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Eric Tjong Tjin Tai is a Full Professor at Tilburg Law School, specializing in Private, Business, and Labour Law. He began his academic journey trained as a Computer Science engineer at Delft University of Technology before transitioning to study philosophy and subsequently law at the University of Amsterdam. He worked as an advocate for eight years, with a focus on Supreme Court litigation in IP and IT law, while regularly publishing legal research articles. He defended his PhD thesis on ethics in care titled 'Zorgplichten en zorgethiek' at the University of Amsterdam in 2007 and became a lecturer at Tilburg Law School. By 2010, he had attained the status of full professor in private law. His research interests emphasize the legal aspects of digital developments including smart contracts and the implications of blockchain technology, liability algorithms, and the legal intricacies surrounding platforms. He is deeply engaged with teaching private law, civil procedure, and the legal aspects of digitalization, often speaking at conferences on related topics.
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