news and press Page 1 of 13. 1 2 3 .... 13 Next 12. Apr BaFin determines that compensation is payable to depositors of insolvent Greensill Bank As was to be expected, the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufischt (BaFin) – Germany’s... Read more 08. Apr LG Berlin overturns fine for GDPR violation In a remarkable ruling from February 18, 2021, the Landgericht (LG) Berlin – the Regional Court of... Read more 06. Apr COVID-19: Provider of business closure insurance to pay out around 760,000 euros for closed bars In a ruling from February 19, 2021, the Landgericht (LG) Düsseldorf – the Regional Court of... Read more 11. Mar FG Düsseldorf: A foreclosure sale is a private sales transaction Unlike in the case of eminent domain, the foreclosure of a property may constitute a private sales... Read more 09. Mar Exchange of financial information with Turkey delayed – Submit a voluntary declaration now As part of efforts to combat cross-border tax evasion, it appears that Turkey has yet to provide... Read more 08. Mar BGH: No guidance on right of withdrawal means realtor not entitled to commission According to a ruling of the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) – Germany’s Federal Supreme Court – property... Read more 04. Mar OLG Dresden – Commercial rent reduction a legitimate response to COVID-19 A retailer is allowed to lower the net rent (exclusive of heating, lighting and other service costs)... Read more 26. Feb Bundeskartellamt imposes million-euro fines in response to illegal arrangements The Bundeskartellamt – Germany’s Federal Cartel Office – has imposed fines totaling approx. 175... Read more 23. Feb Distributing FFP2 masks free of charge in breach of competition law Groups deemed to be at risk can redeem vouchers for FFP2 masks. Pharmacies that waive the two-euro... Read more 16. Feb BGH: D&O insurer liable for payments made after the onset of insolvency The insurer behind a D&O policy is liable for payments made after the onset of insolvency. That was... Read more Page 1 of 13. 1 2 3 .... 13 Next
