The Law of the Baltic States

This is the first book to present the law of the Baltic States in one comprehensive and coherent volume in English. The Baltic States region, which was incorporated by the Soviet Union for 50 years and now is the only such territory in the EU, continues to be characterized by a number of unique traits, problems and developmental trends. This book addresses these facets of law the status quo, problems and trends by adopting a comparative perspective structure for all three Baltic States (divided into three main parts Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania). Each of these parts examines similar core aspects: General Frameworks, Public Law, and Private Law. Taking into account the peculiarities of each country, the individual chapters provide analyses of principles, problems and developments in specific legal branches. The authors of the book are recognized academics and professionals in the field of law. Taken together, their contributions offer a valuable tool and resource for anyoneinterested in the law of the Baltic States: students, legal practitioners, scholars, administrators, etc.

The first comprehensive and systematic book on the legal systems of the Baltic States in English Covers all the main fields and branches of law in light of Europeanization and globalization Addresses structures, problems, and perspectives A valuable guide for students and professionals alike

Autorentext
Tanel Kerikmäe, Tallinn Law School, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, EstoniaKristi Joamets, Tallinn Law School, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, EstoniaJnis Pleps, Faculty of Law, University of Latvia; Chancery of the President of LatviaAnita Rodia, Faculty of Law, University of LatviaTomas Berkmanas, Vytautas Magnus University Faculty of Law, LithuaniaEdita Gruodyt,Vytautas Magnus University Faculty of Law, Lithuania

Inhalt
Part I Estonian Law.- Part II Latvian Law.- Part III Lithuanian Law.