FALQs: The Exercise of Universal Jurisdiction in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This FALQ post looks at universal jurisdiction in Germany and surveys recent court cases.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ), Global Law, Guest Post
Category: Global Law
Happy Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Why “Dumpster Diving” is a Criminal Offense in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post gives an overview of the legality of dumpster diving in Germany on the occasion of Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, In the News
Join Us on 4/14 for our Webinar: “Sustainable Finance – European Green Bonds and the ECB’s Climate Change Agenda”
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post announces the upcoming foreign law webinar on "Sustainable Finance: European Green Bonds and the ECB's Climate Change Agenda."
Posted in: Event, Global Law, Law Library
Erna Scheffler – The First Female Judge at the German Federal Constitutional Court
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post provides information on Erna Scheffler, the first female judge at the German Federal Constitutional Court.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, Women's History
Equal Pay Day in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post contains information on Equal Pay Day in Germany and legislation to address the gender pay gap.
Posted in: Global Law, In the News, Law Library, Women's History
New Report on “Regulation of Cryptocurrency Around the World” Published
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
Cryptocurrencies, once obscure and primarily associated with financing illegal activities, have become mainstream. Cryptocurrencies are a type of virtual currency that uses cryptographic algorithms to validate and secure transactions. The transactions are digitally recorded on a distributed ledger, such as a blockchain. As more and more people invest in and trade cryptocurrencies, governments around the …
Posted in: Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports
New Report on “Regulation of Crash Avoidance Systems” Published
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes a recently published Law Library report on the regulation of car crash avoidance systems to detect vulnerable road users.
Posted in: Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports
70 Year Anniversary of the German Federal Constitutional Court
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This post describes the history, jurisdiction, and selection of justices of the German Federal Constitutional Court on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
Posted in: Global Law, In the News
500-Year Anniversary of the Fuggerei – the Oldest Social Housing Complex in the World
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes the "Fuggerei" in Augsburg, Germany - the oldest existing social housing complex in the world. The Fuggerei was established on August 23, 1521 by Jakob Fugger "the Rich," a wealthy merchant. In order to be eligible for housing, a person must be Catholic, needy, respectable, and a citizen of Augsburg. The yearly rent is Euros 0.88.
Posted in: Global Law, In the News