Different takes on protection of public interests in a market economy: Public interests at stake?

A takeover bid by the Chinese state-financed company ChemChina of Swiss agricultural chemical company Syngenta: Should we be concerned?

Jelle Nijland and Fengan Jiang (Richard) • March 01, 2016 • 1 comment

Fireworks or back-fire? The Austrian Chimney Sweeper Case

In a recent judgment the European Court of Justice clarified the scope of the Services Directive. The outcome of the Hiebler case shows that the Court relies on competition law case law when balancing public interests and fundamental freedoms.

Maarten Aalbers • January 21, 2016

Saving (the) Banks: a public interest?

The (re-)introduction of a state owned savings (and loan) bank that safeguards the public interest is advisable.

Jelle Nijland • February 24, 2014

Anne Frank in legal controversy

Two well-respected organisations fight each other over the legacy of Anne Frank. Stop battling over trademarks and unite.

Caspar van Woensel • May 04, 2013

Allah Jeans – yours to wear?

It was the issue of the day: branding Allah for jeans. The Dutch provoke debate by actually doing it.

Caspar van Woensel • April 27, 2013 • 2 comments

Private life v freedom of press: a look at Ukrainian data protection law

In 2010, Ukraine adopted its first data protection law, which, as some suggested, imposed disproportionate limitations on the freedom of expression. In late 2012, amendments followed – will they help resolve the issue?

Iryna Ievdokymova • March 26, 2013

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