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.

Wim Bonis • April 17, 2019 • 1 comment

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.

Tommi Lahtinen and Victor Pierre • April 16, 2019

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.

Thijs Hannema • April 12, 2019

What does ‘also means’ mean?

The ordinary meaning of the words ‘also means’ in statutory law is additive rather than clarifying.

Cees de Groot • April 11, 2019

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.

Jelle Nijland • April 09, 2019

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.

Bart Collard • April 04, 2019

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.

Hans-Martien ten Napel • March 26, 2019 • 1 comment

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.

Dorine Verheij, Jouke Tegelaar and Nick Campuzano • March 22, 2019

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.

Tommi Lahtinen • March 19, 2019