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However, a few bodies, such as the WTO, have effective systems of binding arbitration and dispute resolution backed up by trade sanctions. In order to maintain professionalism, the practice of law is typically overseen by either a government or independent regulating body such as a bar association, bar council or law society. There are few titles of respect to signify famous lawyers, such as Esquire, to indicate barristers of greater dignity, and Doctor of law, to indicate a person who obtained a PhD in Law.

• This became the basis for the four principles of negligence, namely that Stevenson owed Donoghue a duty of care to provide safe drinks; he breached his duty of care; the harm would not have occurred but for his breach; and his act was the proximate cause of her harm.
• Around 1760 BC, King Hammurabi further developed Babylonian law, by codifying and inscribing it in stone.
• Our research is not limited to one single spearhead, but we strive to conduct excellent and cutting-edge research across the full breadth of the law.
• Canon law is only in use by members of the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion.

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