LG Düsseldorf and SEPA
In a recent ruling, the Düsseldorf Regional Court decided that even the impression that a company rejects foreign SEPA accounts ...
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When is the contract concluded in the online store or with SaaS services
The time of the conclusion of the contract in online stores and for SaaS services is for providers of largehe ...
E-invoices from 2025: Are you prepared as a business owner?
E-invoices from 2025: Are you prepared as a business owner? Digitization is advancing in all areas, including invoicing. From 2025, ...
EU directive on the right to repair
On April 23, 2024, the EU Parliament adopted a groundbreaking directive to strengthen the right to repair in the European ...
Transparency in the use of AI: do users need to be informed?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our everyday lives. More and more companies are using AI systems ...
McDonalds loses EU brand Big Mac
The EGC found that McDonald's had not demonstrated genuine use for certain goods and services for an uninterrupted period of ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act: Council gives final green light to first global rules for AI
The European Council has adopted the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive set of regulations for artificial intelligence (AI). This ...
Digital signatures: legal basis and technical possibilities
Introduction: The importance of digital signatures in the modern business world Digital signatures have gained enormously in importance in recent ...
Dark patterns in game design – legally permissible?
Introduction In my many years as a lawyer, I have drawn up numerous publishing agreements and advise mobile game developers, ...
BGH decides on the scope of the claim for removal under competition law)
The First Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible for competition law among other things, has ...
BGH strengthens the rights of players in foreign online sports betting
BGH strengthens the rights of players in foreign online sports betting In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Justice ...
Small game, big rules – A victory for principle in VAT law
The joys of detailed work: small amount in dispute, big commitment Sometimes it's the little things that fascinate and challenge ...
Draft bill on the FinmadiG
The Financial Market Digitization Act (FinmadiG) marks a turning point in the regulation of digital financial markets in Germany. It ...
The limits of German jurisdiction in B2B claims against US social media services
In an exciting ruling, the Regional Court of Lübeck decided that German courts do not have jurisdiction over contractual disputes ...
What’s new in 2024?
In 2024, numerous legislative changes will come into force in Germany that are important for both companies and consumers. Here ...
Electronic invoicing from 2025: What companies need to know
From 2025, electronic invoicing will be mandatory in the B2B sector in Germany. This change, embedded in the Growth Opportunities ...
ECJ rulings strengthen data protection: important clarifications on liability and compensation for damages
The recent decisions of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the cases Natsionalna agentsia za prihotide (C-340/21) and Gemeinde ...
Epic Games’ victory in the antitrust dispute against Google Play Store: a turning point for the app economy?
Oh wow: Epic Games, the developer behind the world-famous game Fortnite, has scored a remarkable victory in an unprecedented antitrust ...
EU adopts Data Act: What do you need to know?
The European Union has taken a significant step towards a progressive data economy by adopting the Data Act. This act ...
Is the NetzDG permissible? ECJ with an exciting decision
The ECJ has made an exciting decision that could also be relevant for the NetzDG, which applies to Instagram or ...