MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte Opens Representative Office in Singapore
Expanding international reach in Asia’s legal and business hub Singapore, October 14th, 2025 MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte is pleased to announce that it has officially been
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MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte Opens Representative Office in Singapore
Expanding international reach in Asia’s legal and business hub Singapore, October 14th, 2025 MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte is pleased to announce that it has officially been
Disability Insurance Benefit Denial: When the Insurance Refuses to Pay
Dispute over the insurer’s obligation to pay in disability insurance Disability insurance is intended to provide important financial protection in the event that the policyholder
Interval between Hearing and Judgment Does Not Apply in Arbitration Proceedings
Deviations in Procedure: Adherence to Deadlines Between Oral Hearing and Decision in Arbitration Proceedings The Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Frankfurt am Main, in a
Sales platform is responsible for missing cancellation button
New case law on platform liability: Missing cancellation button on partner websites In a judgment dated March 8, 2024 (Case No. 3 O 109/23), the
Limitation Periods for Damages under the License Analogy in Copyright Law
The Limitation Period for Claims for Damages Based on License Analogy in Copyright Law The assertion of claims for damages due to the infringement of
Insolvency Pay Excluded if Insolvency Occurred Before Contract Conclusion
Prerequisites for Receiving Insolvency Benefits: New Clarifications by the Social Court of Heilbronn In its judgment of January 15, 2019 (Case No.: S 1 AL
Attribution of Gifts Made by the Testator to the Compulsory Portion
Introduction to the topic of donation offsetting against the compulsory portion Gifts made by the future testator to a potential compulsory heir repeatedly gain significant
Warning Due to Data Protection Violation
Competitors are permitted to issue warnings – Rulings by the Federal Court of Justice I ZR 186/17 / I ZR 222/19 / I ZR 223/19 Competitors and consumer protection associations
Damages for Colored Walls Without an Effective Cosmetic Repairs Clause
Corrections regarding lessors’ claims for damages: Colored wall paint and invalid provisions on cosmetic repairs In its judgment of 15.09.2023 (Case No. 32 C 265/23
Facebook may notify users about unread messages
Reasons for the decision of the Regional Court of Karlsruhe: Admissibility of notifications about unread Facebook posts On January 24, 2022, the Regional Court of
Expert Opinion Costs for GmbH Share Purchases as Incidental Acquisition Costs
Significance of appraisal costs in the acquisition of GmbH shares – Current tax classification The acquisition of shares in a limited liability company (GmbH) is
Child Support: After-School Care Costs When a Parent is Employed
Costs of after-school care for working parents and their classification within the scope of child support The question of whether expenses for after-school care, incurred
Higher Regional Court Decides: No Compensation for Facebook Data Leak
OLG Oldenburg rejects claims for damages in connection with the Facebook data breach The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Oldenburg has dismissed claims for damages by
BaFin refunds bank levies from the years 2011 to 2014
Reimbursement Claims by Credit Institutions: Administrative Court of Frankfurt am Main Orders BaFin to Repay the Bank Levy 2011–2014 In several decisions dated September 17,
Employment Law Decision on Protection Against Dismissal and Employment Relationship
Background and context of the proceedings On March 19, 2024, the Federal Labor Court (BAG) under case number 3 AZR 298/24 was required to rule
Court Confirms Appropriateness of Daimler and Chrysler Merger
Background: Complex corporate law issues in the merger of Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler The merger of the long-established Daimler-Benz AG with the Chrysler Corporation in
Funeral Costs and Funeral Insurance: Understanding Estate Liabilities
Classification of funeral expenses as estate liabilities in the context of funeral insurance policies In connection with the tax treatment of funeral expenses, the question
Rules for Discount Prices in Promotional Brochures: Price Comparison Done Correctly
Background: Price Advertising and Consumer Protection in the European Union Price information, especially in the form of advertising with alleged price reductions, is a focus
Purchase Price Agreements and Their Impact on Tenants’ Pre-Emptive Rights
Overview and Factual Background The judgment of the Federal Court of Justice (Case No.: VIII ZR 305/20; Date of Decision: 13.12.2023), published on 26 February
Right of Use to the Club Logo Does Not End with the Withdrawal of the Author
Free usage rights to club logos: Implications upon termination of authorship The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main, in a landmark decision (judgment dated
