Electronic Commerce and International Private Law

A Study of Electronic Consumer Contracts

By Lorna E. Gillies | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Electronic Commerce and International Private Law examines the maximization of consumer protection via the consumer's jurisdiction and law. It discusses the proposition that a new connecting factor be used to improve the efficiency of juridical protection for consumers who contract with foreign sellers by electronic means and offers recommendations as to how to amend existing jurisdiction and choice of law rules to provide a basis for the consumer to sue in his own jurisdiction and for the law of the consumer's domicile to apply. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, students and practitioners working in the areas of international private law, electronic commerce law and consumer law.

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ISBN 9781317145233
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ISBN 9781317145240

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Electronic Commerce and International Private Law examines the maximization of consumer protection via the consumer's jurisdiction and law. It discusses the proposition that a new connecting factor be used to improve the efficiency of juridical protection for consumers who contract with foreign sellers by electronic means and offers recommendations as to how to amend existing jurisdiction and choice of law rules to provide a basis for the consumer to sue in his own jurisdiction and for the law of the consumer's domicile to apply. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, students and practitioners working in the areas of international private law, electronic commerce law and consumer law.

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What is Electronic Commerce and International Private Law about?

Electronic Commerce and International Private Law examines the maximization of consumer protection via the consumer's jurisdiction and law. It discusses the proposition that a new connecting factor be used to improve the efficiency of juridical protection for consumers who contract with foreign sellers by electronic means and offers recommendations as to how to amend existing jurisdiction and choice of law rules to provide a basis for the consumer to sue in his own jurisdiction and for the law of the consumer's domicile to apply. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, students and practitioners working in the areas of international private law, electronic commerce law and consumer law.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Electronic Commerce and International Private Law?

Law > Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law > Company, commercial and competition law: general > Company law

Where can I read a sample of Electronic Commerce and International Private Law?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317145233

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Electronic Commerce and International Private Law?

Lorna E. Gillies

Who is the Publisher of the book Electronic Commerce and International Private Law?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Electronic Commerce and International Private Law is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317145233) and pdf(ISBN 9781317145240)