private law

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

The long road to increased corporate responsibility

Climate litigation is rich in insights on failing climate governance. What can we learn from lawsuits against car corporations trying to stop the distribution of fossil-fuelled cars?

Bettina Schmiedler • 10-07-2023

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Freedom of speech – An invokable right?

Freedom of speech refers to the right to express one's opinion without fear of censorship or repercussions. When and why do courts in the Netherlands decide against it?

Dimitra Stefoudi + 1 other • 21-07-2020

Private Law

Could online dispute resolution help in the Thomas Cook bankruptcy?

Online Dispute Resolution and Blockchain technology: how does ODR work? What is a smart contract? Could ODR be helpful in settling numerous potential and related legal proceedings of a relatively simple nature? And how? Endless possibilities…

Maarten van Buuren • 01-10-2019

Private Law

Access to water for children in the Netherlands

Children have a right to water. No household should be cut off from water if children are involved. Both the government and the water companies should adjust their policies accordingly.

Giulia de Groot + 3 others • 26-07-2017

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The long road to increased corporate responsibility

Freedom of speech – An invokable right?

Could online dispute resolution help in the Thomas Cook bankruptcy?

Access to water for children in the Netherlands