Law

This volume explores the field of corporate law scandal research. It outlines the subject matter, objectives, and methods of this area of inquiry. Ten case studies from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland illustrate how corporate scandals emerge and how supervisory authorities, courts, and legislators respond to them.

Under what conditions are sellers of software obliged to provide updates after the sale, and what legal requirements must be observed in this context? Malte Leithäuser contributes to the doctrinal clarification of digital warranty law and thereby enhances legal certainty for businesses and consumers.

Klaus Ferdinand Gärditz examines animal experimentation law as a model of normative conflict resolution in light of its historical, bioscientific, and epistemic foundations. He highlights the different functions of animal experiments in law, placing particular emphasis on basic research.

Moritz Simon Knöferl examines the prerequisites and scope of the legal protection of cultural landscapes within the tension between municipal planning autonomy and the energy transition. The focus lies on a doctrinal analysis of protection mandates and instruments, as well as their effectiveness in the context of land-use competition.