Archiv für die Kategorie ‘German Business Law’

German Corporate Liability Act: Internal Investigations Are Worthwhile for Companies!

Jul 3, 20 • Compliance • No Comments • Bartosz Dzionsko

For a long time, there was silence about the “Law on Combating Corporate Crime” agreed in the German coalition agreement. The Federal Ministry of Justice has now presented a revised draft law under the new name “Law to Strengthen the Integrity […]
Cookie Permissions Must Be Actively Ticked in Germany

Jun 30, 20 • IT Law, Privacy Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova

Nowadays, many websites use cookies to track user behavior or to display customized advertising. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the benefits associated with these cookies must obtain the users’ consent. In the opinion of the German Federal Court of Justice […]
Short-time Work in Germany to Avoid Layoffs

Jun 30, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

The corona crisis has shown that external circumstances can lead to considerable productivity losses for companies. As the employment opportunities for employees in affected companies are temporarily lost, the German legislator has created the possibility of short-time work. What is short-time […]
In Germany Individually Legal Contractual Clauses Can Be Inadmissible in Combination

Jun 30, 20 • Commercial Law • No Comments • Thomas Schwab

Whoever wants to rent or lease business premises in Germany has to accept or draft general terms and conditions. But please note: Individual contract clauses, which were previously permissible on their own under the law on general terms and conditions, may […]
Companies May Issue Warnings of GDPR Violations in Germany

Jun 3, 20 • Privacy Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova

Since the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), there has been a debate on whether it is possible to issue warnings for GDPR violations under the Unfair Competition Act (UWG). The Stuttgart Higher Regional Court has now […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Digitize Your Business Now

May 27, 20 • IT Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova

We can control our stove via app, maintain our contacts around the globe with social networks and book our holidays with our smartphone – our private life is highly digitalized in many areas. In recent years, the world of work has […]
Intellectual Property: Lego Protects Building Sets Against Chinese Imitations

May 6, 20 • Intellectual Property Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova

At the end of January, the Danish toy manufacturer Lego achieved an important stage victory in its fight against unfair competitors. The Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court prohibited a Chinese company from selling toys heavily based on Lego sets. Lego bricks design […]
Coronavirus: Applications For Aid Money And Short-Time Working in Germany Can Lead to Penalties!

Apr 8, 20 • Commercial Criminal Law • No Comments • Bartosz Dzionsko

Many companies in Germany are experiencing economic hardship due to the corona crisis. The government has acted quickly and created emergency measures for those affected. The first of those have been paid out since March 30, 2020. But the promise to […]
Coronavirus: Legislative Changes to Simplify Staff Leasing in Germany During The Crisis

Apr 7, 20 • Employment Law • No Comments • Dr. Eric Uftring

The corona crisis is having a significant impact on the economy and the labor market. While some companies are having to impose short-time work on their workforce to avert greater damage to their business, there are other areas in which (urgently) […]
Coronavirus and Data Protection: What Do German Companies Have to Consider Regarding Employees, Customers and Home Office?

Apr 7, 20 • Privacy Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova

The pandemic is prompting German federal and state governments to take increasingly drastic measures in order to contain Covid-19. Many employers are wondering what kind of measures they themselves can take to prevent spreading within their own company. Which data are […]