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Cains

Cains is an international law firm based in the Isle of Man, specialising in banking, financial, commercial, litigation and shipping law. Its website provides information about the firm's services and profiles of staff. There is background information about the Isle of Man including sections on the government, legal system, international relations, regulation and taxation. A selection of briefings provided in PDF include guidance to Isle of Man law in the areas of property law and conveyancing, funds and regulatory issues, company law, pensions and guidance to becoming an Isle of Man advocate.

European Judicial Atlas in Civil Matters

The European Judicial Atlas in Civil Matters is an EU website providing information for those involved in cross-border litigation in Europe. The site includes contact details for courts in EU member states and guidance relating to the service of documents, taking of evidence and the recognition and enforcement of judgments. There is a collection of forms that can be completed online. Although the site is concerned with civil and commercial litigation, there is also a link to information about compensation for victims of crime.

Hong Kong Maritime Law Association

Website of the Hong Kong Maritime Law Association (HKMLA) an organisation that draws its membership from maritime lawyers, ship owners and others with an interest in maritime law. The site gives contact details for members of the Executive Committee and a list of corporate and individual members of the HKMLA. There are details of events and copies of the Chairman's reports provide information on the activities of the HKMLA. Full text legislation (ordinances) relating to maritime issues are available on the site.

Competition Tribunal South Africa

Website of the South African Competition Tribunal, an independent body that adjudicates on matters such as restrictive practices, abuse of dominance and mergers. The Tribunal also hears appeals against decisions taken by the Competition Commission. The site includes a consolidated version of the South African Competition Act and related legislation, a copy of the Tribunal rules and information about the functions and procedures of the Tribunal. Decisions of the Tribunal and of the Competition Appeal Court are available, along with selected decisions of the High Court.

Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Website of the Traffic Penalty Tribunal for England and Wales an independent tribunal which hears appeals brought by motorists who have been issued with parking penalties. The site provides information on the adjudication process and the steps involved in challenging a Penalty Charge Notice and the removal or clamping of a vehicle. There are examples of Adjudicators' decisions in appeals grouped by parking regulation. These are intended to show the sort of appeals that are likely to be successful. The site also has links to relevant legislation and a glossary of terms.

British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission Legislation Library

British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI-FSC) website provides access to full-text legislation dealing with banking, finance, business, insurance and money laundering issues. The legislation can be browsed or searched using the site search engine. It is also possible to specify which division the legislation relates to such as banking and fiduciary, shipping, insurance or investment. Legislation is presented in full-text in PDF format.

Virginia Journal of Law and Technology

Website of the Virginia Journal of Law and Technology (VJOLT) an electronic legal journal produced by students at the University of Virginia School of Law. VJOLT contains feature articles focused on the "issues arising from the intersection of law and technology". Issues are available back to 1997 with full-text articles presented in PDF format and abstracts provided in HTML. Articles can be browsed by date or topic including biotechnology, comparative law, emerging technologies, internet, privacy, telecommunications and patent law.

First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support)

Website of the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support), the body which hears appeals from asylum seekers who have had support withdrawn by the UK Border Agency. The site has information about making an appeal, what happens at a hearing and a downloadable application form. Reason Statements (decisions) of the Adjudicators are available in full-text on the site and can be searched by date, adjudicator, appeal number or keyword. Annual reports and business plans are available on the site in PDF and there are links to related rules and legislation.

London Tribunals

London Tribunals (formerly the Parking and Traffic Appeals Service, or PATAS) is an independent adjudication service hearing appeals against penalties enforced by London councils and Transport for London regarding parking, bus lane regulations and congestion charging. The site provides information about the grounds for appeal and appeals procedure, daily case lists and searchable databases of key decisions.

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