A short introduction in the preasumptio similtudinis, tertium comparationis and functional equivalence
EU objective international private law: it’s like dating
Brussels 1 and Rome 1 briefly explained in a three step approach (EU Regulation 1215/2012 and 593/2008).
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Van Gend en Loos: ECJ, Case 26/62, 1963, preliminary ruling
How tax and trucks proved to be a very effective combination.
Why is this ruling so important?
In this groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Justice held that citizens could invoke particular European law in the national courts of EU Member States. Before, international law was considered to be an agreement between States only, and therefore only affecting the relation between State Parties, not the relation between a State Party and its citizens.
Cassis de Dijon – what is liquor?
If Leonardo would only have a pussy – Trump and global warming
Today, fact free politics is increasingly accepted. I guess that the victory of Donald Trump in the American presidential elections is a manifestation of this phenomenon. As we have seen during the fierce campaign, it was hardly about facts but rather about virtues, and perhaps –though less visible- about values. In its core, fact free politics makes some sense. However, completely ignoring facts while taking decisions about something does not. Where should we draw the line?
Private international law – a weblecture
A short introduction in using Brussels 1 and Rome 1 in the context of private international law. For the expert!
Happy exam week – just don’t draw any whales
Depending on the University you visit, some students (including my own) may experience the sheer joy of doing some exams these days. That includes law and ethics exams. Here’s a myth busted, and some tricks.
Public and private law – and some puppets
…in the year of election – what happens?
Each year, on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November, The Americans elect their public officials. However, upcoming Tuesday 8 November is a special Election Day. Not only will the next President of the United States be elected, but also the new Members of the House of Representatives as well as one third of the Senators. Due to different election methods however, the party who wins the presidential elections does not automatically gains a majority in the two houses. This is what happens.