ECJ Emphasizes Right to Fair Compensation in Diesel Emissions Scandal
In the course of the legal proceedings surrounding the so-called emissions scandal, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has further strengthened the
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ECJ Emphasizes Right to Fair Compensation in Diesel Emissions Scandal
In the course of the legal proceedings surrounding the so-called emissions scandal, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has further strengthened the
Garden Market Expands Sunday Sales to Include Decorations and Christmas Tree Ornaments
Federal Court of Justice on the Interpretation of Sunday Store Opening: Garden Center Receives Expanded Range for Sunday Sales On December 6, 2024, the Federal
No VAT on Photovoltaic System Completed in 2023
VAT treatment of photovoltaic systems – Clarifications regarding completion between 2022 and 2023 The Munich Local Court had to deal with a case concerning the
Premature Reappointment of Board Members in Stock Corporations
Fundamental decision of the Federal Court of Justice: Early reappointment of board members in stock corporations The appointment and extension of board mandates in a
Collective Bargaining Capacity of the Diaconal Employer of Lower Saxony Remains Unclear
Ongoing uncertainties regarding the capacity to negotiate collective agreements of the Employers’ Association Diakonischer Dienstgeberverband Niedersachsen e. V. The question of the capacity to negotiate
Liability of a Former Bank Executive for Risky Business Decisions
Judicial Liability of a Bank Board Member for Speculative Business Activities By judgment of August 8, 2025 (Case No. 43 O 18215/19), the Regional Court
No Compensation Possible Solely Due to GDPR Violation
ECJ confirms: GDPR violation does not automatically trigger a claim for non-material damages In its decision of June 14, 2024 (Case No.: C-300/21), the European
Federal Court Decision on Retirement Planning with Private Pension Insurance
Spousal retirement maintenance and the admissibility of the investment form – Decision of the BGH The question of how spousal retirement maintenance is to be
Ignorance of the Managing Director in Insolvency Examination Does Not Count as an Excuse
The insolvency law liability of the managing director – Federal Supreme Court (BGH) case law on assessment of insolvency status The decision of the Federal
Depreciation of the Agent Rights for Commercial Agents on a Case-by-Case Basis
Depreciation of a Commercial Agent’s Representative Right: Individual Circumstances in Focus for Tax Treatment The tax treatment of assets that do not fall under the
Sellers Must Inform About Lead Pipes in Drinking Water Supply Lines
Seller’s Duty to Disclose Lead Pipes in Real Estate Transactions: Consequences and Background When purchasing real estate, the condition of utility installations is of central
Offering a Championship Bonus Can Be Informal
The Freedom of Form in Announcing a Championship Bonus from a Legal Perspective In May 2009, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) addressed the
Non-attachability of the Corona special payment explained according to BAG ruling
Starting point: COVID-19 special payments and their personal relevance In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous financial support measures for employees were introduced. These
BaFin Directive on DNS Block Against Internet Service Providers Overturned
In a widely noted decision, the Administrative Court of Frankfurt am Main addressed the legality of an order issued by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority
Missing ECJ Referral and Impact on the Right to a Statutory Judge
Obligation to refer to the ECJ and the right to the lawful judge – Current developments by the Constitutional Court of Rhineland-Palatinate The decision of
CJEU Rejects Trademark Protection for the Rubik’s Cube
Recent decision of the General Court of the European Union – Trademark protection for the shape of the Rubik’s Cube denied On July 10, 2024
Year of Separation During Imprisonment: Recognition of Intent to Separate
Year of Separation and Imprisonment: Key Aspects of Recognized Separation in Family Law Family law sets out specific requirements under which the so-called year of
ECJ: Protection of Artworks Mandatory in EU Member States
ECJ Ruling on Protection of Art in the EU: Mandatory Measures for Member States On October 29, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) handed
CJEU rules: Cheating software does not infringe copyrights
Cheat Software and Copyright: Recent CJEU Case Law and Its Significance for Practice In its decision of October 17, 2024 (Case No. C-159/23), the Court
Federal Court of Justice Clarifies Role of Condition Grades When Buying Classic Cars
Significance of Condition Ratings in Classic Car Purchase Agreements – New Guidelines from the Federal Court of Justice The acquisition of classic cars continues to
