviews with 689 Gen Z consumers (born after 1996) who have used digital financial services in Vietnamese commercial banks. The results of the partial least square – structural equation modeling indicate that six factors influence attitudes toward the enforcement of consumer protection laws, in descending order: perceived benefits, understanding of legal regulations, perceived asymmetry, perceived risk, understanding of technology and digital finance, and understanding of dispute resolution. Additionally, attitudes toward law enforcement, as well as understanding of technology and digital finance, positively impact consumers’ intention to reuse digital financial services, while perceived risk has the opposite effect. Furthermore, all six independent factors impact the intention to reuse digital financial services through the mediating role of attitudes toward the enforcement of consumer protection laws. The study’s findings also lay the groundwork for policy recommendations for legislative authorities and strategic guidance for service providers and consumers in emerging markets in the future. AcknowledgmentThis study is the result of collaboration between researchers from the University of Law, Hue University, and School of Business and Economics, Duy Tan University. The authors would like to thank both institutions for their support and facilitation in the publication of this research. This study was conducted under project code DHH2024-12-85, Decision No. 298/QĐ-ĐHH dated March 27, 2024, issued by the Director of Hue University.

Educational quality policies and student satisfaction in public and private universities in Peru

Educational quality policies are a basic principle that every Peruvian university educational institution pursues in accordance with Law No. 30220, with the objective of training highly competent professionals who contribute to the development of the country. This study to analyzes educational quality policies with the student’s satisfaction of public and private universities in Peru, according to social variables. The study was descriptive-comparative, quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional. One thousand (1000) students from two Peruvian universities, one public (n = 500) and one private (n = 500), were purposively selected by quota using the SERVQUALing instrument. The findings indicate a moderate level of satisfaction reported by 49.2% of participants, with a notable tendency towards high satisfaction observed in 40.9% of respondents. These results suggest that most students perceive that the actual state of service quality policies are in a developmental stage. The results, therefore, indicate that regulatory measures, including university laws, licensing, and accreditation, significantly influence outcomes. These measures are essential for the effective functioning of universities. In addition, the analysis revealed that female and male students at private universities showed higher levels of satisfaction with the educational services offered. It is concluded that educational quality policies in Peru are still being executed, because the implementation of the University Law is in process, according to the satisfaction of the student, this must be improved in central aspects such as optimizing human resources, infrastructure, equipment, curricular plans that differ from the public to the private university, In addition, this should lead to improving and redefining current policies on educational quality and the economic policies that finance the educational service.

Donald N. Bersoff (1939-2024).

This article memorializes Donald N. Bersoff (1939-2024), who provided a foundational influence on the development of American law-psychology and served as the 2013 president of the American Psychological Association (APA). Don had a long and meaningful career as a psychologist and a lawyer. One of Don's greatest interests was in training psychologist-lawyers who would make meaningful contributions to either field. After a decade as APA general counsel, he was recruited to direct the law-psychology program at Hahnemann University and Villanova School of Law. He was elected as the president of the APA in 2013; two of the major themes of his presidency involved encouraging service to military veterans and their families, and promoting diversity within the ranks of psychology to better serve an increasingly diverse population. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Reflexiones sobre la vinculación con el medio y el concepto de territorio en el marco de la educación superior: el caso de Chile

The purpose of this article is to reflect on a complex conception of the concept of territory within the framework of the link with the environment of Chilean state universities. To achieve this purpose, the institutional policies of the area of the 18 universities of the State of Chile, the Higher Education Law and the Law of State Universities were reviewed, as well as the reference framework of linkage with the environment of the Consortium of Universities of the State of Chile. The results indicate that in the documents analyzed there is a poor definition of the concept of territory, and its mention is mainly geographical, which deprives a critical sense of a highly relevant university function for the development of society.

Academic Digest of the Center for Legal Support of Bioeconomics and Genetic Technologies of Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL)

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The International Conference «Transport Obligations in the context of Technological Development» Dedicated to the Memory of Professor A. G. Kalpin

The paper is a brief overview of the international conference «Transport Obligations in the context of Technological Development» held on June 18, 2024 at Department of Civil Law of Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) and dedicated to the memory of Professor A.G. Kalpin. More than 30 speakers—representatives of leading Russian universities, business and government authorities—attended the conference. The conference was supported by the Digital Valleys Platform Foundation for the Support and Development of Information Technologies and Digitalization of the Economy, which is the general partner of the Technopravo project implemented within the framework of the Priority-2030 academic equality program. Four out of five Dr. Sci.— experts in transport law — attended the conference. The paper provides an overview of the main speeches and reports of leading Russian lawyers on transport law in the Russian Federation. Following the results of the conference, it was emphasized that many problems of transport law identified by Professor A. G. Kalpin have not yet been solved. This circumstance, as well as the rapid technological development of the Russian Federation, necessitates the continued modernization of domestic legislation in the field of transport law, including the formation of new legal regimes in the transport industry of the Russian Federation.

HiveLaw: Propelling the Nelson Mandela University Law Clinic into the Future: A Consideration of Technology's Integral Role in Modern Legal Service Delivery and the Consequences for Legal Education

HiveLaw: Propelling the Nelson Mandela University Law Clinic into the Future: A Consideration of Technology's Integral Role in Modern Legal Service Delivery and the Consequences for Legal Education

Psychological challenges in academic and social contexts: A study of Hanoi law University students

Psychological challenges in academic and social contexts: A study of Hanoi law University students

Правозащитная деятельность с использованием уголовно-правовых, криминалистических и оперативно-розыскных мер как актуальное направление междисциплинарных исследований

Due to the adoption of a new nomenclature of scientific specialties in specialty 5.1.4 — “Criminal Law Sciences”, research on human rights activities can now be carried out using an interdisciplinary approach, that is, using criminal law, criminal procedure, criminalistic, operational investigative and other knowledge. The article examines the main directions of interdisciplinary research in the field of human rights activities, such as: criminal law, forensic and operational investigative means of protecting businesses; nomination and verification of protective versions in criminal cases of certain categories, and others. There are 11 directions in total. Some methodological and, most importantly, ethical requirements for this kind of interdisciplinary research are analyzed. It is noted that, despite the lack of scientific literature, in recent years, leading Russian law universities have prepared and successfully implemented educational projects of the appropriate profile. The data on the level of interest of young lawyers, practitioners and trainees in obtaining relevant knowledge and conducting scientific research are presented. It is necessary to stimulate such developments, develop their methodology, and offer young scientists, including lawyers, practice-oriented human rights thesis topics that take into account personal professional strategies. It has been established that the increased demand of the population for information in the field of protection from defamation, mass inspections and criminal prosecution (especially business) determines the rapid growth of human rights content in social networks, messengers, profile sites and business magazines. However, this is mainly journalistic and educational content that does not have a proper scientific basis. In conclusion, conclusions are formulated about the high level of relevance and relevance of interdisciplinary knowledge of human rights issues. And this demand, of course, must be met by appropriate scientific research.

Knowledge, Attitude, And Oral Hygiene Practices Among Law Students In Chengalpatu District: A Cross‑Sectional Study

Introduction: poor oral health can have a profound effect on the quality of life. The experience of pain, endurance of dental abscesses, problems with eating and chewing, embarrassment about the shape of teeth or about missing, discoloured or damaged teeth can adversely affect people's daily lives and wellbeing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene and dental health knowledge of government law college, chengalpatu district, law students. Materials and methods: thirty questions about fundamental knowledge, mindset, and practice were given to one hundred and fifty law students at the government law college in chengalpatu district, tamilandu india. Microsoft excel was used to tabulate the data, and the statistical package for the social sciences programme was used for statistical analysis. Results: of the participants in this study, only 39.4% were aware that regular dental check-ups were necessary. 8.5% of participants made two annual visits to the dental clinic andof the individuals, 57% had never been to a dental facility. Dental health education is important, according to 65.5% of participants, and it may be important, according to 21.8%. The results indicated a statistically significant association between the participant's year of law degree and the responses, as determined by inferential statistics using the pearson chi-square test. Conclusion: the study's findings indicate that law students' understanding of oral health care and proper oral hygiene is adequate. But the learned knowledge needs to be applied in day-to-day activities. This can be accomplished by altering their perspective on maintaining good dental hygiene

Social intelligence of cadets of the security and defence sector higher education institutions who receive higher education in the specialities of “Law” and “Psychology”

The article emphasises that for the actors of the security and defence sector, solving various communication situations is a constant and important task which can become difficult to perform if the social intelligence abilities are not sufficiently developed. A comparative analysis of the peculiarities of social intelligence abilities of higher education students of higher education institutions of the security and defence sector, who study in the specialities of “Law” and “Psychology”, was carried out. It is emphasized that the specificity of the social situation of the study participants' intellectual abilities development is due to certain features: lockdowns and quarantines of 2020–2021 with the vast majority of distance education, which were caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus infection; martial law, which has been in force since February 2022. The senior students of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs and the Military Law Institute of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University took part in the study. The empirical data were obtained using J. Guilford’s psychodiagnostic methodology for studying social intelligence. It has been found that the general level of social intelligence of most of the surveyed cadets corresponded to the average level. It has been shown that the general level of social intelligence of the cadets studying “Psychology” was higher than that of the cadets studying “Law”. It has been revealed that the differences in the level of social intelligence of the surveyed groups of cadets were due to a statistically significantly higher level of development of the ability to predict the consequences of the behaviour of others in typical conditions among cadets studying “Psychology” and a more developed ability to understand the logic of interaction situations and the significance of people's behaviour in these situations. It has been established that the most developed ability of social intelligence of the study participants studying in the speciality “Law” was the ability to understand the change in the meaning of similar verbal reactions of a person depending on the context of the situation that caused them. It has been argued that the specific social conditions of personality formation of higher education students in recent years have not significantly affected the level of development of their social intelligence abilities. The main directions of development of social intelligence abilities of cadets studying in different specialities are presented.

Revisiting Criminal Law Bills: An In-Depth Critical Analysis of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Bill

Abstract In an attempt to revise the criminal laws, India has introduced three new criminal law bills in the Lok Sabha in August 2023, which later received a few recommendations from the parliamentary committee and recently got a nod from the President of India. These bills have been diligently formulated after consultation with the apex court, the high courts, some of the most renowned law universities in the country, and other experts in the field. However, there have been a lot of drafting errors in the new bills. Since the time it has been introduced, it has been highly criticized by all the scholars and lawyers across the nation. The idea of overhauling the criminal law acts was to go away from the colonial law provisions and frame the laws with Indian context. The IPC will be changed after around 163 years. However, the author believes that the colonial laws remain intact in the new bills. This article has seen all the changes that new bills are cringing providing special focus to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sahinta (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The author has mentioned all the changes brought in the BNS and BNSS and the critiques of the new bills.

Феномен семейного предприятия в праве Германии

Moscow State Law University (MSAL), PhD (Law), Associate Professor The article analyzes the concept, characteristics and role of family enterprises in the German economy. The criterion of classifying enterprises as family enterprises is highlighted — the unity of ownership and management, i.e. family control, and its indicators are developed. The models of family enterprises are indicated. The concept of “enterprise” in various branches of German law is studied. The conclusion is made about the non-identity of its content in connection with various goals of legal regulation. The peculiarities of property relations between spouses as participants in a family enterprise, as well as the transition of the enterprise in the order of universal succession in the event of the death of one of the participants, are revealed.

Talent Development Pathways for Integrating Law and Business in Chinese Universities

The practice of “integration of law and business” in universities has a history of nearly twenty years in China. With the maturity of China’s market economy system, the cultivation of compound talents of law and business become more and more important in the future development of business majors and law majors in universities. This paper mainly adopts literature research method and induction and summary method to collect the relevant literature of the “integration of law and business” curriculum construction and talent training path in the four platforms, and summarizes and analyzes the specific practices in the university running practice. Through research, it is found that in the past five years, the trend of “integration of law and business” in running schools in domestic colleges and universities has been rising, and many business majors in colleges and universities implement the integration of law and business in related courses such as “Economic Law”, “International Economic Law” and “International Trade Law”. Construction of the team of compound teachers of law and business and emphasis on practical teaching are the core part of the cultivating compound talents of law and business. Combing through the historical practice of the training of complex talents of law and business in domestic colleges and universities is helpful to provide reference and guidance for other colleges and universities to carry out the reform of the integration of law and business education, and is conducive to deepening and improving the training mechanism of complex talents of law and business, and train talents who can truly meet the needs of economic and social development.

Juvenile Justice Act: A Critical Assessment of Its Role in Supporting Vulnerable Youth

Juvenile Justice Act: A Critical Assessment of Its Role in Supporting Vulnerable Youth Ms. Amruta Arjun Chavan B.SL, LL.B, LL.M, PGDHR, PGCADR, SET, (Ph.D. in Law) Teaching Associate of Law, Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad Abstract One important piece of legislation designed to address the interests and rights of young people who are at risk within the legal system is the Juvenile Justice Act. In this research paper the efficacy of the Act in protecting, rehabilitating, and reintegrating young offenders is critically examined. The research outlines important strengths and opportunities for development by analyzing the Act’s provisions, implementation techniques, and results. The study emphasizes the need of a comprehensive strategy that strikes a balance between responsibility and the necessity of compassionate intervention, stressing the contribution of psychological, social, and educational support to good development. This paper intends to add to the current conversation on juvenile justice reform and the development of a more equitable and encouraging system for young people in legal trouble by evaluating the Act’s effects on vulnerable adolescents. This paper critically examines the Juvenile Justice Act and its efficacy in addressing the needs of vulnerable youth within the Indian criminal justice system. With a focus on the socio-legal framework established by the Act, this study explores the challenges and shortcomings in its implementation, particularly concerning marginalized groups. Also, various provisions of the Act, including the rehabilitation measures for juvenile offenders and the legal protections afforded to children in conflict with the law. Keywords: Juvenile Justice Act, Vulnerable Youth, Criminal Justice System, Rehabilitation, Juvenile Delinquency, Child Rights, Legal Framework, Mental Health, Social Justice, Child Protection. etc.

Trustworthiness, motivation and reward as predictors of knowledge sharing attitude and intention among students

Purpose Knowledge is considered an asset for any organization. To distribute knowledge and expertise among stakeholders of an organization, there is a need to develop knowledge sharing (KS) culture. However, different factors affect KS. This study aims to identify the influence of trustworthiness (trust, ability, benevolence and integrity) and motivation and reward on KS attitudes and intentions of law students. Design/methodology/approach The objectives of the study were achieved by using a quantitative research design. Law students of the colleges affiliated with Punjab University were the population for the present research. The sampling frame of the study was all law colleges, and data was collected through a convenient sampling technique. Data was collected through personal visits to sampled colleges. Questionnaires were circulated among 330 respondents and two hundred valid responses were collected with a 61% response rate. Descriptive analysis was completed using SPSS and path analysis was measured through SmartPLS. The quality of the measurement model was assessed and then hypotheses were tested. Findings Findings revealed that there was no impact of trustworthiness (trust, ability, benevolence and integrity) on the KS attitude of students. However, motivation and rewards significantly impacted (ß = 0.590; p > 0.01) the KS attitudes. KS attitude also has a significant impact on KS intentions (ß = 0.560; p > 0.01). Originality/value The current study is a valuable addition to the literature by providing the impact of trustworthiness, motivation and reward on law students’ KS intentions and attitudes in developing countries. The present study also provides insights for authorities and decision-makers in making decisions regarding the development of KS among students.

Teacher- Versus AI-Generated (Poe Application) Corrective Feedback and Language Learners’ Writing Anxiety, Complexity, Fluency, and Accuracy

This study examines the effects of corrective feedback (CF) on language learners’ writing anxiety, writing complexity, fluency, and accuracy, and compares the effectiveness of feedback from human teachers with an AI-driven application called Poe. The study included three intact classes, each with 25 language learners. Using a quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest measures, one class received feedback from the teacher, one from the Poe application, and the third received no response to their writing. Data were generated though tests and a writing anxiety scale developed for the study. Data analysis, conducted using one-way ANOVA tests, revealed significant effects of teacher and AI-generated feedback on learners’ writing anxiety, accuracy, and fluency. Interestingly, the group that received AI-generated feedback performed better than the group that received teacher feedback or no AI support. Additionally, learners in the AI-generated feedback group experienced a more significant reduction in writing anxiety than their peers. These results highlight the remarkable impact of AI-generated CF on improving writing outcomes and alleviating anxiety in undergraduate language learners at East China University of Political Science and Law . The study demonstrates the benefits of integrating AI applications into language learning contexts, particularly by promoting a supportive environment for students to develop writing skills. Educators, researchers, and developers can use these findings to inform pedagogical practices and technological interventions to optimize the language learning experience in primary school settings. This research highlights the effectiveness of AI-driven applications in language teaching. It highlights the importance of considering learners’ psychological well-being, particularly anxiety levels, when developing effective language learning interventions.

Unraveling the digital landscape: A study of web impact factor and link analysis of state law universities of India

Unraveling the digital landscape: A study of web impact factor and link analysis of state law universities of India

Relationship between enforcement of labor social welfare laws and internal CSR, job satisfaction: a qualitative study at commercial banks in Vietnam

This study aimed to explore the relationship between three factors: enforcement of labor social welfare labor laws, internal corporate social responsibility (CSR) implementation, and job satisfaction as perceived by managers in the commercial banking sector. The research utilized a qualitative research method – in-depth interviews based on a semi-structured questionnaire with 20 experienced managers from 11 commercial banks in Vietnam, an emerging economy. Findings indicated a positive reciprocal relationship between enforcement of social welfare labor laws and internal CSR responsibilities of enterprises. Additionally, enforcing labor social welfare laws and internal CSR implementation positively impacted employee job satisfaction. The study also identified five aspects of internal CSR implementation towards employees: (1) timely and full payment of wages, bonuses, and benefits; (2) establishing a conducive work environment; (3) policies addressing human rights, health, and safety at work; (4) fair and democratic treatment, providing training and career advancement opportunities, and protecting employees through organizational activities; (5) having legal norms, procedures, mechanisms for recording, feedback, monitoring, and reasonable evaluation of job performance. These findings contribute to enriching both theoretical understanding and practical implications regarding the interplay of these three factors in commercial banks, encouraging managers to effectively implement social welfare laws and internal CSR implementation. AcknowledgmentThis collaborative research involves scholars from the University of Law - Hue University and Duy Tan University. The authors extend their gratitude to both institutions for their support and assistance in facilitating the publication of this research. In addition, the authors would like to thank the Editor-in Chief and a reviewer for their helpful comments that in our view have helped to improve the quality of the manuscript significantly. This study was conducted based on decision No. 4741/QD-ĐHDT dated October 18, 2023 of Duy Tan University, Vietnam.