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• Civil Procedure Law
• Judicial System
• Access to Justice
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Aurika Lazorivna Paskar serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Procedural Law within the Faculty of Law at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University in Ukraine. Holding a PhD in Law, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in civil procedure, judicial systems, and European human rights law. Her primary research interests encompass civil procedure law, judicial systems, access to justice, European Court of Human Rights case law, e-justice, advocacy standards, and civil procedural legal relations. Dr. Paskar's work consistently bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications, particularly focusing on how European standards can be implemented within Ukrainian legal contexts. Dr. Paskar's recent scholarly output demonstrates significant engagement with contemporary legal challenges, including the implementation of martial law provisions, digital transformation of judicial systems, and harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with European standards. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on improving accessibility to justice while maintaining procedural fairness and efficiency. As an educator, she teaches key courses including Civil Procedure Law, Judicial System of Ukraine, Advocacy of Ukraine, and European standards of Advocacy, shaping the next generation of Ukrainian legal professionals with a strong foundation in both domestic and international legal frameworks.

• Civil Procedure
• Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Empirical Legal Studies
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Patricia W. Moore is a Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law with a distinguished career in civil procedure and empirical legal studies. Her scholarship focuses on the practical implementation of procedural rules, particularly examining how federal rule changes actually function in courtrooms across the country. Professor Moore's research interests center on civil procedure, with special expertise in discovery rules, pleading standards, and class actions. Her work employs empirical methods to analyze court data, moving beyond theoretical debates to examine what actually happens in litigation. She has published extensively on the impact of the 2015 proportionality amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the effects of Twombly and Iqbal on pleading standards, and empirical analyses of class action practices. Her scholarship consistently bridges the gap between rulemakers' intentions and judicial implementation, revealing how local practices and judicial preferences shape procedural outcomes. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on empirical analysis of procedural rules, with recent work (2024) examining whether the much-publicized 2015 proportionality amendments to Rule 26 have actually changed judicial behavior regarding discovery disputes. Her research demonstrates that while these amendments were heralded as 'a big deal' by Chief Justice Roberts, their practical impact may be less dramatic than initially claimed, with judges continuing to analyze discovery motions much as before, often influenced by local rules and individual judicial preferences. Professor Moore's scholarly contributions include: Analysis of the real-world impact of the 2015 proportionality amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Empirical studies of how Twombly and Iqbal have affected motion to dismiss practices Research on class action practices and challenges to 'myths' about state court class action abuses Work on gender differences in legal ethics and attorney discipline Studies of federal court caseloads and civil litigation trends Her approach consistently emphasizes empirical evidence over theoretical speculation, providing valuable data for practitioners, judges, and rulemakers alike. Professor Moore's scholarship represents an important corrective to purely theoretical debates about procedural reform, grounding discussions in actual judicial behavior and litigation outcomes.

• Cybersecurity
• Hybrid threats
• Money laundering prevention
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Professor Marius Laurinaitis is a distinguished academic at Mykolo Romerio University (MRU) in Vilnius, Lithuania, holding positions as Professor and Senior Researcher. He serves as the head of the Law and Fintech bachelor's program at MRU and is affiliated with multiple academic units including the Faculty of Public Governance and Business, the Institute of Business and Economics, and the Law School. With a robust research portfolio spanning cybersecurity, hybrid threats, financial regulation, and data protection, Professor Laurinaitis has established himself as a leading expert in the intersection of law, technology, and security in the Lithuanian and international academic communities. Professor Laurinaitis's research primarily focuses on cybersecurity, hybrid threats, financial regulation, and data protection. His work bridges legal frameworks with technical security challenges, examining how legal systems can effectively address emerging cyber threats while protecting individual rights. He has conducted extensive research on hybrid threats as a new generation of security challenges, Belarus's cyber landscape, Russian cyber activities in the Ukraine conflict, and the implementation of cybersecurity measures in various sectors including healthcare and financial institutions. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing contemporary security challenges through interdisciplinary approaches that combine legal analysis with technical understanding of cybersecurity threats and solutions. Professor Laurinaitis has supervised numerous master's theses covering diverse topics within cybersecurity, data protection, and financial technologies. His supervision portfolio includes research on cyber literacy, responsible disclosure principles, personal data leakage prevention, cybersecurity culture in Lithuanian hospitals, social networks for business marketing, online identity verification, biometric technologies, and youth financial literacy. This breadth of supervision topics demonstrates his commitment to developing the next generation of experts in cybersecurity and related fields. Professor Laurinaitis leads or is affiliated with research initiatives focused on cybersecurity, particularly examining hybrid threats and their implications for national and international security. His work often involves international collaboration, as evidenced by co-authored publications with researchers from Australia and other countries. His research group appears to focus on practical applications of cybersecurity principles in real-world contexts, with particular attention to regulatory frameworks and organizational implementation challenges.

• Civil Law
• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
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Piia Kalamees is an Associate Professor in Civil Law at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Law, where she has been working since 2006. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in Civil Law (since August 15, 2022) and previously held positions as Programme Director for Bachelor's and Master's programs (since January 14, 2020) and Associate Professor in Civil Law. Her educational background includes: PhD in Law (2013) from University of Tartu, with dissertation "Price Reduction in the System of Remedies," supervised by Karin Sein and Kalev Saare Master's Degree in Law (2007) from University of Tartu, with thesis "Buyer's Obligation to Examine the Goods and Obligation to Notify the Seller of the Lack of Conformity," supervised by Karin Sein Bachelor's Degree in Law (2005) from University of Tartu, with thesis "Damage due in part to aggrieved person," supervised by Karin Sein Professor Kalamees specializes in civil law with a focus on contract law, consumer protection, and digital transactions. Her research examines how traditional legal frameworks adapt to modern challenges, particularly in consumer credit agreements, digital signatures, and connected consumer goods. She has made significant contributions to understanding liability issues in digital transactions and the application of European Union directives in Estonian law. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward analyzing the intersection of traditional contract law with digital technologies. She has extensively researched electronic signatures, identity theft in consumer finance, and the implications of digital elements in consumer goods. Her work often employs comparative legal analysis, particularly between Estonian and Norwegian law, and examines how EU regulations are implemented at the national level. Professor Kalamees has been actively involved in research administration and leadership: Since 2025: Substitute member of the Prevention Science Council at Tervise Arengu Instituut Since 2024: Member of the European Law Institute (ELI) Since 2016: Chairman of the Consumer Disputes Committee She has secured significant research funding for multiple projects, including: "Consumer Rights Protection in Consumer Credit Agreements During Financial Crisis" (2025-2028, €174,844) "Prevention Science Council" (2025-2028, €145,000) "Social Security and Digital Identities" (2021-2025, €64,486) "Consumer Rights Protection in Digital Single Market - Contract Law Aspects" (2018-2021, €377,500) "Current Problems of Consumer Credit in Estonia and Norway" (2013-2016, €127,674) "Estonian Legal Space in Global Legal Space" (2006-2011, €232,418) Professor Kalamees has contributed to numerous academic publications, textbooks, and reports on civil law, contract law, and consumer protection, establishing herself as a leading expert in her field in Estonia.

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• Public Procurement Law
• Sustainability
• Governmental Contracts
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Marta Andhov is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Law, where she serves as a leading expert in public procurement law. She is affiliated with the Centre for Private Governance (CEPRI) and has established herself as a prominent researcher in sustainable public procurement, governmental contracts, and EU law. Her research interests span public procurement law, sustainability considerations in governmental contracting, EU law, tender law, international trade law, corporate social responsibility, and supply chain management. Dr. Andhov has made significant contributions to understanding how life-cycle costing can be integrated into public procurement processes to advance sustainability goals. Dr. Andhov leads the Purchase Power project funded by the Carlsberg Foundation (DKK 4.99 million) and co-leads the EU-Horizon 2020 funded SAPIENS project (€3.9 million), which focuses on sustainability and procurement across international, European, and national systems. She is also a member of the COCOREADO project (€2.9 million), which addresses sustainable public procurement of local and seasonal food. Her scholarly work has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards and grants. She has been cited by high-level decision-makers including the EU Commission, WTO, and UNEP, and her research was referenced in an Advocate General opinion to Case C-332/20. In 2019, she co-edited the influential book 'Cost and EU Public Procurement Law – Life-Cycle Costing for Sustainability,' which has shaped the field of sustainable procurement. Dr. Andhov is actively engaged in academic dissemination through her co-hosting of the Bestek Public Procurement Podcast and through extensive teaching and training activities. She has conducted seminars for the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization, and the Procurement Regulation Postgraduate Diploma at King's College London. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and real-world application of sustainable public procurement principles.