The completion of this book which is the result of my PhD thesis at the Insititutefor Information Law (IViR) would not have been possible without the supportof many who have been important for my research, my academic developmentand my personal life. First, I want to acknowledge the intellectual support andpatience of my supervisors Prof. Nico van Eijk and Dr. Natali Helberger. I amthankful both for the directions they provided as well as the space they left me todevelop my own voice. A special thanks goes out to Prof. Egbert Dommering forhis involvement in this project, and his past work and continuing intellectualsupport for IViR. I would also like to thank the other members of my thesiscommittee, Prof. Wolfgang Schulz, Prof. Milton Mueller, Prof. Peggy Valckeand Prof. Richard Rogers.