Beyond Networks critically dissects and systematizes an insightful, well-researched and elegantly written account of the democratic potential carried out by coalitions of civil society actors. Once established a case for studying coalitions of civil society organization through the lens of...

The international financial crisis of 2007 and 2008 exposed some crucial deficiencies in the European deposit protection arrangements as set out in the 1994 Directive. The recent financial turmoil once again highlighted the importance of deposit protection to contribute to financial stability...

In 2010, Australia introduced the Australian Consumer Law by its Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Act (No. 2). The standard of consumer protection in the provision of financial services is considered in relation to this new legislation and also the further Australian federal...

Using law and policy as a sustainable competitive advantage source is a recent research stream. This paper illustrates how legal and policy research contributes to firms' strategy in the regulated gambling industry, defined by legislation and jurisprudence. The gambling sector has been a...

Finally, an analysis of the present situation in EU gambling and sport betting after the recent ECJ decisions will be attempted, via scenarios from primary (national MS practices, policies, and case law) and secondary (Swiss Institute of Comparative Law, 2006; European Gaming and Betting...

The European Small Claims Procedure is in general an instrument welcome tfor the enhancement it brings about to cross-border enforcement in the European Union. However, the regulation has several flaws, relating, inter alia, to its lack of consumer friendliness, and the lack of uniform rules...

This paper centres on the question of the way in which the European Court of Justice (ECJ) gives shape to its role in the development of the principle of mutual recognition in criminal matters. It should be noted first of all in this regard that the number of cases in which the ECJ has ruled on...

Given its high level of regulation, the gambling industry must be able to react quickly to litigation and resulting change in policy (and enforcement thereof). Using a case study approach, this short paper highlights how the twin issues of policy and litigation have recently impacted the...

The legal relationship between the individual and the state has evolved over the years. The individual enjoys civil, political and social rights which may be regarded as amounting to a “Citizenship of entitlement.The Indian Constitution from its Preamble itself shows the concept of welfare...

This article is both a short introduction to the Consumer Choice explanation for Competition Law or Antitrust Law, and also a short advocacy piece suggesting that Consumer Choice is the best way to articulate the goals of European Competition Law and United States Antitrust Law.This article...