Law

Rudolf von Jhering (1818-1892) was one of the leading Roman lawyers in nineteenth century Germany and famously developed a sophisticated methodology for the »Begriffsjurisprudenz« (conceptual jurisprudence) of his time. At mid-career, however, he turned to a sociological and instrumentalist jurisprudence and shaped twentieth century legal thought in Germany and beyond, especially in the United States.

In a modern economy characterized by a division of labor and constant change, contracts and declarations of intent that require subsequent completion can hardly be dispensed with. Despite their many forms, such »blank« instruments raise very similar legal issues. Tim Robers addresses these issues on the basis of the general legal rules.

For disputes concerning digital goods, we still apply the laws that date back to a time long before digitalisation and the internet. This practice is now often reaching its limits. Based on the question of which jurisdictional interests the law follows, the author makes concrete proposals for resolving jurisdictional issues in disputes over digital goods.

How can the hitherto inadequate enforcement of environmental law be improved in comparison to the strongly enforced competition law? Based on a study of European cooperation structures, Lea Christmann develops approaches to increase the effectiveness of environmental law and make the achievement of environmental goals more sustainable.