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Birbirinden bağımsız birden fazla şirketin bir araya gelmek suretiyle bir organizasyon oluşturmalarına sıklıkla karşılaşılmakta, bu organizasyona ise şirketler topluluğu denilmektedir. Kuruluşların faaliyet alanlarını genişletmek istemeleri, bu yönde maliyetlerini en aza indirerek kârlılıklarını arttırmak için bir araya gelmeleri sonucunda ticari açıdan bir organizasyon oluşturmaları ülkemizde de sıklıkla görülmektedir. Ancak mevcut kanunlarımızda bu şekilde oluşan organizasyonlara yönelik herhangi bir özel düzenlemeye daha önce yer verilmemişti. Bu tür durumlarla farklı hukuk alanlarında da sıklıkla karşılaşılması, zamanla şirketler topluluğu açısından yasal düzenleme yapılması gereğini doğurmuş ve şirketler topluluğuna ilişkin düzenlemeler ilk olarak 6102 sayılı Türk Ticaret Kanunu ile yapılmıştır. Bu düzenlemeler, topluluk yapılanmasının, organizasyon şemasının kurulmasını, işleyişi ve ilgililerin sorumluluğunun belirlenmesini amaçlamaktadır. Ticaret Kanununda düzenlenen şirketler topluluğuna ilişkin hükümlerin önemli bir bölümü Alman Konzern Hukuku esaslıdır. Çalışmamızda kanundaki şirketler topluluğu düzenlemeleri incelenirken, Türk Hukuku esas alınmış ve konu diğer hukuk dalları ile birlikte çok yönlü bir şekilde ele alınarak şirketler topluluğu düzenlemelerinin uygulanabilirliğinin sağlanması hedeflenmiştir. Bağlı şirketin borçlarından dolayı hakim şirketin sorumluluğunu irdeleyen çalışmamızda, şirketler topluluğunun temel kavramları, şirketler topluluğunda sorumluluk halleri ile bağlı şirketin üçüncü kişilere karşı sorumluluğu konusu, özellikle fiili şirketler topluluğu kapsamında ve anonim şirket temelinde incelenmiştir. Ayrıca şirketler topluluğu düzenlemelerinin uygulama yelpazesinin genişletilmesine katkı sağlaması amacı ile diğer hukuk alanlarına da değinilmek suretiyle çok yönlü araştırma yapılmıştır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Şirketler Topluluğu, Sorumluluk, Hakim Şirket, Bağlı Şirket. It is frequently seen that multiple companies independent from each other come together to form an organization and this organization is called a group of companies. In our country, it is frequently observed that entities form a commercial organization by coming together around the desire of extending their field of activity and in order to reduce costs and increase profitability. However, existing laws lacked a specific regulation in connection with organizations that are formed as such. Encountering such cases in different fields of law has, in time, led to the requirement of a legislative regulation about group of companies and regulations have been introduced for the first time in connection with group of companies under Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102. These regulations are aimed at stipulating the structuring of the group of companies, forming the organizational chart, and determining operational aspects and responsibilities of the concerned persons. Substantial part of the provisions regarding group of companies regulated under Commercial Code is based on German Konzern Law. The present study is focused on group of companies regulations under the Law based on Turkish law and the subject matter is addressed in an in-depth approach based on other branches of the law in order to establish enforceability of the group of companies regulations. In the present study analysing liability of the Dominant Enterprise in connection with debts of an Affiliated Company, basic concepts related with group of companies, liabilities in a group of companies and liability of anAffiliated Company towards third persons are explained within the scope of actual group of companies and joint stock companies. In addition, an in-depth study has been conducted based on other fields of the law for the purpose of contributing to extension of the enforcement range of regulations on group of companies. Keywords: Group of companies, Liability, Dominant Enterprise, Affiliated Company.

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How do we legislate for the unknown? This work tackles the question from the perspective of copyright, analysing the judicial practice emerging from case law on new uses of intellectual property resulting from technological change. Starting off by comparing results of actual innovation-related cases decided in jurisdictions with and without the fair use defence available, it delves deeper into the pathways of judicial reasoning and doctrinal debate arising in the two copyright realities, describing the dark sides of legal flexibility, the attempts to ‘bring order into chaos’ on one side and, on the other, the effort of judges actively looking for ways not to close the door on valuable innovation where inflexible legislation was about to become an impassable choke point. The analysis then moves away from the high-budget, large-scale innovation projects financed by the giants of the Internet era. Instead, building upon the findings of Yochai Benkler on the subject of networked creativity, it brings forth a type of innovation that brings together networked individuals, sharing and building upon each other’s results instead of competing, while often working for non-economic motivations. It is seemingly the same type of innovation, deeply rooted in the so-called ‘nerd culture’, that powered the early years of the 20th century digital revolution. As this culture was put on trial when Oracle famously sued Google for reuse of Java in the Android mobile operating system, the commentary emerging from the surrounding debate allowed to draw more general conclusions about what powers the digital evolution in a networked environment. Lastly, analysing the current trends in European cases, the analysis concludes by offering a rationale as to why a transformative use exception would allow courts to openly engage in the types of reasoning that seem to have become a necessity in cases on the fringes of copyright.

Chapter 6 of the companies Act has attempted to resolve problems created by the ineffectiveness of judicial management which has failed to provide suitable alternative to the liquidation. The process of business rescue proceedings has made some impact on the liability of sureties in so far as it relates to creditors. Moratorium has been imposed once the business rescue proceedings commences and therefore the principal debtors are protected against any legal action unless the court or business rescue practitioner has consented thereto. The question is what is the impact of the business rescue proceedings on the rights of creditors against the sureties of the company under business rescue proceedings and what is the judicial position in so far as it relates to liabilities of sureties during business rescue proceedings, finally what is the position of comparative law in respect of other foreign Jurisprudence terms of business rescue proceedings and the liability of sureties. The South African Companies Act does not regulate the situation of creditor’s rights against sureties of a financially distressed Company. In terms of American law, the situation is different. Creditor’s rights against non-debtors (including sureties) is regulated by Bankruptcy Codes. In terms of bankruptcy codes, the discharge of a debtor does not affect the liability of the nondebtors or other entities. There are divergent views in terms of South African Court decisions in respect of liability of sureties. Some Judges believe that the commencement of business rescue proceedings does not affect the liability of sureties and others are of the view that the beginning of business rescue proceedings releases sureties from their obligations towards creditors unless business rescue plan or deed of suretyship provides otherwise. It is therefore recommended that our legislature introduces some new sections into the companies act. One Section should be similar to section 524(e) of the bankruptcy codes which expressly states that a discharge granted to the principal debtor does not affect the liability of sureties towards creditors. Another section should be similar to section 105(a), which provide courts with powers to make any order to realize the objectives of the companies act. This to avoid conflicting courts decisions on this issue.

Over the last years, academics, practitioners and policy makers have focused their attention on an emerging technology: three-dimensional printing (“3DP”). 3DP is often portrayed as a game changer, showing the potential to disrupt established socioeconomic paradigms and exert profound implications in disparate areas of law. 3DP not only is well integrated in the manufacturing industry, but also increasingly adopted at consumer level. Recent developments have made it possible for ordinary people to take an active role in the production, customization and distribution of goods, and likewise paved the way for the proliferation of new market entrants, such as 3DP online platforms. Against this background, this thesis aims to shed some light on the implications that 3DP may have for Intellectual Property Law. In particular, this work attempts to predict and grasp the consequences that the digitization of real world things may carry in the area of IP law, both from the side of protection and infringement. This contribution is intended to create general awareness about the current state of the art and likewise delineate possible future scenarios in the 3DP ecosystem. The research question at the core of the analysis is whether the current legal framework of different IPRs already offers suitable means for regulating the thin dividing line between the digital and the analogue world, or rather needs to be amended, in order to cope with such a fascinating reality. To this end, the analysis contributes insights to the best legal treatment that CAD files shall receive, in case such files embed products protected by copyright, designs, patents and trademarks. Hence, it addresses right owners’ concern that the online transmission of CAD files, combined with the ease of converting such files into the final printout, will facilitate mass-scale and worldwide infringement of all IPRs.

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This PhD thesis explores pro bono practice among large, international law firms in Europe. The central question addressed by the thesis is: does “Big Law Pro Bono” contribute to access to justice in Europe? The thesis commences with a review of the literature which both contextualizes and situates the thesis. This review also identifies gaps in the existing literature particularly related to the globalization and localization of law firm pro bono and its practice beyond the United States (i.e. its practice in other parts of the world such as Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America). After identifying issues with the current definition of access to justice, used throughout much of the existing literature, the thesis proposes a new definition which is then used throughout the thesis to evaluate pro bono practice in Europe. Towards this end, the thesis first provides historical context to law firm pro bono practice by exploring the history of pro bono, legal aid and other models of progressive lawyering across Europe. Following this, the thesis closely explores the process by which large firm pro bono practice arrived in Europe (i.e. globalization), the contemporary practice and the process by which it adapted to the European legal, social and political ecosystem (i.e. localization). Ultimately, it is suggested that large firm pro bono does not contribute to access to justice in Europe insofar as access to justice is defined narrowly - in the way that it has been conceived of in much of the existing literature. However, by embracing a broader definition of access to justice, it is possible to perceive the actual (and possible) social and political impact of large firm pro bono practice in Europe.

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Carbon emissions have increased steadily in the last quarter of the 20th century while countries have made more efficient actions to take international decisions within the United Nations. This has also had an impact on the signing of international agreements and on national law, making it necessary to prepare new legislation within the country. This is followed by significant legal arrangements in many countries. In Turkey, this issue is in its early stages and various regulations have started to be made in different institutions, but the regulations have not been in a level to meet the deficiencies in the legislation. Therefore, Turkey has made it a priority to put forth the legal structure of forest carbon rights and forest carbon markets. Turkey also continues to make changes to the legislation on forestry to solve this requirement. First, to form the legislation on forest carbon markets, it is necessary (1) to analyze the carbon element in terms of the law of property and (2) to put forth the carbon emissions and carbon sequestration capacity in Turkey utilizing available resources. In addition, the contribution of Turkey's clean energy projects carried out and planned to be carried out on clean energy must be taken into account. The findings, which will be obtained in this way, will reveal to what extent Turkey, General Directorate of Forestry in particular can benefit from the international carbon market. In our legislation, there are direct or indirect arrangements regarding environment, forest, nature protection, and carbon. Although there are no direct regulations on carbon at this level of law in Turkey, carbon emission or sequestration is mentioned in the environmental legislation with various approaches. These various provisions are not enough to represent position and situation, advantages and disadvantages of our country accurately in the carbon market. Therefore, it is clear that there is a need for legal regulations, which aims to solve the climate change problem, one of the most important problems of our time. In this context, the aim of the thesis is to determine the place of carbon in effective laws at the national level and to develop legal proposals for the creation of carbon markets. For this purpose, literature review was carried out as a priority. The current legislation on this issue was compiled and reviewed. In addition, by examining the jurisprudence of the judiciary, it was examined to determine what issues the current disputes are concentrated on and the direction of judicial practice. In the light of the findings obtained through these studies, it was revealed that there is a significant gap in the legal structure of forest carbon in Turkey. For example, in the case of the establishment of the carbon markets, it was determined that the legislation should be established first. It was also detected that there are different powers in different general directorates and there are not sufficient provisions in national legislation. The legislation on every stage of the process, from the production of carbon to the creation of the markets, has been dealt with within the framework of international conventions and national legislation, and the gaps in the legislation should be addressed. There are gaps in the definitons of the fields of forest carbon rights and property law, the nature of the carbon certificate, the trade law in order to be able to process carbon in the stock market, etc. and in the operation and authorization. . When it is necessary to sell forest carbon credit, it is important to certify and trade in the stock exchange. International certifications are applied for the certification. Turkey does not have a certification system. The EU, America, Germany, and New Zealand have established certification systems in their own countries and have made them open to international applications. Thus, encouraging the establishment of a certification system in Turkey and supporting the work that can be done in this direction is necessary. . This issue is also included in the thesis. The carbon retained in the forest (tree/soil, forest litter, dry body, branch, understorey, etc.) accumulation must be included in the concept of income as a sub-separation of the concept of production. The legal status of forest carbon should be evaluated separately according to the situation of either before or after leaving the original goods. As a result, there is a significant gap in the legislation related to forest carbon market in Turkey. This gap should be eliminated by establishing a department called "Department of Forest Carbon Management" within the General Directorate of Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Legal arrangements should be made including provisions to Article 169.4 of the Constitution, articles 1, 2, 4 and 26 of Law No. 6831, and the Articles 334 and 338 of Presidential Decree No.4, and the Environmental Law to support carbon projects. Keywords: Climate, climate change, carbon market, forest carbon right.

The modernisation of customs regulations and practices involves a process of transformation aimed at boosting the capacity of customs agencies so that they can respond more efficiently to the ever-changing trade environment. In the context of this study, the transformation referred to is changes and adaptations of the institutional, structural, legal, practical, and managerial aspects of revenue collectors’ work. Several global changes in international trade prompted the World Customs Organization (WCO), an international customs body, to pilot projects for the modernisation of customs in order to adapt the approach of this administration to the various changes occurring in the field. These changes relate to the increasing volume of world trade, technological advances, the transformation of businesses models and the steady rise in criminal activities and security threats. The modernisation of customs with the WCO's guidance and support entails inviting and empowering member states of the WCO to align their customs regulations and practices with international standards. Customs modernisation became a topic of interest and started gaining worldwide attention when international trade experienced unprecedented changes coupled with technological advances. This has opened debates around issues relating to globalisation, such as the lowering and removal of trade barriers. There is also a necessity to ensure that customs authorities have sufficient strategic controlover imported and exported commodities. It has become imperative for all states to improve their competitiveness in customs through the revision of regulations which give rise to burdensome practices and procedures. The removal of cumbersome legislative provisions and practices will ensure an increment of efficiency in customs processes.Customs modernisation differs in developed, developing or under-developed states. Hence, the approach to customs modernisation differs from one jurisdiction to another. While some states embrace customs modernisation, others are unable, unwilling or merely reluctant to do so. There are different reasons for the variation in states’ attitudes towards customs modernisation. These attitudes are reflective of the political and economic realities prevailing in each state. Some states are open to customs modernisation but lack the financial and structural resources necessary to be vii able to engage in such modernisation. Others are plagued by corrupt syndicates which employ all the means at their disposal to defend their manipulation of customs authorities.This study analyses the modernisation of customs regulations and practices in France, South Africa and Cameroon. These jurisdictions have different economic powers, are located in different geo-economic zones, and differ in their capacity to implement customs modernisation. The study examines how the respective states incorporate modernisation into their daily customs operations, as recommended by the WCO, of which they are all member states. The study further analyses the impact of customs modernisation on the fight against customs offences in the three jurisdictions.Changes in international trade have both positive and negative impacts on customs. The negative impacts include changes in the forms and increases in the frequency of customs offences. Customs offences are breaches or attempted breaches of customs laws. States suffer financial loss, and these illegal activities threaten their security. The benefits that accrue to businesses and the quality of their products are also challenged by these unlawful behaviours. In addition, the health and safety of citizens are imperilled by customs offences such as the illicit import of counterfeit, sub-standard and dangerous goods and substances. Irrespective of their nature, customs offences have negative impacts on society.To limit and mitigate the adverse effects of customs offences on society and revenue collection, there is a need for strategic customs administrations that embrace technology and modernisation in general. France, South Africa and Cameroon have modernised their customs administrations. While these countries have incorporated the WCO conventions and tools in their respective environments, the impact of the incorporation on customs offences, in general, can be inferred from the simple implementation of these instruments and tools. vii able to engage in such modernisation. Others are plagued by corrupt syndicates which employ all the means at their disposal to defend their manipulation of customs authorities.This study analyses the modernisation of customs regulations and practices in France, South Africa and Cameroon. These jurisdictions have different economic powers, are located in different geo-economic zones, and differ in their capacity to implement customs modernisation. The study examines how the respective states incorporate modernisation into their daily customs operations, as recommended by the WCO, of which they are all member states. The study further analyses the impact of customs modernisation on the fight against customs offences in the three jurisdictions.Changes in international trade have both positive and negative impacts on customs. The negative impacts include changes in the forms and increases in the frequency of customs offences. Customs offences are breaches or attempted breaches of customs laws. States suffer financial loss, and these illegal activities threaten their security. The benefits that accrue to businesses and the quality of their products are also challenged by these unlawful behaviours. In addition, the health and safety of citizens are imperilled by customs offences such as the illicit import of counterfeit, sub-standard and dangerous goods and substances. Irrespective of their nature, customs offences have negative impacts on society.To limit and mitigate the adverse effects of customs offences on society and revenue collection, there is a need for strategic customs administrations that embrace technology and modernisation in general. France, South Africa and Cameroon have modernised their customs administrations. While these countries have incorporated the WCO conventions and tools in their respective environments, the impact of the incorporation on customs offences, in general, can be inferred from the simple implementation of these instruments and tools.

AD Recht ermöglicht die Anwendung des Instruments nichtmarktwirtschaftlicher Behandlung (NME) zwecks Bestimmung des normalen Ausfuhrpreises von importierten Waren aus Ländern deren Märkte als weitgehen von Regierungen beeinflusst und deren Preise und Kosten für diese Berechnung als unverlässlich angesehen werden. Stattdessen sollten diese Berechnungen auf der Basis von Preisen in einem Vergleichsland mit funktionierender Marktwirtschaft ( „surrogate country‟ ) erfolgen. Die vorliegende Dissertation legt dar, dass die Anwendung der NME Behandlung zum Schutz gegen unfairen Importwettbewerb nicht auf rechtlich gesicherter Grundlage erfolgt, sondern als willkürlich eingeseztes protektionistisches Instrument gehandhabt wird. Besonders die Anwendung dieser Methode auf Chinesische Exporte nach 2016 ist rechtlich fragwürdig. Die Dissertation untersucht die Rechtmäßigkeit und Zweckmäßigkeit diese Methode, erstens durch die Analyse der wirtschaftlichen Begründung des AD Rechts und der geschichtlichen Entwicklung seit seinen protektionistisch motivierten Anfängen. Sie untersucht sowohl die relevanten Regeln und Praktiken aus der Zeit vor der Gründung der WTO als auch solche die danach zur Anwendung kamen und kommt zum Schluss, dass sie angesichts des grundlegend geänderten globalen rechtlichen Umfelds nicht mehr tragbar sind. Die Autorin empfiehlt daher, dass die auf NME Behandlung bezogenen Regeln und Praktiken vollständig aufgegeben werden und im Rahmen der gegenwärtigen Bemühungen um eine Modernisierung des gesamten WTO Regelwerks durch angemessene andere Regeln ersetzt werden sollten.