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legal
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Hidayatulloh
Ph.D. candidate,
Deak Ferenc Doctoral School of Law,
University of Miskolc, Hungary

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Short Biography
Hidayatulloh has been a lecturer at the Faculty of Sharia and Law,
Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta since 2014-
present. Since 2021, he has pursued his doctoral studies at the Deak
Ferenc Doctoral School of Law, University of Miskolc, Hungary,
specializing in business and financial law. Previously, he completed
his master of law at the Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia,
2012-2014, and his bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Sharia and
Law, State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, 2007-
2011.
He attended education and training in law, research and European
studies at the University of Leiden; International Court of Justice;
International Criminal Court; the Netherlands, University of Bologna
Italy, University of Hagen Germany, Max Planck Institute for
Comparative Public Law and International Law Germany, the
European Parliament in Brussels Belgium, University of South
Bohemia the Czech Republic, University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik the
Slovak Republic, and International University of Sarajevo Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
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Legal research styl
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Arthurs, H.W. (1983)
Selecting a
research topic
• Choose a topic that you are
interested in! The research
process is more relevant if you
care about your topic.
• Narrow your topic to
something manageable.
• Review the guidelines on topic
selection outlined in your
assignment.
• Refer to lecture notes and
required texts to refresh your
knowledge of the course and
assignment.

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Another step of
selecting topic
• WHY did you choose the topic? What interests you
about it? Do you have an opinion about the issues
involved?
• WHO are the information providers on this topic?
Who might publish information about it? Who is
affected by the topic? Do you know of organizations
or institutions affiliated with the topic?
• WHAT are the major questions for this topic? Is
there a debate about the topic? Are there a range of
issues and viewpoints to consider?
• WHERE is your topic important: at the local, national
or international level? Are there specific places
affected by the topic?
• WHEN is/was your topic important? Is it a current
event or an historical issue? Do you want to
compare your topic by time periods?
Business law
research topics
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Contract Law and Commercial Transactions
• Intellectual Property Law
• Employment and Labor Law
• Business and Competition Law
• Banking and Financial Regulation
• Taxation and Business Transactions
• Environmental and Energy Law
• International Trade and Investment Law
• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

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Corporate Governance
and Ethics
• The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Contemporary
Business Practices.
• Analyzing the Impact of Corporate Governance on Business
Performance.
• The Legal and Ethical Implications of Executive Compensation in
Corporations.
• Shareholder Activism: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities.
• The Role of Boards of Directors in Corporate Decision-Making.
• Corporate Fraud and its Impact on Stakeholders and the Economy.
• Insider Trading: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Perspectives.
• The Role of Independent Directors in Ensuring Corporate
Accountability.
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Whistleblower Protection Laws in
Corporations.
• The Intersection of Corporate Governance and Stakeholder Theory.

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Contract Law and
Commercial
Transactions
• Unconscionability and Its Application in Contract Law.
• The Legal Implications of E-Signatures in International
Commercial Transactions.
• Analyzing the Legal Enforceability of Clickwrap and
Browsewrap Agreements.
• The Doctrine of Frustration in Contract Law: A Comparative
Analysis.
• The Role of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Contractual
Relationships.
• The Legal Implications of Force Majeure Clauses in Business
Contracts.
• The U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of
Goods (CISG) and Its Impact on Global Trade.
• The Validity and Enforcement of Liquidated Damages in
Commercial Contracts.
• A Comparative Study of Common Law and Civil Law
Approaches to Contract Law.
• The Legal Implications of Breach of Contract and Remedies
Available to Injured Parties.

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Intellectual
Property Law
• Patent Law and the Protection of Innovations in the
Technological Era.
• Copyright Infringement in the Digital Age: Challenges and
Solutions.
• Trademark Dilution: Balancing the Rights of Trademark
Owners and Free Speech.
• The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Promoting
Innovation and Creativity.
• The Intersection of Intellectual Property Law and
Biotechnology.
• Trade Secrets Protection: Legal Mechanisms and Challenges.
• The International Protection of Intellectual Property Rights:
TRIPS Agreement.
• Patent Trolls and their Impact on Innovation and
Competition.
• The Legal Implications of Open Source Software in Business.
• The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Technology
Transfer and International Trade.

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Employment and Labor
Law
• Discrimination in the Workplace: Legal Protections and Challenges.
• The Gig Economy and Its Implications on Labor Law and Worker
Rights.
• Workplace Privacy: Balancing Employer Interests and Employee
Rights.
• The Legal Implications of Non-Compete Agreements on Employee
Mobility.
• The Intersection of Labor Law and Collective Bargaining.
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations: Ensuring Employee
Protection.
• The Legal and Ethical Implications of Employee Monitoring.
• The Gig Economy: Reimagining Employment Law in the Age of
Freelancing.
• Workplace Harassment Prevention and Legal Compliance.
• The Role of Labor Unions in Shaping Labor Law and Worker Rights.

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Business and
Competition Law
• Antitrust Laws and Their Impact on Market Competition.
• The Role of Merger Control in Preventing Anti-Competitive
Practices.
• Vertical Restraints in Business Contracts: Legal Analysis and
Enforcement.
• The Intersection of Intellectual Property Law and
Competition Law.
• The Legal Implications of Price Fixing and Bid Rigging.
• The Role of Competition Law in Regulating Online Platforms
and Marketplaces.
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Leniency Programs in
Antitrust Enforcement.
• The Impact of Big Tech Companies on Competition and
Consumer Welfare.
• The Challenges of Regulating Global Mergers and
Acquisitions.
• The Role of Competition Authorities in Promoting Fair
Competition and Market Efficiency.

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Banking and
Financial Regulation
• The Role of Central Banks in Financial Regulation and Stability.
• The Legal Implications of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Technology in Banking.
• Financial Derivatives: Legal Issues and Regulatory Challenges.
• The Impact of Basel III Accords on Banking Regulation and Risk
Management.
• The Intersection of Financial Regulation and Fintech Innovation.
• The Legal and Ethical Implications of Insider Trading in the Financial
Markets.
• Credit Rating Agencies: Their Role in Financial Regulation and
Investor Confidence.
• The Challenges of Cross-Border Banking Regulation in the Globalized
Economy.
• The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: A
Critical Assessment.
• The Legal Framework of Bank Resolution and Systemic Risk
Management.

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Taxation and
Business
Transactions
• Transfer Pricing in International Business
Transactions: Legal and Regulatory Aspects.

• The Legal Implications of Corporate Tax Avoidance

and Evasion.

• Tax Incentives for Foreign Direct Investment:

Promoting Economic Growth or Unfair Competition?

• The Impact of Tax Treaties on Cross-Border Business

Activities.

• Tax Compliance and Enforcement: Balancing

Taxpayer Rights and Government Revenue
Collection.

• The Role of Tax Havens in International Tax Planning.

• The Legal Implications of Digital Economy Taxation.

• The Challenges of Regulating E-Commerce and

Cross-Border Taxation.

• The Legal and Ethical Aspects of Tax Planning and

Avoidance Strategies.

• Tax Policy and Its Impact on Business Decisions and

Investment Behavior.

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Environmental
and Energy Law
• The Legal Framework for Environmental Protection and
Conservation.

• Environmental Impact Assessments: Balancing Business Interests

and Ecological Preservation.

• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: The Role of

International Law.

• The Legal and Ethical Implications of Fracking and Hydraulic

Fracturing.

• The Intersection of Environmental Law and Corporate Social

Responsibility.

• Renewable Energy Regulation and Incentives: Promoting

Sustainable Development.

• The Legal and Regulatory Challenges of Waste Management and

Pollution Control.

• The Legal Implications of Environmental Justice and Community

Rights.

• The Role of International Agreements in Addressing

Transboundary Environmental Issues.

• The Impact of Energy Regulation on the Transition to Clean and

Renewable Energy Sources.

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 International Trade
and Investment Law

• The Legal Framework of International Trade and Investment

Agreements.
• Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) Mechanisms: Balancing
Investor Protection and State Sovereignty.
• The World Trade Organization (WTO) and Its Impact on Global Trade.
• Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): Assessing Their Effectiveness in
Promoting Foreign Investment.
• Trade Wars and Tariffs: Analyzing the Legal and Economic Implications.
• The Intersection of Intellectual Property Rights and International Trade.
• The Legal Implications of Trade Sanctions and Their Impact on Global
Commerce.
• Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Regional Economic Integration.
• The Legal and Ethical Aspects of Import-Export Controls and Trade
Embargoes.
• The Role of Trade Remedies in Safeguarding Domestic Industries.

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Cybersecurity
and Data Privacy
• The Legal and Ethical Implications of Data Breaches and
Cybersecurity Incidents.
• Data Protection Laws and Privacy Rights: A Comparative
Analysis.
• The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property
Protection.
• The Role of International Law in Addressing Cybercrimes and
Cyber Espionage.
• The Legal Challenges of Cross-Border Data Transfers and Data
Localization.
• The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Algorithms in Business.
• Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Management in the
Corporate Sector.
• The Legal Implications of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices and
Data Privacy.
• The Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks.
• The Legal and Regulatory Challenges of Digital Identity and
Biometric Data.

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