The call for more external order and control
In the prevailing Western view, order is something that must be imposed externally to reduce or end conflict. But there is another order, a natural one that shapes us and the world around us into self-organized wholes that can heal and transform us.
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Spotify’s allegations – genuine anti-competitive concerns or a devious bite of the Apple?
After having had enough of Apple’s abusive conduct through their dominant position on the iOS operating system, Spotify has filed a complaint with the European Commission.Read more » -
The second privacy paradox
After some major privacy breaches in the land of children’s privacy, a new, second privacy paradox is emerging. It’s about time we talk about children’s privacy as much as we worry about it.Read more » -
What does ‘also means’ mean?
The ordinary meaning of the words ‘also means’ in statutory law is additive rather than clarifying.Read more » -
Dutch State takes shares in Air France-KLM: a new shareholding, a new policy?
The Dutch State has bought shares in the French holding company Air France-KLM S.A. to ensure that the Dutch public interest is being taken into account. This new shareholding could mark a change in the Dutch policy on State-owned shareholdings.Read more » -
Why should non-human animals be included in our moral circle?
Our moral circle should include every being that can suffer, every being that is sentient. As far as our current knowledge reaches, most animal species have the ability to suffer.Read more » -
The Political Theology of Thierry Baudet
Governments have historically relied on metaphysical sources for their legitimacy. The French Revolution intended to put an end to this. However, with the current rise of populism, among other things, we are witnessing a revival of political theology.Read more » -
Asset segregation: its many faces and challenges faced
Asset segregation is essential for protecting clients’ assets in case of insolvency of the financial institution where the client holds its assets. The Hazelhoff Centre for Financial Law organised a seminar covering several topics in this field.Read more » -
Corporate re-structures deemed redundant in context of EU competition law and private enforcement
On 14 March, the European Court of Justice issued a momentous ruling that encourages the private enforcement of European Union competition laws and enhances the legal standing of those who have suffered damages as a result of anti-competitive behaviour.Read more » -
Global tax governance in the G20 and the OECD: What can be done?
What does the current proposals of the OECD/G20 says about Global Tax Governance?Read more »