Commercial Agents and Non-Compete Clauses

Agreement on Non-Compete Clauses in Commercial Agent Contracts   A frequent point of contention between companies and commercial agents concerns whether a commercial agent is bound by a non-compete clause. This aspect is not explicitly regulated by law. In practice, however, it is assumed that such a non-compete clause exists unless otherwise agreed in the […]

Fraud in Online Banking – Bank’s Burden of Proof

BGH Strengthens the Rights of Bank Customers – Case No.: XI ZR 107/22 It’s a shocking experience when criminals hack into online banking and make unauthorized withdrawals from an account. However, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has strengthened the rights of affected bank customers with its ruling on March 5, 2024 (Case No.: XI […]

Warning Letter Must Be Specific

Judgment of the Düsseldorf Labor Court on the Effectiveness of a Warning Letter In labor law, the warning letter is an important instrument to remind the employee of their contractual duties. Additionally, it can often be a prerequisite for termination. For a warning letter to be effective, it must meet certain conditions. This includes, among […]