Monthly Archives: October 2023

Legislating for Site-Blocking Orders in New Zealand: Learning from Singapore and Beyond

October 30, 2023Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Remediesintellectual property, remedieslawresearch

In a paper shortly to be published in the New Zealand Universities Law Review, I argue that New Zealand (NZ) should adopt specific legislation granting courts the power to issue injunctions, known as “site-blocking orders”, against internet intermediaries. The relevant intermediaries are typically internet service providers (ISPs). Site-blocking orders require ISPs to block access to sites from which their subscribers can access unlicensed material protected by intellectual property (IP) rights.

Law by Algorithm

October 23, 2023Commercial Law, Law & Technology, Private Lawlawresearch

My review article in the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies offers a critical analysis of Horst Eidenmüller and Gerhard Wagner’s Law by Algorithm by focusing on four major sets of issues that are covered in this important work: (i) separate legal personality for artificial intelligence (AI) systems; (ii) the exploitation and protection of consumers; (iii) liability; and (iv) online dispute resolution.

The Enigma of Interpersonal Justice in Private Law Theory

October 16, 2023Legal Theory, Private Lawcontracts, Interpersonal justice, tortslawresearch

Private lawyers often talk about interpersonal justice in a way that presumes some level of consensus ad idem over the concept. This, however, can be doubted.

From Protecting Bank Customers and Creditors to Finding a Mechanism for Corporate Sustainability

October 9, 2023Banking and Finance, Corporate Law, Equity and TrustsBank Liability, ESG, Fiduciary Dutieslawresearch

This blogpost combines two recent research pieces about how regulation and private law can find a meeting point in the proper purpose rule in company law/equity which could underpin entity and individual duties to take into account considerations external to the relationship which gives rise to such duties.

Which Markets Need Central Bank Digital Currency?

October 2, 2023Central Banking, Law of MoneyConcept of money, Currency and commercial bank money, Stablecoinslawresearch

In response to current trends such as the decreasing use of tangible money (currency) and the rise of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, central banks worldwide are considering the feasibility of creating a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This CBDC would represent a novel form of central bank-issued money aimed at improving the existing store of value and cashless payment options.

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