Law

To what extent can the time-bound nature of norms reveal a problem of legitimacy? The current volume of JöR broaches not only the issue of norms potentially losing their legitimacy or authority because of their age but also looks at innovative ways to fill them with new content that fits the changed circumstances, especially when it comes to international humanitarian law and the protection of human rights.

The obligation to conduct a suitability test is the most important legal instrument for protecting retail investors when it comes to investment advice. Zeno Wirtz examines the question of whether the quality of suitability tests can be enhanced by using digital technologies and argues for a legal obligation to implement them.

Gesa Güttler systematically examines the foundation and functions, the legal structure and the standards set for court approval in family law following Germany's reform of ward- and guardianship law at the beginning of 2023.

Richard Wunderlich examines sampling as a key element of contemporary music creation, analyzing its technical foundations and legal implications. Special focus is placed on the newly introduced pastiche exception in copyright law, offering practical guidelines for future legal assessment.