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Abolishing the 30%-facility? Look before you leap!

12 April 2017
The 30%-facility is regularly discussed in both case-law and politics. The facility is currently under pressure and facing turbulent times. With a potential abolition, which may become reality, particular attention must be paid to the effects and possible alternatives. This blog is only available in...
by:
- M.J.G.A.M. Weerepas
in Law
Protecting the Community Method: The Commission’s Power to Withdraw Legislative Proposals

1 May 2015
Two weeks ago, in Case C-409/13 Council v. Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union established that the European Commission is entitled to withdraw a proposal for a legislative act where it fears that the European Parliament and the Council will amend it in a manner which would...
by:
- A.P. van der Mei
in Law
CESL v CISG

15 May 2012

‘CISG Conference’ where experts on the international sale of goods came together to review the Vienna Convention in the light of similar structures such as its latest contender, the Common European Sales Law, or the UCC.