Law

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.

Kira Behre examines the historical development of the German community of heirs and the Italian comunione ereditaria and then uses a functional analysis of the applicable law in both countries to show the weaknesses and strengths of both concepts of multiple heirship.

How can shareholders effectively interact when they are not physically present at a meeting? Vincent Stelzhammer compares German and French law on remote shareholder resolutions and identifies approaches for modernizing company law in the digital age.

Legislation has both functional and symbolic dimensions, and their relationship is crucial for the effectiveness of normative governance. If this relationship becomes imbalanced, it amounts to merely symbolic legislation. Robin Anstötz examines whether this applies to gambling regulation and what consequences follow.