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 • 1 comment
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
Global tax governance in the G20 and the OECD: What can be done? What does the current proposals of the OECD/G20 says about Global Tax Governance? Irma Johanna Mosquera Valderrama • March 12, 2019
Facultative Mixity: Blessing Disguised? Even when the EU could act alone on the international stage, Member States often insist on being involved alongside the EU institutions. The Court of Justice is reluctant to curtail this political choice. Timothy Roes • March 05, 2019
Finnish Constitutional Law Committee adopts ultra vires review of secondary EU law? Constitutional Law Court’s ultra vires review of EU law, but similar actions by other European institutions have mostly stayed under the radar. Tomi Tuominen • February 26, 2019 • 1 comment
