The Executive further agrees that if any part of the agreements set forth in this Agreement or its application is construed as invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder of the Agreement or Agreements shall be in full force and effect without regard to any invalid or unenforceable portions thereof. But some redundancy phrases are so common that you might as well point them out. Today I talked to a friend about power and effect. I then checked EDGAR and found that the phrase appeared in 2,991 "substantive contracts" filed last month. This makes power and effect an integral part of the contractual landscape. Garner`s Dictionary of Legal Usage says it has "become part of the legal idiom." 11. Governing Law; Divisibility. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, the parties agree that the court shall have the authority to modify, amend, or alter such provision(s) to make the Agreement legal and enforceable. If this Agreement cannot be modified to be enforceable, except for the general disclaimer, this provision will immediately become null and void, so that the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. If the general wording of the release is found to be illegal or unenforceable, the Board member agrees to make an appropriate binding replacement release or, at the request of the Company, to return amounts paid under this Agreement. The protesters went into effect when the president arrived in Stockholm. "Power and effect." Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/legal/force%20and%20effect.

Retrieved 11 October 2022. If for any reason any provision of this Agreement or part of a provision is held to be invalid, . and each of such other provisions and parts thereof shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with the law. Garner suggests that "the emphasis on force and effect may justify the use of the term, in drafting (treaties and statutes) rather than in court opinions." But this ignores the nature of contract language – it serves to convince anyone of anything, so this kind of emphasis has no place in a contract. This warranty will remain in full force until .. 7. Governing Law and Interpretation. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any action to enforce or violate this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Circuit Court located in and for Palm Beach County, Florida.

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable and cannot be modified to be enforceable, except for the general release provision, that provision shall immediately become null and void, and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is the result of negotiations and agree that it shall not be construed against any party on the basis of sole authorship. The parties agree that in any dispute relating to this Agreement (as determined by the competent court(s)), the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys` fees and related costs, including attorneys` fees and costs associated with an appeal. Appropriate force is the degree of violence that is appropriate and not excessive to defend one`s person or property. A person who uses such force has the right to do so and is not criminally or civilly responsible for the conduct. and each of the agreements and obligations contained in the loan agreement and other loan documents is hereby affirmed with the same force and effect as if each had been separately set forth herein and entered into as of the date of this agreement; But the ubiquity of the phrase cannot hide the fact that you`d better get rid of violence and/or full force, as the case may be. 5. Agreement in force and in full effect. Unless expressly modified by this Second Amendment, the terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and the Agreement as modified by this Amendment and all of its terms, including, but not limited to, warranties and representations, are hereby ratified and confirmed by the Trust and Daylight Saving Time from the Effective Date.

The expression is used without force or effect and with the same force and effect, but more often than not, you see it in full force and effect.

In addition to the general principles of good labour relations practice, dismissals, reductions and severance payments are governed by the provisions of the Reduction and Severance Pay Act. The provisions of this Act apply only to employees who meet the legal definition of "employee" under the Industrial Relations Act and who have completed at least one (1) year of service. Employment contracts are governed by the principle of contract law according to which a contract cannot be modified without the consent of the opposing party. Therefore, caution should be exercised when drafting all employment contracts. In addition, appropriate procedures should be followed when it becomes necessary to renegotiate any aspect of the employment relationship. In addition to the employment contract, certain terms and conditions of employment and/or obligations and rights of the employer and employee may also be required by statute or implied under common law, including those relating to, for example, minimum wage, severance reductions and severances, maternity leave, and health and safety. In addition to its political stability, strategic location and significant natural resources (especially natural gas), Trinidad and Tobago is attractive to foreign investors because of its skilled and productive workforce. The population is educated and has a high level of literacy. As the most industrialized Caribbean nation, Trinidad and Tobago has an experienced workforce in various activities, including all aspects of the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. An arbitral award or a decision of the Labour Court may be challenged only on the grounds that the Labour Court did not exercise its jurisdiction or exceeded its jurisdiction, that the order was obtained fraudulently, that it was vitiated by an error of law or that there was a specific illegality in the course of the proceedings. The Labour Court`s finding that an employee was dismissed in circumstances that were not in accordance with the principles of good labour relations practice is not subject to appeal. If the court finds that an employee was wrongly dismissed, it may award the employee reinstatement and/or financial damages, including damages and punitive damages.

The Labour Court has the power to make an award which it considers fair and just, having regard to the interests of the persons directly concerned and the community as a whole, the merits of the case before it and the principles of good labour relations practice. The Act also provides for mandatory mediation of labour disputes between an employer and its employees concerning the dismissal, employment, non-employment, suspension, refusal of employment, reinstatement or reinstatement of such workers and includes disputes relating to conditions of employment. According to the law, a labour dispute can only be initiated by (i) the employer, (ii) the majority recognized union for the collective bargaining unit to which the employee belongs, or (iii) if there is no recognized majority union, a union in which the employee(s) involved in the dispute are honourable members. For employees who do not belong to a trade union or for matters that do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Labour Court, disputes are usually settled amicably or by a traditional action for termination of the employment contract. The Labour Court established under the Industrial Relations Act has jurisdiction to hear and resolve "commercial disputes" between an employer and its employees, including disputes relating to the dismissal of employees, through compulsory arbitration. The Court shall exercise its jurisdiction in accordance with the principles of fairness, good conscience and good practice in industrial relations. However, this specialised court does not replace the traditional jurisdiction of the High Court for actions for breach of contract of employment or unfair dismissal. Ideally, employment contracts should be in writing, but there is no general rule to that effect. In practice, they are often done partly orally, partly in writing. Often, the basic terms and conditions of employment are set out in a letter of appointment, which usually includes a job description or an indication of the duties required, as well as a general provision that the employee must perform all other necessary duties.

If workers are represented by a recognised majority trade union, the terms of a collective agreement between the employer and the union may also govern the employment relationship. In addition to this general customary legal obligation, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) establishes a legal framework for occupational health and safety. The scope of the law goes beyond traditional industrial operations to include stores, offices and other workplaces. The employer has a general customary duty to take reasonable care of the safety of its employees during the period of their employment, including the obligation to provide competent personnel, appropriate facilities and equipment, a safe workplace and a safe work system. Compliance with these regulations is critical because, in addition to certain criminal penalties, OSHA gives workers the right to refuse work if there is a danger to safety or health. Health, safety, health and safety, occupational health and safety Under the Workers` Compensation Act, an employer is required to pay compensation for injury or death to an employee as a result of a workplace injury. The value of this benefit is calculated according to a prescribed formula and depends in part on a medical assessment of the worker`s permanent partial disability. In the event of death or serious and permanent incapacity, the employer remains liable, even if the accident may have been caused by serious and intentional misconduct on the part of the employee. The amounts payable for workers` compensation are relatively modest. However, paying workers` compensation to an employee does not preclude the employee from bringing any other action he or she may have against the employer (for example, negligence).

However, in determining the compensation due to the worker, the Court takes into account the amount paid to him as workers` compensation. The Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of "status," which includes: (i) sex (but not sexual preference or orientation), (ii) race, (iii) ethnic origin, (iv) origin, including geographic origin, (v) religion, (vi) marital status, (vii) disability (including mental or mental illness or disorder). Age is not a category protected by law. Discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or potential employee less. However, the regulation does not apply to employees who receive an hourly rate of at least 1.5 times the minimum wage. Explanatory memorandum - Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2018 Contributions are calculated on the basis of a formula set out in the Social Security Act. Essentially, the legislation sets out several "categories of earnings," each of which involves "assumed average weekly earnings." Earnings include more than salary or base salary, but include acting allowances, overtime, scholarships, allowances, commissions, production or efficiency bonuses, on-call service payments, hazard or dirt allowances, and dependents` allowances. The contribution payable for an individual employee is based on the assumed average weekly earnings of the class to which the individual employee belongs and a statutory rate adjusted from time to time. Effective September 2016, the legislated rate was increased to 13.2% of insurable earnings. Although these conditions are prima facie void because they are contrary to public policy, they may be enforceable if they are proportionate both between the parties and in the public interest. A restriction that purportedly takes effect after the termination of the employment relationship is not appropriate unless it protects certain legally recognized property interests of the employer. Even where those recognised interests are concerned, the restriction imposed on the employee must not exceed what is reasonably necessary to protect that interest, failing which they shall be null and void.

The terms of the employment contract should be carefully considered, as they clarify many important issues, such as the notice period required for dismissal and the conditions that the employer deems necessary to protect its intellectual property rights and trade secrets. Where appropriate, the contract may contain restrictive agreements prohibiting a former employee from setting up a competing business or working for a competitor in a given territory for a certain period of time. MOTOR VEHICLES AND ROAD TRAFFIC ACT (ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION) CHAPTER 48:52 Current authorized pages Authorized safety: This includes regulations on the supply of clothing and protective devices, dust and smoke suppression, and machinery protection; The Equality Act generally prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or prospective employees on the basis of their gender, race, ethnicity, geographical origin, religion, marital status or disability.

Explain the Legal Principles Relating to State Succession

118 Stern (nr. 8) 111–12; B. Stern, “Responsabilité internationale et succession d`État”, in Laurence Boisson de Chazournes und Vera Gowlland-Debbas (Hrsg.), The International Legal System in Quest of Equity and Universality, Liber amicorum Georges Abi-Saab (M. Nijhoff 2001) 335; Udina (No. 26) 677–8; Michael John Volkovitsch, “Righting the Wrongs: Towards a New Theory of State Succession to Responsibility for International Crimes”, (1992) 92(8) Colum L Rev 2164-5; Degan (No. 45) 300-301. 131 Einige Schriftsteller betrachten sie nicht als eigenständige Kategorie: Degan (Nr. 45) 298–9. Siehe auch: Restatement (Third), Foreign Relations Law of the United States, Vol I (American Law Institute Publ. 1987) § 210, Reporters` notes no. 4 (p. 113).

In bestimmten Fällen ergeben sich andere Überlegungen. If one of the States concerned claims continuity, the retention of the former nationality may be more frequent, but if the outcome cannot be very different from that of inheritance cases.77 The question of the legality of population transfers (apart from the voluntary exercise of option rights) may also arise.78 This book, based on the author`s thesis, aims to: present inheritance law as it is and not as it should be. Traditional subjects are valued (debt, pure sea principle, public property and acquired rights) and succession in terms of contracts is carefully studied (customary law, state practice). The entire study is detail-oriented and condensed. 3. Distinction between State succession and State identity 1.18 1.06 In addition to the fact that the issue of sovereign succession has not been frequently raised in the past, investment tribunals may have been reluctant to venture into uncharted territory without the necessary investigative skills and theoretical knowledge. After observing this phenomenon, Tams published a groundbreaking article in 2016 entitled “State Succession to Investment Treaties: Mapping The Issues”.17 He described his article as “an overview of sovereign succession issues that arise in the context of investment agreements”.18 He added, however, that the article was not intended to allow readers to “discuss specific issues in depth.” but to “inform the debate on a particularly sensitive area of international law that investment lawyers now face”.19 Tams is clearly too modest about the results of his article. In fact, it offered readers much more than just an overview of relevant legal issues.

It paved the way for further analytical studies in the future on this currently underdeveloped area of law. I followed his suggestion to pursue the matter further. Indeed, the purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide to sovereign succession issues that arise in the context of investment arbitrage. The goal is to ensure that arbitrators and policymakers faced with complex issues of succession to BITs and government treaties no longer have to venture to the other side of the library just to find old and (literally) dusty books on the subject. The hope is that they can find answers to their questions in this book. 1.29 Finally, changes in the name of a State are clearly not decisive for questions of identity.65 It is true, however, that the fact that a State retains its name despite changes in its territory may be regarded as an element of continuity in that it shows (to some extent) its desire to preserve its original international legal personality.66 However, It is not the other way around. Since a state adopts a new name as part of territorial transformation, it simply cannot be automatically inferred that it is in fact a new state.67 In the event of succession, membership in the UN is therefore not transferred. When, by voluntary submission or merger, one State is completely absorbed by another State, the succession is universal or total. It implies the complete assimilation of one international personality to another.

Other rights and obligations: Other rights and obligations such as the nationality of the citizen, obligations towards the new authorities and the State are taken into account. According to UN guidelines, the newly created State has the right to choose its nationality, but reality says otherwise. 1.25 All authors agree that a State does not necessarily lose its international legal personality by changing territory.44 It is clear that territorial losses in themselves do not affect the identity of a State.45 This principle has been (perhaps surprisingly) described by one author as a “habit”.46 The existence of the legal personality of a State can be affected only if: if the loss of territory is total.47 This is, for example, what happened to Poland in 1775, when it ceased to exist due to its territorial division between Austria, Prussia and Russia. On the other hand, a limited loss of territory does not affect the identity of a state.48 An example of this is that the France did not cease to exist when the territory of Alsace-Lorraine was ceded to Germany in 1871. The same conclusion applies to the identity of Germany when the same territory was returned to France in 1918. There are two important examples of partial succession. After the secession of four of the six constituent republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991 and 1992, the rump state, renamed the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, declared the continuation of the state of Yugoslavia – against the objections of the newly independent republics. Belgrade`s representatives continued to occupy the original Yugoslav seat at the UN, but the United States refused to recognize it. The rest of the territory of the federation represented less than half of the population and territory of the former federation. In 1992, the Security Council decided on 19 September (resolution 777) and the General Assembly on 22 September 1992.

The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia dissolved the new federation on the grounds that the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia had dissolved. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (later renamed Serbia and Montenegro) became a Member of the United Nations in 2000; In 2006, Montenegro declared independence and Serbia continued to occupy the seat of the federation. In addition, Kosovo declared independence in 2008. According to this theory, the rights and obligations of the State continue to exist even after succession by another State. In 1882 von Gierke had published an article on the exercise of the rights and duties of a social corporation after its dissolution. From this, Max Huber derived his theory of organic substitution. Huber made the analogy that the problem of state succession is similar to that of the dissolution of a social institution. A succession of States can be characterized as universal or partial. Universal succession exists when a State is completely extinguished and its sovereignty is replaced by that of one or more successor States. A partial succession of States exists when the State continues to exist after losing control of part of its territory. [3] This impressive work is the classic French on the succession of states.

Succession in all aspects of debts, contracts and public property is examined through the analysis of case law, historical accounts (mainly Germany, the former USSR and Yugoslavia) and the study of the two Vienna Conventions. • the position of the successor State (after the date of succession) on the question of succession; 1.52 In summary, State practice and international jurisprudence relevant to the following six different types of State succession are examined separately (according to the same typology recently adopted by the Institute):146 1.22 It should be added, however, that the classification of two entities as “identical” at two different times is, of course, a legal fiction.35 The state that exists after the events, is not necessarily completely “identical” to what existed before the territorial changes. Thus, the question of continuity itself arises, as there may be doubts as to whether two entities are really identical. In other words, there can be no question of continuity if the borders of a State have not been changed in the slightest. For example, no one doubts or questions the existence of a state identity between France in 2010 and France in 2012: it is clearly the same state. The relevant question to be asked, therefore, is not whether two entities are per se “identical”, but rather whether, despite substantial changes in its territory, name and government, they can be considered `the same` state (with the same international legal personality).36 As Stern explains, “This situation iribly evokes two childhood friends who meet again after fifty years of separation and states: “You haven`t changed, you`re still the same!” Essential identity, beyond existential changes”.37 In other words, a state may well remain the same in its “essence”, but at the same time have changed in its secondary characteristics. This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next section. Treaties: Vienna Convention on Succession of States in Respect of Treaties, 1978; was adopted to deal with laws relating to treaties between States. When discussing treaty-related issues, the question was whether the newly created State should be bound by all treaties signed by the predecessor State. Well, to answer that question, a codified customary principle has developed, which states that treaties relating to the border are binding on the next State and cannot be amended. Secondly, when discussing human rights treaties, the general discussion is that the successor State is not obliged to follow, the successor State should have the right to decide whether or not to proceed with the treaty.

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