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In Maine, USA, the interpretation of a state law involving overtime pay revolved around the use of the Oxford comma.
What is the Oxford comma?
The Oxford comma comes before the last item in a list of 3 or more things, usually to resolve ambiguity. This example illustrates its use:
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India’s cabinet has approved an increase of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit for insurance from 26% to 49%. Insurance companies will still have to be locally controlled.
Investment up to 26% will be automatically allowed, and investment between 26% and 49% will have to be approved by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board. The…
Have a look at our guide on Insurance regulation in Asia Pacific – Ten things to know about 20 countries. It gives an overview and practical checklist of ten common regulatory issues in 20 Asian countries.
The series looks at, for instance, whether branches of foreign insurance companies are permitted, restrictions on foreign direct…
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Most definition clauses do (and should) start with the words “subject to the context” and these words are important when applying a definition.
The supreme court of appeal said that definitions in an enactment (in this case a by-law) should not be slavishly applied. Where the context requires it, the ordinary meaning of a word…
Even if a minor enters into a contract with the assistance of a guardian, the contract may be set aside if it is shown that it was materially prejudicial to the minor at the time it was concluded.
Courts are hesitant to set aside contracts especially if they are settlement or compromise agreements.
Contract may
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