March 2024

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Suing the Storm: Class Action Challenges to Insurance Denials in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

class action lawsuits Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in 2017 left countless Texas residents grappling with the aftermath. Many turned to their insurance companies for financial relief, only to face frustrating denials. But for some, there’s a glimmer of hope: class action lawsuits challenging these denials. These lawsuits bundle claims from numerous policyholders who allege similar wrongful denial of insurance practices by their providers. This approach offers a powerful tool for individuals who might struggle to fight denials alone.

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The Future of Finance is Here: Why Islamic Banking and Insurance are Gaining Traction

The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant shift. While traditional financial institutions continue to dominate, a new wave of ethical and faith-based financial products is gaining traction – Islamic banking and insurance. Built on the principles of Islamic law (Sharia), these financial instruments are attracting a growing audience worldwide, not just Muslims.

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John Austin (1790-1859) and the Command Theory of Law

John Austin, a 19th-century British legal philosopher, left a lasting mark on jurisprudence with his positivist theory of law. Central to his thinking is the concept of law as a command issued by a sovereign, backed by the threat of sanction. This article delves into the details of Austin’s philosophy of the Command Theory of Law.

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Understanding Positive Law Jurisprudence: The Law “As Is”

Positive law jurisprudence, also known as legal positivism, delves into the nature of law as a set of human-made rules enforced by a sovereign authority. Unlike natural law theory, which posits a universal moral code underlying all legal systems, positive law focuses on the formal characteristics that make a rule a law, regardless of its content or morality.

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