Purpose – The purpose of this article is to discuss the role that law plays for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in substance, action and reporting, including whether CSR functions as informal law. Design/methodology/approach – The theoretical point of departure is based in legal...

Cover -- IBFD Doctoral Series -- Title -- Copyright -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Foreword -- Note to Readers -- List of Abbreviations -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Conundrum -- 1.1. Gifts and donations as a pre-regulatory reality -- 1.2. The subjective benefits of giving -- 1.3....

Provides a practical snapshot of the legal situation governing the protection and exploitation of brand power within the European “grey market”. Predominantly, this occurs through the use and enforcement of intellectual property rights, namely the trade mark. However, legal events over the...