Panel 1: Beyond actor sequitur forum rei

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The presentations offer valuable insights into the current state and potential reforms of European jurisdiction rules. Farnoux’s argument for a ‘forum victima’ is well-argued, drawing on case law and substantive tort law principles. Galanti provides a thorough analysis of the ‘close connection’ criterion, highlighting inconsistencies in CJEU case law. The argumentation is solid, though it represents the authors’ opinions rather than empirical research. The panel contributes to ongoing academic debates on the future of the Brussels regime.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The presentations are rigorous, with references to key CJEU cases such as Bier, Shevill, and Universal Music. The sources are primarily legal doctrine and case law, which are appropriate for the topic. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on moving beyond the traditional actor sequitur forum rei principle. The video is a recording of an academic event, so the quality is high, but it is not a peer-reviewed publication. No comments were provided for analysis.

The title accurately reflects the panel's focus on moving beyond the traditional actor sequitur forum rei principle in European jurisdiction.

8/10

The video features academic presentations by legal scholars, with references to CJEU case law and legal doctrine. The content is well-structured and grounded in legal analysis, though it is an expert opinion rather than a systematic review.

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• 00:00Opening address by Prof. Burkhard Hess on the 50th anniversary of the Brussels regime.
• 05:00Introduction of the first speaker, Dr. Etienne Farnoux.
• 10:00Farnoux begins his presentation on forum actoris in cross-border torts.
• 20:00Discussion of the rise of forum actoris through forum delicti and the mosaic principle.
• 30:00Farnoux proposes replacing forum delicti with a 'forum victima'.
• 40:00Introduction of the second speaker, Dr. Lucilla Galanti.
• 45:00Galanti begins her presentation on forum connexitatis under Article 8(1).
• 55:00Analysis of the 'close connection' criterion and CJEU case law.
• 1:05:00Discussion of the evolution of the same situation of fact and law requirement.
• 1:15:00Conclusion of the presentations and transition to Q&A.

• Brussels I Regulation (Recast) - Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 — Referenced as the legal basis for jurisdiction rules discussed.
• CJEU Case C-21/76 Bier v Mines de Potasse d'Alsace — Discussed as a key case on forum delicti and the place of the harmful event.
• CJEU Case C-68/93 Shevill v Presse Alliance — Referenced for the mosaic principle and jurisdiction for personality rights.
• CJEU Case C-194/16 Bolagsupplysningen OÜ v Svensk Handel AB — Mentioned in the context of personality rights and forum actoris.
• CJEU Case C-352/13 CDC Hydrogen Peroxide — Referenced in the discussion of derived jurisdiction and close connection.

• Brussels I Regulation (Recast) — The regulation is the primary legal instrument discussed.