CJEU: Sampling permissible within narrow parameters
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-17 — /EPR Network/ — The courts have been grappling for years with the extent to which sampling pieces of music breaches copyright. [read full press release…]
Lawyers
BAG: Notice of collective dismissal and effective termination
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-16 — /EPR Network/ — In the case of mass dismissals, an employer is allowed to go ahead and sign termination notices before [read full press release…]
LG Düsseldorf – Commercial agent must be main occupation to be entitled to an indemnity
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-12 — /EPR Network/ — Commercial agents are entitled to an indemnity following termination of the contractual relationship. As a prerequisite, however, their [read full press release…]
Sale of real estate – No exclusion of liability if defects fraudulently concealed
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-12 — /EPR Network/ — A seller of real estate who fraudulently conceals defects cannot invoke a contractually agreed disclaimer of warranties. That [read full press release…]
BGH on contesting repayment of a shareholder loan in insolvency proceedings
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-11 — /EPR Network/ — Repayment of a shareholder loan can potentially be contested by the insolvency administrator even if the amount circuitously [read full press release…]
LG München – Personal liability of managing director for trademark infringements
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-11 — /EPR Network/ — If a GmbH commits a trademark infringement, its sole managing director may be held personally liable. That was [read full press release…]
BFH on exemption of family home from estate tax
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-09 — /EPR Network/ — An heir inheriting property from his or her parents has a period of six months in which to [read full press release…]
European Commission compliance guidelines for trade in dual-use items
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-04 — /EPR Network/ — The European Commission has published a recommendation for an internal compliance programme (ICP) for trade in dual-use items. [read full press release…]
BaFin maintains tight restrictions on CFD trading
COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-02 — /EPR Network/ — Germany”s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, better known by its abbreviation “BaFin”, recently determined that restrictions in Germany on [read full press release…]
New Research Highlights the Impact of Digital Economy and Technology Services to Lawyers
Albany, US, 2017-Dec-28 — /EPR Network/ —A new research report added to the comprehensive repository of Market Research Hub (MRH) offers information on the digital [read full press release…]
Bundeskartellamt commences proceedings against internet company
Köln, Germany, April 1, 2016 — /EPR NETWORK/ — On March 2, the Bundeskartellamt (Germany”s Federal Cartel Office) commenced proceedings against an internet giant. According to the [read full press release…]
Switzerland searching for account holders or their heirs
Köln, Germany, February 11, 2016 — /EPR NETWORK/ — Switzerland is searching for missing account holders or their heirs. With several million francs said to be [read full press release…]
BGH strengthens commercial agents” entitlement to payment of voluntary contributions
Köln, Germany, January 28, 2016 — /EPR NETWORK/ — The Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court of Justice) has strengthened the rights of commercial agents after their agency agreements [read full press release…]
OLG Hamm: Limits to interpretation of a will
Köln, Germany, January 19, 2016 — /EPR NETWORK/ — To ensure that the “final wishes” laid down in a will can actually be implemented, they ought to be [read full press release…]
