englischIn early modern Europe, a new concept of the state emerged, initially consisting of the simple but ambitious claim to guarantee peace and security. The authors in this volume not only helped to shape the political discourse of their time, but their writings also provided a reservoir of [...]
more informationenglischThis open access book examines if states are bound by the ICESCR in case of domestic measures with extraterritorial effects on economic and social human rights of individuals abroad. For states to meet the challenges posed by globalisation, it addresses the circumstances under which such [...]
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englischDistributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is the technological basis of Bitcoin and facilitates the implementation of distributed information management structures and the coordinated management of information changes within a ledger. This technology could remove the need for intermediation in the [...]
more informationenglischThe first part of the work considers the authorisations under public law to carry out medical procedures. This includes a critical examination of the practice of medicine in the emergency medical services, which is also crucial for other healthcare professions. The second part of the work [...]
more informationenglischVolume 12 of the Yearbook of Direct Democracy deals with various topics on the development, applica-tion and systemic function of direct democratic instruments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as the respective jurisdiction. On the one hand, it deals with the positions of the [...]
more informationenglischThis anthology seeks to analyse artist development and artist management. The aim of the book is to illuminate some of the many facets of music business activities that lie directly at the intersection of the music industry and the arts. In keeping with the tradition of the series, the [...]
more informationenglischThis volume, dedicated to Frank Schulz-Nieswandt's appointment as Professor Emeritus, contains short original contributions from the fields of social policy and cooperative studies. The articles highlight theoretical and contemporary issues. In their diversity, the topics cover Frank [...]
more informationenglischThis volume, dedicated to Frank Schulz-Nieswandt's appointment as Professor Emeritus, contains short original contributions from the fields of social policy and cooperative studies. The articles highlight theoretical and contemporary issues. In their diversity, the topics cover Frank [...]
more informationenglischThe author deals with the changes in German insolvency law as a result of the implementation of the EU Stabilisation Directive by the StaRUG. The duties of the managing director in the run-up to insolvency are also examined. Art. 19 lit. a) of the Restructuring Directive stipulates that the [...]
more informationenglischA company often finds itself helpless when a valuable employee, in whose training a considerable amount had been invested, moves to a competitor. In most cases, reimbursement cannot be obtained from the employee due to rigorous legal requirements imposed on such agreements. Professional [...]
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