Advertising for Disinfectants with Reference to Skin-Friendliness Prohibited
Judicial assessment of advertising claims for disinfectants – The criterion of ‘skin-friendliness’ According to a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH, Case No.
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Advertising for Disinfectants with Reference to Skin-Friendliness Prohibited
Judicial assessment of advertising claims for disinfectants – The criterion of ‘skin-friendliness’ According to a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH, Case No.
No Entitlement to Advance Payment of Transport Costs for Free Collection
Buyer’s claim for advance payment of transport costs – Federal Court of Justice clarifies rights and obligations regarding subsequent performance The recent decision of the
Start-ups and Copyrights: Review Before Awarding Contracts
The importance of copyright review for entrepreneurs when outsourcing creative services The protection of intellectual property plays a central role in today’s digitized business world.
Claim for Damages in Used Car Purchases in the Emissions Scandal
Ruling of the Schleswig-Holstein Higher Regional Court on Claims for Damages in the Diesel Emissions Scandal With its judgment of 26.11.2019 (ref.: 17 U 44/19),
Russian Arbitral Award Against Eckes-Granini Not Recognized in Germany
Enforcement of Russian Arbitration Awards in Germany: Decision of the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Koblenz on Eckes-Granini In spring 2022, the Higher Regional Court (OLG)
Access Rules for Stock Traders Working Remotely on the Trading System
Access to stock exchange systems from the home office requires explicit authorization Digitalization in the financial sector now enables many tasks to be carried out
European Elections: ZDF Not Obliged to Broadcast NPD Election Commercial
Federal Constitutional Court on the admissibility of broadcasting election advertising: No obligation for ZDF to air an NPD spot during the 2019 European elections Case
Understanding the Discounting of Company Pension Claims in the Event of Insolvency
Discounting of Company Pension Claims in Employer Insolvency: New Developments and Practical Implications Securing occupational pension schemes is a key element of supplementary retirement provision
Gift Giving in Nursing Home: No Claim for Recovery by Resident
Gifts and Social Welfare Law – Case-by-Case Decision of the Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia Dealing with gifts made by residents of care facilities
Effectively utilize structuring options Anyone wishing to transfer assets to relatives during their lifetime should take gift tax into account. To reduce the tax
Foreign registered address is not sufficient for termination of household for spouses
Significance of a Foreign Registration Address – No Automatic Termination of a Married Couple’s Joint Household in Germany In the context of family and tax
Laptop Lost: Parcel Service Liable for Incorrect Delivery of Flour
Liability of the parcel service provider for the loss of valuables – Decision of the Munich District Court The secure transport of goods by parcel
Shareholder-Managing Director of a GmbH and Statutory Accident Insurance
Statutory accident insurance coverage also for employee-like shareholder-managing directors of a GmbH With its decision dated 30.06.2008 (Ref.: S 4 U 4767/06), the Social Court
No Right to Refund in the Event of Tour Operator Insolvency
Legal classification: No repayment in the event of the tour operator’s insolvency The insolvency of a tour operator presents a significant challenge for affected travelers,
Legal options for taxpayers A tax audit or external audit is not only time-consuming for companies and self-employed individuals. If there are unclear or
Liability of the Managing Director for Tax Debts
Decision of the Administrative Court of Baden-Württemberg – Ref. 2 S 1297/24 One advantage of the GmbH is limited liability. However, this may be
Federal Patent Court on the Cancellation of a Color Trademark
Lack of distinctiveness: Color mark must be deleted In its decision of March 11, 2025, the Federal Patent Court confirmed the deletion of the shapeless
ProReal Germany 7 – Repayment Outstanding
Default on repayment and interest payment Investors in the ProReal Deutschland 7 bond must once again brace themselves for bad news, as the repayment of
200 Euro Compensation Awarded for Data Scraping on Facebook
Data scraping on Facebook: OLG Frankfurt awards 200 euros for non-material damages In its judgment of April 24, 2024 (Ref. 6 U 79/23), the Higher
Labor Law Decision on Protection Against Dismissal and Severance Pay
Current proceedings before the Federal Labour Court: 4 AZR 267/24 Proceedings are currently pending before the Federal Labour Court under the case number 4 AZR
