Law

Data are the lifeblood of modern governance. But when that data sits in private hands, how far may the state reach? Nik R. Roeingh develops a constitutional framework for inclusive data use in the tension between the common good and secrecy.

The prohibitions of insider dealing and market manipulation set out in Articles 14 and 15 Regulation (EU) 596/2014 form the heart of capital market law. Carl Alexander Strobel examines the requirements under which legal persons can be held liable for violations of these provisions.

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.

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.