Resolution defect lawsuit before and after the MoPeG
Introduction to the Reform of Partnership Law (MoPeG) With the entry into force of the Act on the Modernization of Partnership Law (MoPeG) on January
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Resolution defect lawsuit before and after the MoPeG
Introduction to the Reform of Partnership Law (MoPeG) With the entry into force of the Act on the Modernization of Partnership Law (MoPeG) on January
One-Third Participation Act: Employee Codetermination in the Group’s Supervisory Board
Introduction to Codetermination Codetermination is a central pillar of German labor law and ensures employee participation in corporate management. The Act on One-Third Employee Representation
New Regulations of the Design Law Came into Force on July 1, 2025 As of July 1, 2025, the comprehensive reform of European design law
Commercial Agent Contract: Characteristics of a Commercial Agent Agreement
Judgment of the Higher Regional Court Frankfurt dated July 8, 2025 – Case No. 14 U 193/23 Even if the cooperation was formalized with the
ECJ tightens rules for exclusive distribution
ECJ Ruling of May 8, 2025 – Case C-581/23 The mere assignment of an exclusive distribution territory does not automatically imply a sales ban for
Host provider must block deepfake video
Decision of the OLG Frankfurt dated March 4, 2025 – Case No. 16 W 10/25 If there has already been a notice of an infringing
BGH: “Purchase on account” can be misleading
Federal Supreme Court Ruling of September 11, 2025 – Case No. I ZR 14/23 Payment methods are more than just the way ordered goods can
Trademark protection for stripe design of sports shoes
OLG Düsseldorf confirms trademark protection at the German Patent and Trademark Office – Case No. I-20 U 35/25 With its decision dated September 25, 2025
Influencer Tax Law: Tax investigations against influencers
Tax Obligations and Options in Influencer Marketing Income earned by influencers on the internet is no longer overlooked by tax authorities. Rather, influencers are recognized
Construction Cost Surcharge for Battery Storage
Introduction to Battery Storage Battery storage systems are now a central component of modern photovoltaic systems (PV systems) and play a crucial role in Germany’s
CJEU strengthens data protection in the professional context
Personal Data Also Protected in the Professional Context – ECJ C-710/23 With its ruling of April 3, 2025, the European Court of Justice strengthened data
DEGAG – insolvency proceedings opened
Investors have invested around 282 million euros in DEGAG profit participation rights Investors have invested around 282 million euros in profit participation rights of the
Contract law: Contracts must be honored even in times of crisis
Judgment of the Koblenz Regional Court, case no. 14 O 278/24 Contracts remain valid even in times of crisis. The Koblenz Regional Court made this
Account statement for commercial agents: Detailed claims and rights of the commercial agent
Introduction to the Account Statement The account statement is an indispensable tool for commercial agents to make the calculation of their commissions transparent and comprehensible.
Copyright not infringed by cheat software
Judgment of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) dated 31.07.2025 – Case No. I ZR 157/21 The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled on July
Limited judicial review of evidentiary evaluation in arbitration proceedings
Limited Judicial Review of Evidence Evaluation by Arbitral Tribunals The question of judicial reviewability of arbitral awards, particularly regarding the evaluation of evidence by the
Facebook bears responsibility for illegal content – ruling on Künast
Judgment of the Higher Regional Court Frankfurt am Main: Platform Liability for Illegal User Content The Higher Regional Court Frankfurt am Main issued a significant
Properly handling warning notices due to product images on eBay and Amazon
Warnings Related to Product Photos on Online Marketplaces: Challenges and Action Options for Businesses With the growing importance of e-commerce platforms such as eBay and
Out-of-court debt collection for claims against Polish entrepreneurs
Claims against Polish companies present specific challenges for German creditors, especially when it comes to extrajudicial enforcement in Poland. Differences in the economic and legal
Earn-out Clauses in M&A Transactions
Introduction to Earn-out Clauses Earn-out clauses are a central instrument within the framework of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and play a significant role, especially in
