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Registration open: JPrivIntL-SMU Virtual Conference on Conflicts of Jurisdiction (23 to 24 June 2022)
As previously announced, the Journal of Private International Law-Singapore Management University Virtual Conference on Conflicts of Jurisdiction will be held online on 23 to 24 June 2022 (6.00 pm to 10.20 pm Singapore time, 11.00 am to 3.20 pm British Summer Time on each day). The event is supported by the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH). The conference is intended to support the ongoing work of the HCCH on Jurisdiction. The speakers are leading private international law scholars and experts, many of whom are directly involved in the ongoing negotiations at the HCCH. Attendance at the conference is complimentary for academics, government and international organisation officials, Journal of Private International Law Advisory Board members and students. Registration is required. More information on the conference and the link to register can be found here.
EJN: Children from Ukraine — Civil Judicial Cooperation
The European Judicial Network on civil and commercial matters has just published information and resources relating to civil judicial cooperation in the context of children from Ukraine. The “Children from Ukraine — civil judicial cooperation” webpage is available on the e-Justice Portal in all EU languages and provides:
- a summary of the legal rules that apply to judicial cooperation in cross-border cases involving Ukrainian children (i.e. questions of jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions, and cooperation between authorities);
- relevant information on Ukrainian family law;
- useful links and resources.
The information is intended for judges, lawyers, notaries, and central authorities, as well as child protection officials and others dealing with the registration of children arriving in EU Member States.
For more information, see the following link: https://e-justice.europa.eu/38593/EN/children_from_ukraine__civil_judicial_cooperation
4th International Class Action Conference, Amsterdam, 30 June to 1 July 2022
For all those interested in the various aspects of collective redress, including cross border issues (in securities and competition cases), the 4th International Class Action Conference held as an on-site conference in Amsterdam provides an excellent opportunity to discuss current issues and share your own experiences. The international conference is co-organized, inter alia, by the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), University of Haifa (Israel) and Tilburg University (The Netherlands) and described as follows:
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4th International
Class Action Conference
Amsterdam, 30 June – 1 July 2022
On 30 June and 1 July 2022 the University of Amsterdam will host the 4th international class action conference. The conference is organized by a team from the University of Haifa, the University of Tilburg and the University of Amsterdam, in collaboration with several renowned institutions. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘From Class Actions to Collective Redress: Access to Justice in the 21st century’.
The Conference will bring together a diverse range of international expertise in collective redress. The conference is intended to act as a forum for the sharing of experiences and knowledge. In an increasingly interconnected world, such opportunities for international scholars and practitioners to come together and compare notes on the development of collective redress in their jurisdictions, are more relevant than ever.
For details on the programme and a full list of collaborators, please see 4th International Class Action Conference – Home (aanmelder.nl).”
There are different registration fees for commercial participants (500 EUR) and academics/judges/NGOs (300 EUR) as well as a reduced charge for (PhD) students (75 EUR).