Présentation de l'éditeur

Tra le più significative innovazioni introdotte nel Codice civile del 1942, quella forse di maggiore spessore sistematico fu il ricorso ad una partizione in sei libri: scelta di fondo, in manifesta rottura con la tradizione che il Codice civile del 1865, imitando il Code Napoléon, aveva fatto propria. L'introduzione tra i nuovi libri di uno dedicato alla categoria concettuale della " Tutela dei diritti" costituì una scelta inedita (normativamente, se non scientificamente); ed originale fu la collocazione nell'alveo d'esso d'istituti apparentemente eterogenei tra loro - o quantomeno tradizionalmente intesi come tali - quali la trascrizione, le prove, le norme di responsabilità patrimoniale, le cause di prelazione e della conservazione della garanzia patrimoniale, le regole inerenti la "tutela giurisdizionale dei diritti" e quelle sulla prescrizione. La "singolarità" di un oggetto, in quanto tratto peculiare di esso (ed a condizione che non abbia mera valenza estetica) è spesso rivelatrice della sua autentica natura. L'autore studia il libro VI nella sua dimensione storica, con particolare riguardo alle peculiarità che ne contraddistinsero la genesi, tanto sul piano della forma, quanto sul piano del contenuto, ed ambisce a fornire un contributo alla comprensione dell'autentica cifra di quel libro: quello che vide la luce alla fine della lunga stagione della codificazione fu solo un libro "residuale" e "di chiusura" o piuttosto costituì l'esito di un percorso scientifico di perfezionamento strutturale e concettuale che rispecchiasse anche il portato ideale sotteso alla nuova codificazione? La risposta è tale da gettare ulteriore luce sull'intera opera legislativa venuta a compimento nel 1942.

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« Ce qui frappe d’abord, c’est le nombre, la densité et la cohérence des opinions séparées rédigées. (…) La lecture des textes du juge Pinto de Albuquerque démontre magnifiquement que la publication d’opinions séparées est un élément important de la démocratie. (…) Cette vision cosmopolite de la jurisprudence, le juge Pinto de Albuquerque l’illustre de manière magistrale en franchissant les frontières bien au-delà du cadre européen pour rechercher ce qui pourrait être de l’ordre d’une forme de « bien commun » juridique universel. (…) C’est peut-être parce qu’il est à la fois un juge et un professeur que le juge Pinto de Albuquerque fait un lien si simple et évident entre le travail théorique sur les normes et le travail d’élaboration de la décision qui tient compte de la vie telle qu’elle est. »

Nicole Maestracci, Membre du Conseil constitutionnel, France

« Le juge Pinto de Albuquerque aura marqué à sa façon l’histoire de la Cour EDH en lui offrant une contribution originale aussi riche pour le passé (celui des arrêts rendus, que ses opinions éclairent) que pour l’avenir (celui des futurs arrêts qui puiseront dans ses opinions d’inépuisables ressources d’interprétation). En ces temps de globalisation des sources, le rayonnement de ses écrits va d’ailleurs bien au-delà de la Cour. (…) »

Hugues Fulchiron, Conseiller à la Cour de cassation, France

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Lord Sumption has been one of the most influential judges of his generation. This book critically reflects on the important and controversial issues raised by his jurisprudence.

Using Lord Sumption's judgments and extra-judicial lectures as a starting point, the book contains a selection of essays that consider 'where next' in relation to topics such as:

- contract variation, damages and penalties;
- economic loss and personal injury in tort law; 
- knowing receipt and proprietary restitution; 
- illegality in private law; 
- agency and attribution; 
- piercing the corporate veil; 
- foreign law in the English courts. 

The book covers a broad range of areas in private law including contract, tort, unjust enrichment, equity, company and commercial law, as well as private international law and civil procedure.

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1. Introduction 
Lord Sumption

2. Interpretation 
Ewan McKendrick

3. Variation and Waiver 
William Day

4. Termination 
Sir David Foxton

5. Contract Damages 
Adam Kramer

6. Penalties 
Edwin Peel

7. The Contract/Tort Borderline 
Janet O'Sullivan

8. Personal Injury 
Nicholas J McBride

9. Injunctions 
Donal Nolan

10. Unjust Enrichment 
Graham Virgo

11. Proprietary Restitution 
William Day and Sarah Worthington

12. Knowing Receipt 
Jamie Glister

13. Illegality 
Charlie Webb

14. Agency 
Peter Watts

15. Attribution 
Ernest Lim

16. Powers 
Sarah Worthington

17. Piercing the Corporate Veil 
Christian Witting

18. Good Arguable Case 
Joshua Folkard and Ian Bergson

19. Forum Conveniens 
Louise Merrett

20. Foreign Law 
Richard Fentiman

21. Res Judicata 
The Hon KR Handley QC

22. Privilege 
Bankim Thanki QC, Chloe Carpenter QC, Nik Yeo and Rebecca Loveridge

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How are new technologies changing the practice of law?

With examples and explanations drawn from the UK, US, Canada, Australia and other common law countries, as well as from China and Europe, this book considers the opportunities and implications for lawyers as artificial intelligence systems become commonplace in legal service delivery. It examines what lawyers do in the practice of law and where AI will impact this work. It also explains the important continuing role of the lawyer in an AI world.

This book is divided into three parts:

Part A provides an accessible explanation of AI, including diagrams, and contrasts this with the role and work of lawyers.

Part B focuses on six different aspects of legal work (litigation, transactional, dispute resolution, regulation and compliance, criminal law and legal advice and strategy) where AI is making a considerable impact and looks at how this is occurring.

Part C discusses how lawyers and law firms can best utilise the promise of AI, while also acknowledging its limitations. It also discusses ethical and regulatory issues, including the lawyer's role in upholding the rule of law.

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1. Introduction 

Disruption 
The Advent of AI and Lawyers – Into the Unknown? 
The Lawyer's Value 
Overview of Chapters 

PART I. LAWYERS AND THE EVOLUTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

2. Artificial Intelligence: What It Is and Why It Matters 

Introduction 
History of AI and Law 
Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing 
Where Next? 

3. The Practice of Law – What Do Lawyers Do? 

Introduction 
Who are Lawyers? 
The Work of Lawyers (What Do Lawyers Do?) 
Organisational Forms (Where Do Lawyers Work?) 
How are Lawyers Regulated? 
Who (or What) Will Lawyers Become? 

PART II. THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEGAL PRACTICE

4. AI and Outcome Prediction 

Introduction 
Application of AI to Legal Outcome Prediction 
Role of the Lawyer 
Future Developments 

5. AI, Pre-Trial Information Gathering (Discovery and Disclosure) and Litigation Lawyers 

Introduction 
Litigation Lawyers – Gathering Information and Evidence 
Application of AI to Pre-trial Processes 
Role of the Lawyer 
Future Developments 

6. AI, Online Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution 

Introduction 
Advocates and Dispute Resolution Lawyers 
Application of AI to Online Courts and ADR 
Role of the Lawyer aft er ODR 
Future Developments 

7. AI and Transactional Lawyers 

Introduction 
Transactional Law, Contract Commoditisation and Lawyers 
Application of AI to Transactional Law 
Role of the Transactional Lawyer 
Future Developments 

8. AI and Regulatory Lawyers 

Introduction 
Regulatory Lawyers 
Application of AI to Regulation 
Role of the Lawyer in RegTech 
Future Developments 

9. AI and Criminal Lawyers 

Introduction 
Criminal Law and Lawyers 
Application of AI in the Criminal Justice System 
Role of the Lawyer 
Future Developments 

PART III. THE FUTURE OF LAWYERS AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION

10. Limitations of AI 

Introduction 
Data and Design
Can Data and Design Problems be Overcome? 
Cost and Sustainability 
Not being Human 
Conclusion 

11. Legal Ethics, Liability and Regulation in an AI World 

Introduction 
Legal Ethics in an AI World 
Liability for AI 
Regulation 
Legal Practice by Non-Lawyers
Conclusion 

12. Future of the Legal Profession 

Introduction 
Threats and Opportunities in the Use of AI for Lawyers 
The Expertise Value 
The Ethics Value 
The Human Value 
Education 
Supporting AI-Enabled Legal Practice 
Conclusion