Desperately searching for growth

The European Commission has published a proposal for an optional Common European Sales Law (CESL) which it says is aimed at boosting trade and expanding consumer choice. Will the CESL meet these goals?

Jeroen van der Weide and Pieter De Tavernier • May 14, 2012

The European Commission’s strategy on eProcurement

In its strategy on eProcurement, the Commission points out that huge savings can be made by switching to full electronic procurement. The question is, why haven't we switched over yet?

Martijn Linnartz • May 10, 2012 • 1 comment

What would the Commission do? A case of existing State aid.

When dealing with State aid matters, national judges and the European Commission have 'essential, but distinct, roles'. This distinction seems to be blurring, as recent Dutch case law shows.

Alke Metselaar • May 08, 2012

Is Switzerland opening up for cross-border insolvency?

Traditionally, Switzerland protects itself against the effects of non-Swiss insolvency proceedings. In a recent case regarding Van der Moolen Effecten Specialist B.V, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority took a different view.

Bob Wessels • May 07, 2012

Does the Netherlands have a future as a tax haven?

The Netherlands seems to be an important addressee of a recent EU resolution on tax fraud, evasion and avoidance. What is wrong with the Dutch corporate tax environment?

Henk Vording • May 04, 2012

The Dutch ‘geschriftenbescherming’ after the ECJ’s Football DataCo decision

In March the European Court of Justice passed judgment in a database case on football schedules. This judgment could well affect the Dutch protection for non-original writings ('geschriftenbescherming'), which is a peculiarity in Dutch copyright law.

Annemarie Beunen • April 27, 2012

Fairness in Dutch criminal procedure: a victims demand

How can it be that in Dutch criminal procedure the focus is only on the accused and not the victim? I argue that the introduction of the ‘fair trial’ ideal in the Dutch jurisdiction has been more than just problematic.

Michiel Glas • April 25, 2012

State aid is simply wrong

Although state aid can be a profitable business for governments and although it seems to save companies and safeguard employment, it should be abolished from our capitalistic system. State aid is simply wrong.

Jan Adriaanse • April 20, 2012 • 1 comment

Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted)

The Passage-proces is the first big public trial under the Dutch key witness regulations. The ongoing hustle between Peter la S. and the Public Prosecution Service perfectly illustrates the shortcomings of regulations concerning Dutch key witnesses.

Janneke Vink and Sophie Vastenhout • April 18, 2012

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The European Commission’s strategy on eProcurement

What would the Commission do? A case of existing State aid.

Is Switzerland opening up for cross-border insolvency?

Does the Netherlands have a future as a tax haven?

The Dutch ‘geschriftenbescherming’ after the ECJ’s Football DataCo decision

Fairness in Dutch criminal procedure: a victims demand

State aid is simply wrong

Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted)

interaction between legal systems

Blogs

Desperately searching for growth

The European Commission’s strategy on eProcurement

What would the Commission do? A case of existing State aid.

Is Switzerland opening up for cross-border insolvency?

Does the Netherlands have a future as a tax haven?

The Dutch ‘geschriften­bescherming’ after the ECJ’s Football DataCo decision

Fairness in Dutch criminal procedure: a victims demand

State aid is simply wrong

Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted)

The Dutch ‘geschriftenbescherming’ after the ECJ’s Football DataCo decision