Law

On the occasion of his 70th birthday, this volume brings together contributions by Wolfgang Ernst's companions and colleagues from various countries. Written in three languages, they address topics from all periods of European legal history and numerous legal systems, with a particular focus on civil law.

The recognition of rights of nature shapes environmental law debates worldwide. Its weaknesses emerge in balancing species and climate protection during renewable energy expansion. Collective actions by associations (Verbandsklagen) offer a more coherent alternative.

Dealing with tax planning errors raises numerous questions at the convergence of private and tax law. Katharina Göpfarth examines instruments for remedying tax mistakes and, through a comparative analysis of Germany, England, and Canada, demonstrates the ambivalent effects of the elimination of tax consequences.

The principle of nemo tenetur is one of the central principles of criminal proceedings governed by the rule of law. The requests for information in national antitrust proceedings, as expanded by the 10th amendment to the German Competition Act (GWB), give rise to a critical examination.