The separation year does not automatically begin with moving out
Decision of the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe dated February 3, 2025 – Ref. 16 UF 165/24 Before a marriage can be divorced, the couple
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The separation year does not automatically begin with moving out
Decision of the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe dated February 3, 2025 – Ref. 16 UF 165/24 Before a marriage can be divorced, the couple
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
Reform of European Design Act Law
New Regulations of the Design Act Entered into Force on July 1, 2025 As of July 1, 2025, the comprehensive reform of European design law
Court prohibits advertising claims about “Hohes C Immun Water” health
Decision of the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Koblenz regarding advertising for “Hohes C Immun Water” The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Koblenz, by judgment dated August
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
Background of the proceedings The focus of the proceedings before the Federal Court of Justice was the question of whether a district is permitted to
New Year’s Eve celebration at Wiesbaden Kurhaus now possible with external catering
New Year’s Eve event at Kurhaus Wiesbaden: City may delegate execution to a third party The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main clarified by
BGH asks CJEU for clarification on copyright regarding sampling and pastiche
Background of the Legal Dispute over Music Sampling The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has recently once again addressed the issue of copyright protection for
Connection owner is liable for copyright infringement despite lacking information
Responsibility of the Connection Owner for Copyright Infringements by Third Parties The attribution of copyright infringements via an internet connection is regularly the subject of
Cancellation at Sky Deutschland: Design of the Button is Unlawful
Decision of the Munich I Regional Court on the Design of Cancellation Buttons The Munich I Regional Court, by judgment dated 09.11.2023 (Case No. 12
Understanding cease-and-desist risks for Instagram audio tracks for companies
Increase in cease-and-desist warnings related to Instagram audio tracks Using pieces of music as audio backgrounds in your own Instagram posts has become a common
Opportunities and Options of Self-Administration in Insolvency Proceedings
Self-Administration as a Strategic Option in Insolvency Proceedings Self-administration is a special form of insolvency procedure in which the debtor remains able to manage the
Continuation of the Maintenance Obligation of the Heritable Building Right Holder In the context of the ongoing use of properties under heritable building right relationships,
File inspection in cramped basement room made more difficult during the Corona pandemic
Challenges of Accessing Files under Pandemic Conditions The guarantee of access to files is a central procedural right to which all parties to proceedings are
Regional Court Düsseldorf decides: No liability for former trade fair managing directors for losses
No liability of former managing directors for losses of Messe Düsseldorf – Decision of the Regional Court Düsseldorf By its decision of May 27, 2005,
Entitlement of a minor child to an unlimited maintenance order
Entitlement of Minor Children to an Unlimited Maintenance Order According to a recent decision by the Higher Regional Court of Bamberg (Case No.: 2 UF
Challenging the acceptance of inheritance possible in case of mistake regarding estate debts
The acceptance of an inheritance is in principle binding, but may be challenged retrospectively under certain circumstances. In a decision dated 1 April 2025 in
Supervisory Authority Examines Schufa Due to Deficient Score Disclosure
Decision of the Administrative Court of Wiesbaden on Supervisory Action Against Schufa The administrative courts have repeatedly dealt with the extent of disclosure obligations of
