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Acquiring limited liability company in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)Analyzing previous research on decision making of cross-border merger and acquisition, which allowed to identify country-specific characteristics that has influence particularly on the choice of host country of targeted ... -
Analysis of the implementation of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method in the Latvian legal system
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)Optimisation of dispute resolution within European Union Member States is an ongoing trend in order to facilitate access to justice for individuals. In Latvia, the integration of the Mediation Law was a step towards further ... -
Analysis of the issues of the interest representation declaration system in the Law on Disclosure of Interest Representation of Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2023)The Bachelor thesis analyzes the Interest Representation Declaration System, which is the cornerstone of Latvia’s Law on Disclosure of Interest Representation. The Law is created to achieve transparency in the interest ... -
Analysis of the law on the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing and law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia in relation to non-residents and non-entities and comparison with international requirements. Main problems and solutions
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)The study examines the impact of changes in the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and Law on International Sanctions and National Sanctions of the Republic of Latvia on non-residents and ... -
An analysis of the liability rule in Latvia in case of a transfer of an undertaking in the context of freedom of contract principle
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)The objective of this Thesis is to answer whether Article 20 of the Commercial Law of Latvia is compatible with freedom of contract principle. Chapter 1 analyzes the limitation put on freedom of contract principle in case ... -
Anti-money laundering: civil liability of banks vis-a-vis their customers
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)In this master’s thesis the nearly unexamined topic of the civil liability of banks vis-à-vis their customers for improper application of anti-money laundering measures in the Latvian perspective is explored. The findings ... -
Anti-money laundering: external accountants as “gate-keepers” in money laundering schemes in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)The main aim of the master’s thesis is to present an analysis of accountants’ involvement in money laundering schemes due to the lack of regulation on the profession. The research is based on the Financial Action Task Force ... -
Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights from the perspective of regional newspapers’ freedom of expression in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2018)The present thesis raises a question: are media able to fulfill its “watchdog” role and spread democracy and freedom of expression in Latvia? Is society informed about unfair Municipality’s practice to portray itself in a ... -
Balancing the property right of forest owners and the right to healthy environment in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)Strong and reliable right in property has not only been one of the cornerstones of a democratic capitalistic society, but also the provider of confidence for development in forest investment and sustainable management. ... -
Biometrical data legal issues of mobile payment transactions in the Republic of Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)Biometrics are any metrics related to human features. The most common examples of a biometric recognition system are the mobile phone’s fingerprint and facial recognition technology. As an emerging technology, biometric ... -
The challenging role of banks in preventing money laundering and terrorist financing in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)One of the main goals of the banking industry is to help detect and deter money laundering and terrorist financing. In this thesis were examined and analyzed the concept of money laundering; the current European and the ... -
Children’s rights system in the Republic of Latvia in compliance with international law regarding out-of-family care system
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)Children rights have been defined in international and domestic legal systems. Despite the ongoing development of children’s rights, it is still a relatively new legal subset of human rights. So far, under the United Nation ... -
Combatting fraudulent conveyance: a review of Section 96 of the Latvian Insolvency Law
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)Fraudulent conveyance is a transaction with the goal to hinder, delay or defraud creditors. One countermeasure against such behavior is provided by avoidance proceedings. In Latvia, this is available under Section 96 of ... -
Comparative analysis of Latvian and Estonian AML requirements in regards to the virtual currency exchange service providers – theory and practice
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)Money laundering is considered as one of the most significant types of financial crime. Its magnitude has only increased in the past decade alongside with the development in the technological field. Since the regulatory ... -
Comparative analysis of the application of anti-money laundering obligations to neobanks in Lithuania and Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)Money laundering is a criminal offense that has its roots in the distant past, however with the development of the technological age, new technological and financial solutions are emerging, for instance - neobanks. As a ... -
Comparative analysis of the national law of Latvia and Germany in regard to AML/CTF: a threat of reputational risks as a driver of strengthening of control over the financial sector
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2021)The thesis aims to analyse the nature of differences between the national law of Latvia and Germany in regard to anti-money laundering with respect to the financial sector, as well as the correlation between current national ... -
A comparative study of election laws with respect to compulsory voting in the European Union, lessons for Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2020)Taking into account the negative trends of voter turnout in the EU during the last decades, the compulsory voting system is widely discussed among researchers and practitioners. However, in Latvia, where the voter turnout ... -
Comparison of Polish and Latvian low-skilled labour immigration policy
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2019)There is significant evidence that attributes Polish economic growth to immigration employment. Given recent attention to the lack of workforce in Latvia to complete low-skilled labour gaps, the discussion has emerged about ... -
Comparison of the national AML/CTF laws of the Republic of Latvia and the United Kingdom
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2023)The purpose of this thesis is to compare and find the core differences in the national anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing legal frameworks of the Republic of Latvia and the United Kingdom using the ... -
Compatibility of Latvian non-conviction-based confiscation with Convention on Human Rights
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2022)Traditional “repressive” criminal law is no longer sufficient to deal with the new threats posed by the global risk and information society. New forms of combatting international organised crime, drug trafficking and other ...