The Dutch Corporate Governance Code, according to Aristotle

Why do we consider corporate social responsibility to be so important in a post-Enlightenment society where moral relativism and individualism seem to be ubiquitous?

Tom Knijp • November 16, 2017

The ethical dimension of ancient laws

Due to the inclusion of unwritten laws, surviving from the Stone Age, the (pre-Hammurabi) Sumerian legal system was surprisingly liberal. We can still learn from it, now that our system has caused the ethical dimension to wither – with dire consequences.

Wim Bonis • November 10, 2017 • 4 comments

The Story Behind Bankruptcy: When Business Gets Personal

In a recent study, Dutch entrepreneurs who went through debt rescheduling after personal bankruptcy share their experiences to provide an understanding of the private, personal and social implications of bankruptcy.

Jean-Pierre van der Rest • November 09, 2017

The robotised workplace: transforming the privacy of modern workers

The robotisation of the workplace has exposed employees’ data. With the growth of the quantified-self movement and ubiquitous video cameras, there is little left of anonymity. What is the privacy law’s response?

Helena U. Vrabec • November 09, 2017

The U.S. ‘Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017’ as an example for EU regulation?

Unsecure Internet of Things devices and networks are increasingly problematic for the security of IT networks, telecommunications and the internet. EU regulation is lagging behind. A new US Bill may serve as an example of how to address this situation.

Pieter Kalis • October 16, 2017

Oversight of hacking power and take down order

The Dutch Computer Crime Act III brings with it far-reaching powers for law enforcement authorities, such as the power to hack computers and take down websites. More oversight is required to check the lawful application of these instruments.

Jan-Jaap Oerlemans • October 12, 2017

In need of the wisdom of de-escalation

To prevent a global disaster we badly need to stop the escalation of international conflicts, like the one between North Korea and the US. But how can we open the way to de-escalation? And can law or mediation contribute anything here?

Wim Bonis • October 02, 2017 • 2 comments

Liberal “principles” or how to make the best of it for yourself in worthless times

Prominent liberal party members in The Netherlands are prone to criminal self-enrichment. This is fully in line with liberal party principles putting personal autonomy first, unhindered by any objective norms and values: make the best of it for yourself!

Hendrik Kaptein • September 04, 2017

Ending the zero-sum game through public engagement

Debates on crime, migration and borders seem to be in dire need of academic – nuanced, factual and reflective – input. While reflecting on the difficulties in doing so, this blog calls for more academic action.

Maartje van der Woude • August 24, 2017

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