Call For Interest, International Handbook of Legal Language and Communication: From Text to Semiotics, Section 52: Digital Transition of Contemporary Societies and Legal Adaptation

From Anne Wagner, Research Associate Professor, Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale (CGU Calais)

Call for Interests: Section 52 — Digital Transition of Contemporary Societies and Legal Adaptation

 

 

INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF LEGAL LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION: From Text to Semiotics.

 

https://meteor.springer.com/ihllc

 

 

Section Editors: Le Cheng & Ming Hu

 

We invite scholars and practitioners to express their interest in contributing to Section 52: Digital Transition of Contemporary Societies and Legal Adaptation, edited by Le Cheng (chengle163@hotmail.com) and Ming Hu (hm606@zju.edu.cn). This section is part of an expansive Handbook designed as an encyclopedia with nearly 1,000 chapters. Each entry goes beyond a standard encyclopedic summary to offer a substantive and reflective contribution, grounded in existing literature but shaped by the author’s unique research perspective.

 

This section investigates how digital transformation is reshaping contemporary legal systems. It considers how the transition toward digital governance, online commerce, and AI-driven technologies challenges traditional legal structures. By focusing on issues such as digital contracts, e-governance, and automation in the legal field, this section highlights the need for laws that are adaptable to the speed of digital innovation and the societal shift toward a fully integrated digital landscape.

 

Potential topics include:

 

Digital Governance and Law: Exploration of e-government initiatives and the digitization of public services, focusing on the legal frameworks that support digital administration.

Automation in Legal Practice: Impact of AI and digital tools on legal procedures, contracts, and decision-making, including the ethical and regulatory challenges posed by automation.

Digital Contracts and Transactions: The transition from traditional to digital contracts, addressing issues of enforceability, consent, and cross-border legal challenges in e-commerce.

Societal Shifts in Digital Law: The evolving legal landscape as societies transition toward digital living, with a focus on emerging rights, privacy, and security concerns.

Contributions should present established knowledge clearly and accessibly, ideally with a personal angle and an original analytical lens, while maintaining scholarly rigor. The Handbook aims to serve both newcomers and experienced readers alike.

 

If you are interested in contributing to this section, please reach out directly to the section editors by 15 August 2025:

Le Cheng – chengle163@hotmail.com

Ming Hu – hm606@zju.edu.cn

 

We look forward to your engagement in this important and timely conversation.