The U.S. tort system has experienced various reforms during the last three decades. While there is a broad literature on the consequences of these reforms, very little is known about their determinants. In this study, we investigate the politico-economic forces that were driving the reform...

Der Schadensersatz bei Patentrechtsverletzungen wird in der Schweiz wie in Deutschland unter grundsätzlich vergleichbaren Voraussetzungen geschuldet. Auf Rechtsfolgenseite unterscheiden sich aber die Möglichkeiten, welche sich dem Patentinhaber bieten. So ist insbesondere nach einem...

An evaluation problem exists when winding up executory contracts in case of insolvency. The trustee has difficulties in accurately considering the claim for damages that arises if he chooses to reject a contract instead of accepting it. An unequal treatment of creditors and inefficiencies...