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ECJ Strengthens Copyright Protection – Judgment of October 24, 2024 – C-227/23   The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has reinforced copyright protection for works

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Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act Took Effect on January 1, 2025   On January 1, 2025, the Fourth Bureaucracy Reduction Act (BEG IV) came into force,

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Degag Group Suspends Interest and Repayment to Investors The Degag real estate group has raised approximately €275 million from investors through profit participation rights. Now,

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Judgment of the Federal Fiscal Court on July 31, 2024 – Case No. II R 13/22   When it comes to inheritance tax, utilizing tax

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Proper Invitation to Shareholders’ Meeting is Essential – BGH II ZR 10/23   A recent decision by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) underscores that

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Options for Corporate Restructuring   The number of corporate insolvencies in Germany rose sharply in 2024. Experts predict that the situation will not ease in

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Moderate Increase in Child Support   On January 1, 2025, the Düsseldorf Table 2025 will come into effect. While the maintenance entitlements for minor children

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EU Tightens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing   The European Union continues to fight money laundering with the establishment of a new instrument.

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Ruling of the LG Frankenthal on Testamentary Capacity in Cases of Dementia – Ref. 8 O 97/24   Life expectancy is increasing. However, this development

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Sparkasse Loses Claim for Compensation After OLG Stuttgart Ruling   Due to insufficient clarification about the calculation of prepayment penalties for the early repayment of

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Employers’ Duty to Inform and Assist   At the end of the year, employees often wonder what will happen to their remaining vacation days if

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Losses can be fully offset against profits   As the year comes to a close, there is good news for investors: Losses from futures transactions

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ECJ on Geographical Indication of Origin – Case No. C-399/22   Consumers must not be misled regarding the geographical origin of a product. Consequently, melons

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Voluntary Disclosure of Tax Evasion Can Protect Against Severe Penalties   Tax evasion is consistently penalized. Anyone who fails to report taxable income to the

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Decision of the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Zweibrücken, October 1, 2024 – Case No.: 4 U 74/24   An ongoing arbitration proceeding does not preclude

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Application for Nullity of a 3D Trademark Rejected – Case No. T-298/22   The shape of the figures of a well-known toy manufacturer remains protected

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Equalization of Gains in Real Estate   When a marriage ends in divorce, the financial implications must be addressed, alongside the emotional burden. This includes

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Insolvency Proceedings Opened for d.i.i. 14 and dii. Wohnimmobilien Deutschland 2 Funds The insolvency of d.i.i. Deutsche Invest Immobilien AG, based in Wiesbaden, has now

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Decision of the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court on September 10, 2024, Case No. 6 UF 144/24   Even after a divorce, parents share custody of

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Ruling by the CJEU on October 17, 2024 – C-159/23   Cheat software does not necessarily violate copyright. This was decided by the Court of

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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

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Decision of the Dresden Higher Regional Court (OLG) of February 27, 2024 – Ref. 5 U 2077/23   In commercial lease agreements, it is essential

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LG Darmstadt Ruling on Attendance Requirements   Significant decisions are made in the shareholders’ meeting. Therefore, it is essential that the company’s articles of association

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BFH Ruling of November 9, 2023 – Ref.: IV R 9/21 Earn-out clauses are common in M&A transactions, allowing both buyers and sellers to benefit

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No Freedom of Panorama for Aerial Drone Photography – German Federal Court (BGH) Ruling I ZR 67/23   Drones are widely used in various applications,

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Compensation Claims for Investors   7×7 Sachwerte GmbH & Co. KG has filed for insolvency. As announced on the 7×7 Group’s website, the company filed

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Joint Will Invalid When One Spouse Lacks Testamentary Capacity   Spouses often create a joint will, naming each other as sole heirs to safeguard against

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Decision by the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe on Habitual Residence in International Inheritance Law – Case No.: 14 W 50/24 Wx   The habitual

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Account Holder Receives €42,000 Back – Ruling of the Karlsruhe Regional Court, Case No.: 2 O 312/22   Fraud damages in online banking have been

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Investors’ Money at Risk After Insolvency   What had been anticipated is now a reality: the 7×7 Group of Companies is insolvent and will file

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Ruling of the Munich Higher Regional Court on July 31, 2024, Case No.: 7 U 351/23 e   The forwarding of company-related emails to a

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Judgments of the Higher Labor Court of Baden-Württemberg – Case Nos.: 4 Sa 26/23 and 2 Sa 14/24   Equal pay, meaning the same compensation

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