The odds of survival

How do judges estimate the odds of some unique event happening, such as the genocide in Srebrenica, as a result of the actions or inactions of bystanders? The ruling by a Dutch appellate court raises interesting questions about this matter.

Daniel Blocq • February 10, 2018 • 2 comments

Hundreds of euros for one small photo

The common practice of reproducing photos on websites that are taken from internet without crediting the source is resulting in huge costs for those who underestimate the consequences.

Dirk Visser • February 27, 2017

Dutch Claim Foundations open to foreigners, but for how long?

"The disclosure that Volkswagen installed devices to circumvent mandatory emissions regulations for its diesel engines has caused the Company's shareholders and bondholders to suffer billions of euros in losses.”

Marielle Koppenol-Laforce • April 18, 2016

How to limit damages? The duplum-rule of emperor Justinian

A recurring problem in the law of contract is the limitation of damages. How did emperor Justinian (6th century) solve this problem?

Hans-Jan van Kralingen • May 16, 2013

hDeath without debtors

As a sequel to the Suriname state liability story outlined last time, it may be suggested that waiting for the conviction of the December 1982 killers does not make sense. Acquittal interpreted as innocence will harm surviving relatives still further.

Hendrik Kaptein • September 06, 2012

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How to limit damages? The duplum-rule of emperor Justinian

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