Are Symbolic Laws Good Laws? Earlier this year, the Austrian government announced a proposed law which entails a ban on wearing the hijab for kindergarten-age girls. Is this a response to an acute problem which necessitates action — or a symbolic law with a more nefarious mission? Edith Riegler • September 19, 2018
Challenging the European Commission’s magic wand A new EU conflict of laws rule for third-party effects of cross-border assignments of claims. Jeroen van der Weide • September 17, 2018
UNCITRAL Model Law on insolvency-related judgments: new chapter in international insolvency law In summer 2018 UNCITRAL adopted a new model law on recognition and enforcement of insolvency-related judgments. Filling a gap in international insolvency law, it should make cross-border insolvency resolution more expedient, predictable and efficient. Ilya Kokorin • September 13, 2018
The relevance of experiencing awe Research has shown that regularly experiencing awe not only makes us feel part of something larger, but also makes us more attuned to our common humanity and raises our concern for the needs of others. Therefore it might also help to reduce crime. Wim Bonis • August 15, 2018
The revival of the right of pledge What happens in cases of commingling of similar goods, one of which is encumbered with a right of pledge? Is the right of pledge extinguished by the commingling? On 14 August 2015, the Supreme Court responded to these questions. Lisanne Wijman • July 31, 2018
„Wir sind gekommen, um zu bleiben!“ Under which circumstances can an irregular migrant successfully rely on the right to respect for private life to obtain lawful residence in a host state? Mark Klaassen • June 29, 2018
Leveraging technology to enhance access to justice for children in Africa Based on a presentation given by the author at the Continental Conference on Access to Justice for Children in Africa in May 2018, this blog post explores how African countries have leveraged technology to enhance access to justice for children. Sabine Katharina Witting • June 15, 2018
Interpretation of contracts under Canadian law Under Canadian law, in interpreting a contract so-called post-contractual (or subsequent) conduct only plays a role when the contract is ambiguous. Cees de Groot • June 14, 2018
Why feminism is good for men as well The Dutch author Jens van Tricht pleads for men’s emancipation. This is needed to help us reduce violence and improve the relational world of men on several levels, which in turn enables us to better deal with the global crises that face us. Wim Bonis • June 06, 2018 • 3 comments
