englischPersonal data are among the most important resources of the modern information society and are predominantly managed by multinational corporations. These data collections are primarily based on a data-for-service business model. In the past, the rapidly advancing technical development and [...]

englischThe thesis examines the shareholders’ liability for compensation claims acknowledged by the Bundesgerichtshof in its decision of January 24, 2012 (II ZR 109/11) and further developed in its decision of May 10, 2016 (II ZR 342/14). The thesis traces the development of the liability concept [...]

englischThe success of equity and debt financing of a stock corporation depends largely on the extent to which equity and debt investors are protected against the dangers caused by the issuance of new shares. Against this background, this volume examines the economic dangers to which investors, [...]

englischThe European Union is unique among international organisations. The level of interdependence between the member states and the EU exceeds all previously known forms of cooperation. Since the member states have only delegated certain competences to the EU and have otherwise retained their [...]

englischFor as long as there have been industrial disputes, the question has arisen as to whether trade unions and employees are liable for the damage incurred and, if so, on what grounds and under what conditions they can be held liable by the employer. This volume focuses on the development of the [...]