This seminar explores the complex relationship between corporations and the environment, examining the role of government regulation, shareholder vs. stakeholder theories, and the potential for sustainable profit.

About the speaker

Marlouize E. Villanueva (Louie) is a Professor at the College of Law of the University of San Carlos in Cebu, Philippines. He finished his Master of Laws at the University of the Philippines College of Law and his Juris Doctor and Political Science degrees at the University of San Carlos. He teaches Philosophy of Law, Thesis Writing Proposal, Legal Research and Writing, and Administrative Law. He is also a partner of Cortez Villanueva San Pedro Law Offices, a full-service law firm based in Metro Manila. His research interest includes legal theory, constitutional law, local government and public corporations, corporate governance, and environmental law.

COVID protocols

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This seminar presentation is a dual-delivery event. Registration is only required for Zoom attendance; registration for in-person attendance is not required as neither the ANU nor ACT Health conduct contact tracing any longer.

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