Research Handbook on EU Private International Law

Research Handbook on EU Private International Law
Author: Peter Stone
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2015-05-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1781954550

The harmonisation of private international law in Europe has advanced rapidly since the entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam. Most aspects of private international law are now governed or at least affected by EU legislation, and there is a subst

Research Methods in Private International Law

Research Methods in Private International Law
Author: Xandra Kramer
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2024-05-02
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1800375530

This incisive Research Handbook provides valuable insights into the various methodological approaches to Private International Law from regulatory and educational perspectives. It comprehensively unpacks central themes in the field including international jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement, and scrupulously analyses core debates whilst addressing legislative and policy issues.

Research Handbook on General Principles in EU Law

Research Handbook on General Principles in EU Law
Author: Ziegler, Katja S.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2022-04-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1784712388

This Research Handbook offers a comprehensive study of existing and emerging general principles of EU law by scholars from a wide range of expertise in EU law, international law, legal theory and different areas of substantive law. It explores the theory, content, role and function of general principles in EU law to better understand general principles as a mechanism for the substantive openness of the EU legal order as well as for cross-fertilization and coherence of legal orders. Their potential as a tool to manage the interaction of legal regimes and orders is a particular focal point and will make this Handbook a must-read for scholars of EU Law.

Public Policy and Private International Law

Public Policy and Private International Law
Author: Meyer, Olaf
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2022-09-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1789902665

The public policy exception in private international law is designed to provide a national backstop in the application of foreign laws. This book provides detailed and practical comparative coverage of the use of public policy in the context of private international law across a number of important jurisdictions spanning three continents.

Research Handbook on International Commercial Contracts

Research Handbook on International Commercial Contracts
Author: Andrew Hutchison
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2020-12-25
Genre: Law
ISBN: 178897106X

This comprehensive Research Handbook examines the continuum between private ordering and state regulation in the lex mercatoria, highlighting constancy and change in this dynamic and evolving system in order to offer an in-depth discussion of international commercial contract law. International scholars from a range of jurisdictions and legal cultures across Africa, North America and Europe, dissect a plethora of contract types, including sale, insurance, shipping, credit, negotiable instruments and agency against the backdrop of key legal regimes commonly chosen in international agreements.

Research Handbook on the European Union and International Organizations

Research Handbook on the European Union and International Organizations
Author: Ramses A. Wessel
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN: 1786438933

Over the years, the European Union has developed relationships with other international institutions, mainly as a result of its increasingly active role as a global actor and the transfer of competences from the Member States to the EU. This book presents a comprehensive and critical assessment of the EU’s engagement with other international institutions, examining both the EU’s representation and cooperation as well as the influence of these bodies on the development of EU law and policy.

Research Handbook on EU Tort Law

Research Handbook on EU Tort Law
Author: Paula Giliker
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2017-10-27
Genre: Law
ISBN: 178536572X

The Research Handbook on EU Tort Law focuses on the study of the law of tort/delict/non-contractual liability of the European Union and examines the institutional liability of the EU, Francovich liability, and liability arising from a variety of EU secondary legislation (directives/regulations). The impact of EU tort law on national legal systems is wide-ranging, covering areas such as consumer law, competition law, data protection law, employment law, insurance law and financial services law. It also discusses the potential development of a European culture of tort law and harmonisation. This comprehensive Research Handbook contains contributions from leading authors in their field, representing a cross-section of European jurisdictions. It offers an authoritative reference point for academics, students and practitioners studying or working in this field, but one which is also accessible for those approaching the subject for the first time.

Research Handbook on EU Consumer and Contract Law

Research Handbook on EU Consumer and Contract Law
Author: Christian Twigg-Flesner
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2016-09-30
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1782547371

The Research Handbook on EU Consumer and Contract Lawtakes stock of the evolution of this fascinating area of private law to date and identifies key themes for the future development of the law and research agendas. This major Handbook brings together contributions by leading academics from across the EU on the latest developments and controversies in these important areas of law. The Handbookis divided into three distinct and thematic parts: firstly, authors examine a range of cross-cutting issues relevant to both consumer and contract law. The second part discusses specific topics on EU consumer law, including the consumer image within EU law, information duties and unfair contract terms. The final part focuses on a number of important subjects which remain current in the development of EU contract law and presents a number of innovative solutions to the challenges presented in parts one and two. This timely and insightful Handbook will provide both a comprehensive survey of this area of law for the novice researcher and fresh food-for-thought for scholars who have been researching this area of law for many years. Contributors include:E.A. Amayuelas, H. Beale, J.M. Bech Serrat, C. Busch, R. Canavan, P. Cartwright, O.O. Cherednychenko, G. Comparato, G. Cordero-Moss, A. Cygan, L. Gillies, M. Graziadei, M.W. Hesselink, G. Howells, C. Mak, V. Mak, H.-W. Micklitz, B. Pozzo, P. Rott, J. Rutgers, J.M. Smits, Y. Svetiev, E.T.T. Tai, C. Twigg-Flesner, W.H. van Boom, J. Watson, F. Zoll

Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace

Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace
Author: Tsagourias, Nicholas
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 672
Release: 2021-12-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1789904250

This revised and expanded edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine how international legal rules, concepts and principles apply to cyberspace and the activities occurring within it. In doing so, contributors highlight the difficulties in applying international law to cyberspace, assess the regulatory efficacy of these rules and, where necessary, suggest adjustments and revisions.

Research Handbook on Copyright Law

Research Handbook on Copyright Law
Author: Paul Torremans
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2017-10-27
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1785361430

This second edition is a timely presentation of the state-of-the-art in copyright research. Copyright law is currently at the centre of many debates and the subject of substantive new developments. The new edition of the Research Handbook captures these fast moving developments and goes far beyond a mere update of the chapters. All of the topical chapters are completely new and the authors have been chosen for their expertise and excellence in the areas concerned. Research Handbook on Copyright Law offers global coverage, both in terms of substance and in terms of author expertise, and maps both the present and future of the discipline. It will prove an invaluable research tool for all those involved in copyright research who wish to keep up with the pace at which this area of law is evolving.