Law

The concept of criminal law for citizens grounds the legitimacy of punishment in the political bond between citizen and state. But can contemporary penal practice really be reduced to this, and is this model viable in pluralistic societies?

The use of artificial intelligence raises novel liability issues in contract law. Christian van Amelsvoort analyses the applicable rules of contract-based liability, questions of proof, contractual allocation of risk through standard terms and conditions, as well as current legislative initiatives of the European Union.

Cross-border civil proceedings can be accelerated through modern information and communication technology. This requires interoperability of software used in EU Member States and the establishment of uniform European standards. E-CODEX can serve as the foundation for a judicial communication network.

How do the legal frameworks governing electronic securities and digital assets differ across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein? The contributions compare these regulatory approaches and highlight persisting differences, cross-border challenges, and potential pathways toward greater harmonization.