International law Books

Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive account of Japan’s space program, including the history of its space organizations, laws, and policies. The two main laws covering space activities are the Act on Launching of Spacecraft, etc. and Control of Spacecraft, and the Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data, both of which are discussed in detail. Also closely examined is the 2020 Basic Plan on Space Policy, which deals with the broad policy goals and specific programs of Japan’s space development. In addition, a more general overview of Japanese foreign investment legislation is discussed for the benefit of non-Japanese participants in Japan-based space activities.The book is aimed at readers who are interested in Japanese space law, have a general interest in Japan’s space development, or who may be considering participation in a growing and increasingly diverse array of Japanese space-related business opportunities.Table of ContentsAbbreviations; Preface; Chapter 1 Brief History of Japan’s Space Development: Organizations, Policies, and Laws; Chapter 2 Japan’s Key Space Development Organizations Today; Chapter 3 Recent Legislation: 2016 Space Activities Act; Chapter 4 Recent Legislation: 2016 Remote Sensing Act; Chapter 5 For Foreign Investors: Other Applicable Laws In and Outside Japan; Chapter 6 Japan’s Space Road Map: 2020 Basic Space Plan; Chapter 7 Japan’s Burgeoning Space Industry; Select Sources; Annexes; Annex 1 – Act on Launching of Spacecraft, etc. and Control of Spacecraft (Act No. 76 of 2016); Annex 2 – Review Standards and Standard Period of Time for Process Relating to Procedures under the Act on Launching of Spacecraft, etc. and Control of Spacecraft; Annex 3 – Application Manual for Act on Launching of Spacecraft, etc. and Control of Spacecraft; Annex 4 – Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data (Act No. 77 of November 16, 2016); Annex 5 – Guidelines on Measures, etc. Under Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data; Annex 6 – Application Manuals for Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data; Annex 7 – Basic Space Law (Law No. 43 of 2008); Annex 8 – Summary of Space Industry Vision 2030 Creating Space Use in the Fourth Industrial Revolution; Annex 9 – Changes to the Basic Space Plan, June 30, 2020; About the Authors

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Book SynopsisIn modern society, movables have become an important part of one’s wealth. The transactions concerning movables have noticeably become ever more complicated, implying that the legal relationships of personal property are considerably intricate. Under this pretext the question arises how to preclude conflicts for different transactions to realize the target of ‘preventive justice’ under a strong publicity system.This book focuses on the traditional aspects of publicity, possession and notification with respect to corporeal movables and claims, and includes a comparative study of English law, German law and Dutch law. The principle of publicity on the basis of possession and notification is nowadays no longer tenable. Instead it is more desirable to introduce registration, traditionally a method of publicity for immovable property, in the law of corporeal movables and claims. In three case studies, this book argues that a system should incorporate secured transactions and trust, and an independent central register should be established as is the case for other jurisdictions.Table of Contents1 Introduction: Context, Question, Methodology and Outline; 2 Property Rights and Publicity; 3 Possession and Corporeal Movables; 4 Notification, Documental Recordation, and Claims; 5 Meeting the Requirement of Publicity by Registration; 6 Implications for the Principle of Publicity under the 2020 Chinese Civil Code; Summary; Samenvatting; References; Index

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Book SynopsisThe acquisition of a plot of land is a complex legal transaction. When a foreign element is added to this transaction, the complexity inevitably increases. In the interest of promoting the proper functioning of the EU internal market, this study investigates how this complexity can be reduced. To this end, it offers an in-depth study of the land registration systems of the Netherlands, Germany, and England & Wales to understand how differentland registration systems unfold in legal practice. It then provides an overview of the various challenges that are faced by the different stakeholders that are involved in these transactions. Subsequently, the already existing initiatives, that aim to contribute to a facilitation of cross-border real estate transactions, are discussed. After having synchronized the identified challenges with the solutions provided by these initiatives, different strategies to further reduce the remaining challenges are evaluated. Given that the study is enriched with insights from the reality of legal practice, it is of interest to academics and (legal) practitioners in the field.Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations; Tables & Figures; 1 Introduction; 2 Methodology; 3 The Registration of Property Rights on Land; 4 The Challenges Inherent in Cross-Border Real Estate Transactions; 5 The (European) State of Affairs; 6 Facilitating Cross-Border Real Estate Transactions in Europe; 7 Conclusion; Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of volume I, volume II and volume III, as well as a new volume IV, are expected late 2022. Especially for use by the students of the Erasmus School of Law, we have two seperate sets available. One set includes Volume I and II, and one set includes Volume II and III. For more information on these sets and to order, please use the links below: An accident happened in the North Sea and I need a complete overview of the rules regarding oil pollution at sea. I need to draft a legal advice for a financial institution on paperless trade finance. I wish to have the legal rules applicable to copyrights and trademarks at hand during my client’s meeting. As a student, I wish to have one compendium in which the most important materials and legal provisions on (International) Commercial Law are gathered. For these and many more examples, one can rely on the Materials on Commercial Law. Indeed, this reader bundles in three volumes the most important materials – even those published by soft-law organisations and not always easy to access by the public – in the eclectic field of commercial law. The reader is user-friendly via its index at the beginning of each Volume. The legislative texts are categorized per legal domain. In short, the reader is indispensable for every student, practitioner, magistrate and in-house counsel active in International Business & Trade.Materials on Commercial Law - Volume I >Materials on Commercial Law - Volume II >Table of ContentsPART IX ARBITRATION LAW; PART X PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT LAW

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Book SynopsisThe Hungarian Yearbook of International Law and European Law comprises a collection of articles written mainly by Hungarian authors, covering developments in the field of international law and EU law, and progress in the domestic implementation and application of these fields of law. The thematic chapter of Vol. 9 (2021), entitled ‘Public Health Emergency: National, European and International Law Responses’, tackles different legal aspects related to dealing with the consequences of COVID-19, while the Anniversary section is dedicated to the commemoration of the 90th birthday of Ferenc Mádl, professor of private international law and President of the Republic (2000-2005). The Yearbook also contains numerous articles on new developments in European law and international law, Hungarian state practice, case notes and book reviews. The Yearbook offers a comprehensive picture of the state of application and implementation of international law and EU law in Hungary.Table of ContentsEditorial; Public Health Emergency: National, European and International Law Responses; Anniversary: Commemorating the 90th Birthday of Ferenc Mádl, President of the Republic (2000-2005); Developments in European Law; Developments in International Law; Hungarian State Practice; Case Notes; Conference Reports; Review of Hungarian Scholarly Literature

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Book SynopsisThis compilation consists of key treaties, secondary legislation and case law in the area of international and European institutional and constitutional law, selected by the Department of international and European Union law of the Erasmus University Rotterdam to use in their bachelor education. The compilation uniquely combines these two areas of law in one single compilation, making it ideal for introductory courses in these fields.What makes this book furthermore unique and of added value is that it offers concise case law entries in Dutch and in English, consisting of a mixture of quotes and summaries, indicating the main points discussed, thus making it easy for students, lecturers and others (practitioners etc.) to quickly comprehend the key issues of each case. These case law entries stem from the didactic vision of the authors, Masuma Shahid and Lana Said, who have over 15 years’ experience in coordinating and teaching law courses at Dutch universities. Both are convinced that these case law entries facilitate the reader to analyze and/or scrutinize the remainder of the cases on a higher and elevated level. For the third edition, the case law entries in English have been rewritten and improved, more cases have been added, and finally, also Dutch case law entries have been made available to facilitate the students’ process of not only comprehending the cases, but also improving their legal English terminology as students are now able to compare the case law entries in both languages.Table of ContentsList of Abbreviations; Lijst van afkortingen; MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL LAW; MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL LAW; CASES INTERNATIONAL LAW; MATERIALS EUROPEAN UNION LAW

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the protection of personal data is compared for eight EU member states,namely France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, Italy, Sweden andthe Netherlands. The comparison of the countries is focused on government policiesfor the protection of personal data, the applicable laws and regulations, implementationof those laws and regulations, and supervision and enforcement.Although the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) harmonizes the protectionof personal data across the EU as of May 2018, its open norms in combination withcultural differences between countries result in differences in the practical implementation,interpretation and enforcement of personal data protection.With its focus on data protection law in practice, this book provides indepth insightsinto how different countries deal with data protection issues. The knowledge and bestpractices from these countries provide highly relevant material for legal professionals,data protection officers, policymakers, data protection authorities and academicsacross Europe.Bart Custers is Associate Professor and Director of Research at the Center for Law andDigital Technologies of the Leiden Law School at Leiden University, the Netherlands.Alan M. Sears, Francien Dechesne, Ilina Georgieva and Tommaso Tani are all affiliated tothat same organization, of which Professor Simone van der Hof is the General Director.Trade Review“It is a text that goes beyond the surface to furnish readers with a depth of analysis and a level of detail not always found in hardcopy publications. … it offers an attractive read and a clear style of presentation.” (Jacob Kornbeck, Journal of Data Protection & Privacy, Vol. 4 (1), 2021)Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The Netherlands.- Chapter 3. Germany.- Chapter 4. Sweden.- Chapter 5. United Kingdom.- Chapter 6. Ireland.- Chapter 7. .France.- Chapter 8. Romania.- Chapter 9. Italy.- Chapter 10. Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with de minimis aid and demonstrates that it is both a sui generis legal concept in the context of State aid and subject to a complex regime. On the one hand, it is a sui generis concept in that (i) it seeks to strike a balance between simplifying the grant process and not distorting competition in the internal market, while being a tool that Member States are able to apply easily and (ii) it is subject to ex ante control by Member States. On the other hand, it is complex in that (i) it requires determining the sectors of economic activity it applies to; (ii) a few notions specific to the regime are not easy to understand, such as the notion of "single undertaking"; and (iii) it requires combining four de minimis regimes (one general and three special), which in turn requires reconciling those regimes with each other and with other aid, not least because of the cumulation rules. Lastly, these particularities were also reflected in the recovery regime for unlawful de minimis aid. Aimed at lawyers, legal consultants and those working in undertakings as well as students, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the current de minimis regimes and is clear and complete, while also proposing a fresh view on the area of EU State aid law. Ricardo Pedro is Researcher at the Centro de Investigação de Direito Público (CIDP), Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction and Background.- Chapter 2. De Minimis Aid: Growing Pains.- Chapter 3. De Minimis Regimes: General and Special.- Chapter 4. Scope of the General de Minimis Regulation.- Chapter 5. Quantitative, Temporary Ceilings and Time When the Undertaking Becomes Entitled to Receive Aid.- Chapter 6. De Minimis Aid Cumulation.- Chapter 7. Monitoring de Minimis Regimes.- Chapter 8. Recovery of Unlawful de Minimis Aid.- Chapter 9. Conclusion: The Book in a Nutshell.- Index.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Argentina.- Chapter 3. Australia.- Chapter 4. Belgium.- Chapter 5. Canada.- Chapter 6. Croatia.- Chapter 7. Czech Republic.- Chapter 8. Finland.- Chapter 9. France.- Chapter 10. Germany.- Chapter 11. Greece.- Chapter 12. Italy.- Chapter 13. The Netherlands.- Chapter 14. New Zealand.- Chapter 15. Poland.- Chapter 16. Romania.- Chapter 17. Russian Federation.- Chapter 18. Serbia.- Chapter 19. Switzerland.- Chapter 20. United Kingdom.- Chapter 21. Brief country reports.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Introduction.- Part I: Principles and Policies in EU External Relations.- Chapter 2. The Worldwide Expansion of the EU Precautionary Principle Through Free Trade Agreements.- Chapter 3. How to be a Green Global Standard-Setter - The EU's Externalization of the environmental integration principle.- Chapter 4. Green Conditionality' in the EU's Trade and Investment Policy: Quo Vadis?.- Chapter 5. The Decisive Link Between Sustainability and Security: Mandate, Scope, and Purpose.- Part II. Sustainable Trade Measures.- Chapter 6. The carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Reconciling the Principles of Sustainability and Free Trade in the EU's External Action?.- Chapter 7. What is There to Enforce? Provisions Regarding the Multilateral Agreements and Standards in the TSD Chapters of the EU FTAs.- Chapter 8. From Bilateral Agreements to Mega Deals: EU's Sustainable Investment Landscape.- Chapter 9. Expanding European Climate Policy to International Shipping.- Chapter 10. Pushing for Sustainability Abroad: EU Environmental Unilateralism and its Legal Limits.- Chapter 11. The EU's Evolving Approach to Environmental Sustainability in Free Trade Agreements.- Part III. Environmental Diplomacy and Legal Frameworks.- Chapter 12. EU Sustainable Water Diplomacy: Security Challenges in EU External Relations Law.- Chapter 13. The Role of Climate and Energy Diplomacy in Promoting Sustainability in EU External Relations Law. Chapter 14. EU External Relations Law and Sustainability: Exploring the Potential for Collaboration and Challenges in Engaging China.- Chapter 15. Crafting Global Green Diplomacy: The Strategic Narrative of the European Union.- Chapter 16. From the EU Timber Regulation to the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products: Making a Difference?.- Part IV. Case Studies in EU External Relations.- Chapter 17. International Trade and the Mitigation of Environmental Damage: The Experience of the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement.- Chapter 18. Sustainable Development in Public Procurement: an EU Mercosur Trade Agreement Study.- Chapter 19. Sustainability as a Financial Matter in the European Union and Competitive Impacts in Third Countries.- Chapter 20. Environmental Legal Framework in the Relations Between the EU and Serbia as a Candidate Country.

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Book Synopsis1. At the Edge of the Law: Mapping the Terrain of Abuse in the EU Legal Order.- 2. Abuse of Law in Municipal Legal Orders and International Law: An Overview.- 3. Analysis of the Court of Justice's Case Law.- 4. The Scope of Application of the Principle of Abuse of Law in the EU Legal Order.- 5. The Purpose and Function of Abuse of Law in the Union Legal Order.- 6. Concluding Reflections: Abuse of Law and the Maturation of the EU Legal Order.- Index.

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Book SynopsisA European Union with 36 members is a pure working hypothesis today. Extending future territorial contours is in full harmony with one of the main political objectives of the organization as the European Communities offered the possibility of membership to all European states, from the first day of its existence.

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Book SynopsisThis book shows how, with the increasing interaction between jurisdictions spearheaded by globalization, it is gradually becoming impossible to confine transactions to a single jurisdiction. Presented in the form of a compendium of essays by eminent academics and practitioners in the field, it provides a detailed overview of private, international law practice in South Asian nations, addressing contemporary discourse within this knowledge domain. Conflict of laws/private international law arises from the universal acknowledgment that it is difficult to govern human transactions solely by the local law. The research presented addresses the three major threads of private international law – jurisdiction, choice of law and enforcement – within each of the South Asian countries in the areas of family law and commercial law. The research in family law domain includes traditional areas such as marriage, divorce and maintenance, as well as some of the contemporary concerns in this region – inter-country child retrieval, surrogacy, and the country statement on accession to the Hague Conventions related to this domain. In commercial law the research explores the concerns raised with regard to choice of law issues in transnational contracts, and also enforcement of foreign judgment/arbitral awards in the nations of this region.Table of ContentsIntroduction Thematic Statement Section I. Contemporary Discourse on Private International Law – Some Strands 1. South Asian Legal Systems and Families in Foreign Courts: The British case -- Prakash A. Shah, Reader in Culture and Law, Queen Mary University of London 2. Choice of Law in International Commercial Arbitration - Markus Petsche, Associate Professor, Legal Studies Department, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary3. The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements – Should the European Union’s footsteps be Followed? - Dr. Poomintr SOOKSRIPAISARNKIT, City University of Hong Kong Section II. Private International Law in South Asia – States’ Practice in Family Law space 4. Conflict of Laws – State Practice in Afghanistan -- Wali Mohammed Naseh, Professor of law, University of Kabul 5. Conflict of Laws – State Practice in Nepal - Apurba Khatiwada, Attorney at Law, Prudent Legal Services, Kathmandu, Nepal 6. Conflict of Laws – State Practice of Bangladesh - Mohammed Abdur Razzak, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada, & Advocate, Bangladesh 7. Cross-border divorce regime in Bangladesh -- Md Sanwar Hossain, Barrister at law, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh 8. Cross-border Divorce - Sri Lankan State Practice -Ruwani Dantanarayana and John Wilson, JOHN WILSON PARTNERS, Colombo, Sri Lanka 9. Cross-Border Divorce Decrees - Recognition in India and Public Policy Considerations - Vasanthi N., Professor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, India 10. Foreign judgments in Matrimonial disputes – Recognition in Nepal and Public Policy Considerations - Srijana Regmi, Legal Officer, Ministry of Law, Justice, Constituent Assembly and Parliamentary Affairs, Nepal 11. Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Pakistan – Public Policy Considerations - Amanullah Malik, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan < 12. Cross-Border Surrogacy: Indian State Practice - Stellina Jolly, Assistant Professor, Faculty of legal Studies, South Asian University, New Delhi 13. Inter-Country Child Abduction – India’s Legal response - Molshree A. Sharma, Attorney & Partner at Mandel, Lipton, Roseborough and Sharma, Ltd., Greater Chicago area, USA 14. Inter-Country Child Abduction - Pakistan’s Legal response - Sarmad Ali, Advocate High Court, Lahore, Pakistan15. Inter-Country Child Abduction – Sri Lankan Legal Response - Rose Wijesekera, Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Section III - Private International Law in South Asia – States’ Practice in Commercial Law space 16. Issues of Jurisdiction, Choice of Law and Enforcement in International Commercial Arbitration: A Bangladesh Perspective - Maimul Ahsan Khan, Professor of Law, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 17. Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Bangladesh - Sameer Sattar, Barrister (Lincoln's Inn); Advocate (Bangladesh Bar) 18. Issues of Jurisdiction, Choice of Law and Enforcement in International Arbitration: An Indian Perspective - Sai Ramani Garimella, Faculty of Legal Studies, South Asian University, New Delhi, India 19. Issues of Jurisdiction, Choice of Law and Enforcement in International Arbitration: A Pakistan Perspective -Ijaz Ali Chisti, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan 20. Issues of Jurisdiction, Choice of Law and Enforcement in International Arbitration: A Sri Lankan Perspective - Justice Saleem Marsoof, P.C 21. Private International Law Issues in Intellectual Property Cases in India - Vandana Singh, Assistant Professor of Law, USLLS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi India Conclusion Glossary

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates pesticide compliance in China in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of compliance and offers some feasible and adaptable suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness of this compliance. It discusses the weak implementation of Chinese laws and rules and emphasizes the necessity and importance of a compliance perspective in China that focuses on why laws are obeyed or broken. It examines how vegetable farmers’ perceptions of amoral calculation affect their pesticide compliance behavior and analyzes how the legitimacy of law is related to compliance to better explain how all the variables interact to shape compliance. It discusses both qualitative and quantitative methods, and uses a large-N qualitative approach, which allows for systematic analysis and in-depth exploration. This book will help readers to understand compliance in developing China by adopting and developing compliance theories which are broadly developed in the West.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Setting the Theoretical Framework and Methodology.- Subjective Rational Compliance Calculation and Deterrence: Theory and Empirical Evidence.- Situational Compliance Legitimacy: Theory and Empirical Evidence.- Capacity and Pesticide Compliance: Theory and Empirical Evidence.- The Many Roads to Compliance: Explaining the Complexity of Patterns Contributing to Pesticide Compliance.- A Conclusion from the Chinese Pesticide Compliance Study.- References.- Appendix.- Summary.

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Book SynopsisAs global great power competition intensifies, there is growing concern about the geopolitical future of Antarctica. This book delves into the question of how can we anticipate, prepare for, and potentially even shape that future? Now in its 60th year, the Antarctic Treaty System has been comparatively resilient and successful in governing the Antarctic region. This book assesses how our ability to make accurate predictions about the future of the Antarctic Treaty System reduces rapidly in the face of political and biophysical complexity, uncertainty, and the passage of time. This poses a critical risk for organisations making long-range decisions about their policy, strategy, and investments in the frozen south. Scenarios are useful planning tools for considering futures beyond the limits of standard prediction. This book explores how a multi-disciplinary focus of classical geopolitics might be applied systematically to create scenarios on Antarctic futures that are plausible, rigorous, and robust. This book illustrates a pragmatic, nine-step scenario development process, using the topical issue of military activities in Antarctica. Along the way, the authors make suggestions to augment current theory and practice of geopolitical scenario planning. In doing so, this book seeks to rediscover the importance of a classical (primarily state-centric) lens on Antarctic geopolitics, which in recent decades has been overshadowed by more critical perspectives. This book is written for anyone with an interest in the rigorous assessment of geopolitical futures - in Antarctica and beyond.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- History of Antarctic territorial claims and spatial contestation.- Scenario analysis and the limits of prediction.- Objectives, approaches and techniques.- Antarctic geopolitics: Background.- Militarisation of Antarctica.- Antarctic militarisation: Scenario analysis.- Antarctic militarisation: Five scenarios.- Scenario analysis and the classical view of geopolitics.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a selection of the latest arbitration cases, materials, and commentaries from China. It aims to provide information on the theory and practice of arbitration combined. It is intended to provide readers with a useful resource to guide them when they encounter actual China-related arbitration cases. This book is a valuable resource for all practitioners concerned with international and foreign-related arbitration matters in China, global law firms, companies engaged in multinational business, jurists, and academics.Table of ContentsJudicial Review of Arbitration Agreement.- Multi Contracts and Conflicting Dispute Resolution Provisions.- Arbitration Institution and Place.- Parties.- Arbitrator and Tribunal.- Arbitral Procedures.- Evidence.- Arbitrability and Arbitral Scope.- Arbitral Awards and Decisions.- Public Policy.- Main China Arbitration Institutions and Judicial Review Decisions.- Recognition and Enforcement of New York Convention Awards in China.

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Book SynopsisA new phase in US foreign policy, in which China is viewed as a major threat to American economic and security interests, has begun under the Trump administration. The strong anti-China sentiment is accompanied by efforts to “decouple” from China. If carried too far, they will alienate allies and friends whose cooperation the US will need in order to compete with China. In the broader American foreign policy community, there is an intense ongoing debate on how strong the push-back against China should be. Both moderates and hawks agree on the need for a “tougher” approach but differ on the degree and method of toughness. No coherent strategy has been possible partly because President Trump’s thinking does not always accord with that of his own administration and partly because it is still too early in the day to come out with well-thought-out policies to support such a major change in foreign policy direction. The ongoing adjustments to global policy and strategy will therefore continue as the security focus shifts to the Indo-Pacific region. The “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” concept provides some signs of the broad direction policy may take but its vital economic dimension is still missing. There is greater recognition in Washington of the importance of Southeast Asia. Located in the middle of Indo-Pacific, it will be a contested zone between China and the US and its allies. The US will step up its public diplomacy to better promote its own narrative in Southeast Asia. Under the Trump administration, the importance of the South China Sea to the US has risen. The US will remain a powerful factor in Asia despite Trump and problems at home. China is not on an inevitable path of dominance given its own significant domestic challenges.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to the Book.- Overview of Trade Secrets in China.- Overview of the Abuse of Market Dominance.- Market Dominance Concerning Trade Secrets.- Abuse Practices in Trade Secrets.- Proposed Recommendations for China’s Anti-monopoly Legal Practices.- Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Private Law and Digital Assets.- Digital Assets and Contract.- Digital Assets and Fraud.- AI, Digital Assets, and the Environment.

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental Pollution Case against Nanjing ** Dyeing Company.- Criminal Case with Add-on Civil Public Interest Litigation against He *qiang on lllegal Killing of Endangered Species and Hunting.- Civil Public Interest Litigation: Jiangsu **Environmental Protection Federation v. **Chemicals Company for Water Pollution.- Series Civil Public Interest Litigation: China **Environmental Protection Foundation v, Ningxia **Technology Company for Tengger Desert Pollution.- Civil Public Interest Litigation: Beijing Chaoyang **Environmental Research Institute, Fujian ** Environmental Center v, Xie *jin and Three Other Persons for Deforestation.- Civil Public Interest Litigation: Jiangsu Xuzhou People's Procuratorate v, Xuzhou ** Paper Company for Water Pollution-Chapter.- Civil Public Interest Litigation: ** Environment Protection Federation v Dezhou ** Company for Air Pollution.- Case of Contractual Disputes: Sichuan ** Mining Company v, Xinjiang **Resource Investment Company over Mineral Rights.- Case of Damage Compensation: Guizhou ** Eco-farming and Development Company v. Guizhou ** Aluminum Industry Company for Property Damage Compensation.- Case of Hainan ** Water Company v. Hainan **Environmental Protection Bureau over Administrative Penalty.

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Book SynopsisThe Crime of Human Trafficking: An Introduction.- Addressing Child Trafficking Adopting a Human Rightsbased Approach.- Child trafficking in China as human rights issues.- China's national policy and practices in combating child trafficking.- Filling Policy Gaps from Human Rights-Based Approach.

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Book SynopsisChapter One: An Overview of Digital Law.- Chapter Two: Legal Challenges regarding Digital Operations.- Chapter Three: Challenges regarding Implementation of Digital Law.- Chapter Four: Challenges regarding Execution of bilateral Digital Law.- Chapter Five: Best Practice of Digital Laws in Different Countries.- Chapter Six: Digital Evidence admissibility and digital law practice.- Chapter Seven: Common Legal Framework of Digital Law.- Chapter Eight: Future of Digital Law.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1:  Anhui Foreign Economic Construction (Group) Co., Ltd.- v. Inmobiliaria Palacio Oriental S.A. For the Dispute over a Guarantee Fraud Beneficiary's Default in the Underlying Transaction Does Not Necessarily Constitute an Independent Letter of Guarantee Fraud.- Chapter 2:  Cai X v. Guangzhou Runping Commercial Co., Ltd. For the Dispute over the Right to New Varieties of PlantsDetermination of Propagation Materials for New Varieties of Plants to Be Protected.- Chapter 3: Tax Evasion Case of Hubei Jieda Environmental Engineering Co., Ltd and Li X Application of Laws for Not Prosecuting Criminal Liabilities for Tax Evasion of Actors of First Offense.- Chapter 4:  Kunming Branch of Dali Lanlinge Real Estate Co., Ltd. and Dali Lanlinge Real Estate Co., Ltd. v. Yang X (A) and Su X For the Dispute over Private Lending Civil Liability for Incurred Debts by a Branch Without Authorization From Its Legal Person.- Chapter 5: Shanxi Branch of China Great Wall AssetManagement Co., Ltd. v. Shanxi Shuozhou (Pinglu District) Huameiao Chongsheng Coal Industry Co., Ltd., Shanxi Huameiao Energy Group Co., Ltd. and Others For the Dispute over a Loan Contract Determination of the Suretyship Liability Under a Contract of Maximum Suretyship.- Chapter 6: Nantong Huajin Real Estate Co., Ltd. v. Shanxi Junwei Technology Co., Ltd.  For a Dispute over a Contract The Determination of Elimination of the Right to Cancel a Contract by Agreement.- Chapter 7:  Chongqing Branch of Evergrowing Bank Co., Ltd. v. Chongqing Hengdun Industrial Co., Ltd., Hunan Mutual Development Real Estate Co., Ltd. For the Dispute over Financial Lending Contract Possession by Financial Institutions of the Resolution of Shareholders' Meeting on the Mortgage Meaning Doesn't Suffice to Establish the Mortgage Relationship.- Chapter 8:  Henan Qichun Oil Distribution Services Group Co., Ltd. v. Yan'an Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited and the First-Instance Defendant, Shaanxi Baojiang Petroleum and Chemical Co., Ltd., and Liu X For the Dispute over Financial Lending Contract Upon Confirmation of the Authenticity of Accounts Receivable to Its Factor, the Debtor of the Accounts Receivable May Not Assert a Defense Against the Factor on the Grounds of Non-Existence of the Said Accounts Receivable.- Chapter 9: Li X v. Hunan Xinhua Sunshine Beitan Hydropower Development Co., Ltd. and Third Party in the First Instance: Yongzhou Water Resources & Hydropower Construction Company For the Dispute over Contract for the Undertaking of Construction Projects Appraisal Prices Obviously Deviating From Construction Costs Shalln't Be Established As the Basis for Settlement Prices.- Chapter 10: Hangzhou Steam Turbine Engineering Co., Ltd. v. Xinjiang Altay Jinhao Iron Industry Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Tulufan Yurun Iron & Steel Industry & Trade Co., Ltd. For the Dispute over Contract for the Undertaking of Construction Projects Judicial Determination ofthe Legal Force of an Independent Guarantee.- Chapter 11: Zhang X v. Geng X and Zhuangzhou Bilingual Primary School of Minquan County, as well as Third Parties: Henan Minquan Rural Commercial Bank Company Limitedand Luozhuang Village Committee of Chengguan Town in Minquan County For the Dispute over Reclaiming Original Properties Owners' Claim to Reclaiming Original Properties from Possessors Shalln not Be Upheld.- Chapter 12: Liupanshui Yumin Liquefied Petroleum Gas Co., Ltd. v. He X and a Third Party of First Instance: Zhang X For the Dispute over an Agreement of Contracted Management Influences of a Claim of Right from an Agent Appointed by a Third Party on the Principal's Right of Intervention.- Chapter 13: Lan X (A) v. Dai X and Lan X (B) For the Dispute over Private Lending Application of Procedures in the Case of the Death of a Party During a Lawsuit.- Chapter 14: Shenzhen Ruizheng Real Estate Management Co., Ltd. v. Shenzhen Yuansheng Industry Co., Ltd.  For the Disputeover a Property Service Contract Ownership and Usufruct of Underground Parking Plots.- Chapter 15: Zhoushan Waidai Freight Co., Ltd. v. Dalian Fenghai Pelagic Fishery Co., Ltd. For the Dispute over Application for Maritime Claim Preservation Damage Judgment Criteria for Falsely Applying for Property Preservation by Parties.- Chapter 16: Feng X and Che X v. Li X and Zhang X (A) For the Action of Objection to Enforcement by an Outsiders Determination of the Standing to Sue of the Debtor to Matured Debts of the Person Subject to Enforcement as the Plaintiff in an Action of Objection to Enforcement by an Outsider.- Chapter 17: Henan Hongguang Zhengshang Real Estate Co., Ltd. v. Zhou X and Liu X For the Action of Objection to Enforcement by Outsider The Objection to Enforcement by an Outsider on the Grounds of an Effective Judgment from a Separate Case Against the Seized Subject Matter of Enforcement Should or Shall not Be Upheld.- Chapter 18: Shanghai Ruixin Hengjie Investment Co., Ltd. v. Yantai Hemei Trade Co., Ltd. A Case of Insolvent Liquidation Petition Applicant May Apply for a Retrial on a Decision on the Rejection of an Insolvent Liquidation Petition.- Chapter 19: EEI Co., Ltd. and EEI New Energy Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. v. Beijing Wanyuan Industry Co., Ltd. Application for the Revocation of an Arbitral Award The Arbitration Clause in a Principal Contract Isn't Binding on the Guarantor Not Being Its Party in a Guarantee Contract with No Expressly Stipulated Arbitration Provisions.- Chapter 20: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. v. Conversant Wireless Licensing S.à.r.l For the Dispute over the Confirmation of Non-infringement on Patent Rights and SEP Licensing Considerations of and Safeguards to the Ruling of an Act Preservation of Anti-suit Injunction.- Chapter 21: Baokou (Xiamen) Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd. v. Peilong Plumbing Engineering Outlet of Guantao County For the Dispute over Infringements on the Patent Right for Utility Models Determination of the Defense over Lawful Sources in Patent Infringements.- Chapter 22: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. v. Chongqing Hengsheng Xintai Trade Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Hensim (Group) Co., Ltd. For the Dispute over Trademark Right Infringements Determination of Trademark Infringements in Foreign-related OEM.- Chapter 23: Pang X v. China National Intellectual Property Administration and Third Party in First Stance: Beijing Jinyuanmaofeng New Technology Development Co., Ltd. For an Administrative Dispute over the Invalidation of Patent Rights Reasonable Division of Technical Characteristics and Determination on the Suitability of Their Disclosure on the Basis of a Comprehensive and Accurate Construction of Relevant Technical Schemes.- Chapter 24: Guangzhou Compass Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. and Guangzhou Zhongwei Enterprise Management Consulting Service Co., Ltd. v. Uniqlo Trading Co., Ltd., Uniqlo Outlet of Shanghai Star Global Port For the Dispute over Trademark Right Infringements The Trademarks Registered against the Principle of Good Faith for Ill-gotten Gains Shalln not be Protected by Law.- Chapter 25: Fuzhou Rice Mill v. Wuchang Jinfutai Agriculture Co., Ltd., Fujian Xinhuadu Comprehensive Department Store Co., Ltd. and Others For the Dispute over Trademark Right Infringement Determination of Generic Names and Standardized Use of Names of Crop Varieties.- Chapter 26: Nanjing Blue Thai Transport Facilities Co., Ltd. v. Dizhou New Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. For the Dispute over the Confirmation of Non-infringement of Patent Rights Determination of the Connecting Point of Territorial Jurisdiction in Lawsuits of the Confirmation of Non-infringement of Patent Rights.- Chapter 27: Da X and Zhang X (A) v. The People's Government of Huzhu Tu Autonomous County in Qinghai For the Dispute over Non-performance of Statutory Duties Handling Approaches when the Justifications for a Plaintiff's Request for the Performance of Statutory Duties by the Defendant Can't Be Determined.- Chapter 28: Hao X v. Yingze District People's Government of Taiyuan City in Shanxi For the Dispute over Housing Expropriation Determination of the Stake of a Buyer in Actual Possession and Use of a Fully Paid but Unregistered House in an Act of Housing Expropriation.- Chapter 29: Lin X v. Administrative Committee of Taizhou Pharmaceutical High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Jiangsu and Mingzhu Subdistrict Office of Taizhou Pharmaceutical High-tech Industrial Development Zone in Jiangsu For the Dispute over the Revocation of an Agreement on the Compensation for Relocation Options of Determination of Applicable Term Systems for Lawsuits over Administrative Agreement Revocation.- Chapter 30: Shanxi Jinchuang Business Agency Co., Ltd. v. Lishi District People's Government of Luliang City in Shanxi For the Dispute over Premises Demolition and Facility Disposal Justiciability Review of Official Replies to Public Property Disposition by Administrative Organs.- Chapter 31: LuoheFengchun Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd. v. Bureau of Land and Resources of Luohe City in Henan For the Dispute over the Housing Administrative Registration A Creditor with Assigned Rights Has no Standing of a Plaintiff in a Revocation Action.

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Book SynopsisIm Zusammenhang mit der Rechtsprechung zur Urheberrechtsfähigkeit einer Tatsachenzusammenstellung werden in diesem Buch die Fußspuren des in einer Entscheidung des Obersten Gerichtshofs der USA (Feist) vorgesehenen Standards in Europa ausfindig gemacht. Insbesondere wird untersucht, inwieweit diese Rechtsprechung mit dem in der Europäischen Union angenommenen und diskutierten Standard übereinstimmt. Oftmals bleiben die Gründe für die Rechtsetzung unbemerkt. Die zwingenden Umstände und die Geschichte, die dem Erlass eines Gesetzes vorausgehen, helfen dabei, die Ausgewogenheit einer bestimmten Gesetzgebung zu verstehen. Bei der Betrachtung des Prozesses der Verabschiedung der Datenbankrichtlinie (96/9/EG) wird in diesem Buch über die Bedenken nachgedacht, die im Zusammenhang mit der Feist-Entscheidung in Europa geäußert wurden.Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Vorschlag für eine Datenbankrichtlinie in Europa.- Feist-Rechtsprechung in den USA.- Auswirkungen von Feist in den USA.- Feist-Schwelle und eigene geistige Schöpfung des Urhebers.- Feist-Rechtsprechung in der Datenbankrichtlinie.- Unsicherheiten beim Datenbankrecht: Negative Interpretation von Feist.- Schlussfolgerung.- Bibliographie.Inhaltsverzeichnis lang:1.0 Einleitung2.0 Vorschlag für eine Datenbankrichtlinie in Europa2.1 Allgemeines Argument für eine DatenbankrichtlinieAnreiz für DatenbankherstellerDatenbankproduktion und rechtliche Struktur in EuropaSchutz von elektronischen DatenbankenAnreizargument und Erstellung von DatenbankenDer erste Bewertungsbericht und die Frage der Anreize2.2 Struktur des Schutzes: Perspektive der Erzeuger2.3 Zweistufige Struktur der Datenbankrichtlinie2.4 Die Feist-Entscheidung als Argument für den Schutz von DatenbankenErfordernis des UrheberrechtsschutzesSchweiß auf der Stirn und elektronische DatenbankenNachteilige Auswirkungen3.0 Feist Rechtsprechung in den USA3.1 Feist-LeitlinienOriginalität und die US-VerfassungDie Schwelle für den Schutz von Kompilationen3.2 Feist und geltendes RechtGrundsätze in früheren FällenDie Idee der Originalität3.3 Registrierung von Kompilationen nach FeistVerfahren der RegistrierungAngenommene Maßnahmen3.4 Fälle nach FeistSchwellenwert für den SchutzAusmaß der Konsistenz4.0 Auswirkungen von Feist in den USA4.1 "Schweiß auf der Stirn" als Anreiz für die DatenbankproduktionAusmaß der Auswirkungen auf die ErzeugerEinsatz von technischen Maßnahmen4.2 Fünf Jahre nach Feist4.3 InvestitionsquoteInvestitionen in DatenbankenElektronisches PublizierenNichtelektronische DatenbankenWirksame Geschäftspolitik und Nutzen der Gesetzgebung4.4 US-Datenbankdebatte und Feist-EntscheidungEinfluss der EUDie Debatte bei der WIPOWirkung von Warren Publishing und Mathew Bender5.0 Feists Schwelle und eigene geistige Schöpfung des Autors5.1 Fußball-Dataco-Fall in EnglandAngenommenes AuswahlverfahrenDie Schwelle der Kreativitätn der="" rechtssache="" football="" datacokreativität="" bei="" datenerstellungKreativität und Datenbank aus einer HandÜbereinstimmung mit dem in England angenommenen Schwellenwert5.3 Die Auslegung von Artikel 3 durch die MitgliedstaatenKonvergenz zu einer einheitlichen AOIC-SchwelleEin gewisses Maß an Kreativität6.0 Feist-Rechtsprechung in der Datenbankrichtlinie6.1 Ähnlichkeit mit der Feist-NormEin Minimum an Kreativität und ein zweiter KandidatVorangegangene Arbeit, Computerbenutzung und SchweißausbrücheAnwendung des quantitativen Faktors6.2 Der Einfluss von Feist auf die AOICVom Grünbuch zum ersten Vorschlagsentwurf: von Bern zu FeistAngenommene NormSchwellenwert im Laufe der Jahre6.3 Positive Wirkung von FeistAnreiz für künftige DatenbankherstellerAbschaffung des Schweißausbruchs beim Urheberrechtsschutz von DatenbankenKapitel Urheberrecht getrennt von DatenbankrechtSachliche Inhalte und Monopol6.4 Nichtelektronische Datenbanken nach Artikel 3Einzigartige Regelung in einer WettbewerbssituationAusgewählte Informationen und MarktnachfrageSicherstellung von Investitionen in Inhalte6.5 Experimente mit dem Datenbankrecht7.0 Unsicherheiten mit Datenbankrecht: Negative Interpretation von Feist7.1 Anforderung im VorschlagsentwurfBegrenzter Schutz für ErzeugerBegrenzter Anreiz für elektronische Datenbanken7.2 Ungleichgewicht und Komplexität des RechtsaktsSchwellenwert für erhebliche Investitionen ungewissBegrenzte AusnahmenUngewisse Schutzdauer7.3 Datenbanken aus einer Hand im Rahmen der RichtlinieInvestitionshemmnis und Dataco-EntscheidungMonopol auf sachliche InhalteDatenbank Rechte Extra-Schutzschicht8.0 SchlussfolgerungLiteraturverzeichnisn>

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