United Nations Publishes Guidelines for Doing Business in Conflict Zones

Rotterdam, the Netherlands , August 30, 2010
Nathan D. O'Malley
New guidelines for doing business in conflict zones include legal considerations for international contractors.
 

Key Differences Between U.S. and Netherlands Contract Law

Rotterdam, the Netherlands , April 27, 2010
Nathan D. O'Malley
This entry contrasts the approach taken by Netherlands civil law and "American" common law to issues such as contractual penalties, pre-contractual liability and the interpretation of contractual rights and duties.
 

EU Regulation replaces ROME I Treaty

Rotterdam, the Netherlands , Januari 18, 2010
Stan N.J. Putter
New regulation is implemented regarding the applicable law to contractual obligations.
 

A Short Summary of the EU Mediation Directive

Rotterdam, The Netherlands , September 2, 2009
Shawn C. Conway
The EU Mediation Directive was enacted in 2008 with the intended effect of harmonizing the use of mediation across the EU.
 

Lady Duff Gordon and Contractual Good Faith

The Hague, August 11, 2009
Nathan D. O'Malley
One of the major differences between the contract law of civil law countries and common law jurisdictions is the way the concept of "good faith" is used and understood.