Tag: Judgment

Introduction As a lawyer with a history in the gaming sector, I often come across cases involving blocked gaming accounts. These inquiries come both from ...

The VI. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice referred questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling ...

Introduction In a landmark decision, the Cologne Higher Regional Court has recalibrated the liability of service providers in the area of copyright law. The focus ...

Introduction Sunset clauses are a common instrument in influencer management contracts to regulate the duration and conditions of the collaboration. They offer a structured way ...

Introduction In a recent ruling, the Hamburg Regional Court made a decision that is causing a stir in the legal landscape. The court agreed with ...

There has been noticeable uncertainty in the coaching industry to date, particularly with regard to the applicability of the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG) to ...

In a landmark ruling of September 21, 2023 (case reference: 15 U 108/22), the Higher Regional Court (OLG) of Hamburg clarified that advertising with the ...

Introduction On June 15, 2023, the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued a significant decision in the context of copyright law under the case ...

The Wettbewerbszentrale wants to have the question of the breakdown of average star ratings clarified by the BGH. What is it all about? The OLG ...

Introduction In the digital era, having a presence on social media platforms has become essential for many influencers and businesses. A high follower count can ...

Introduction: Digital transformation has made online banking a popular and convenient way to manage finances. But as online transactions increase, so do the number of ...

Misleading product descriptions: New OLG rulings reveal pitfalls for online retailers Anyone who sells products in online stores naturally wants to describe and promote them ...

Introduction Geoblocking is a complex but highly relevant issue that affects not only online stores, but also a wide range of other players such as ...

It is well known that the use of symbols related to National Socialism is not only socially wrong, but also punishable in certain constellations. The ...

The German Federal Court of Justice has decided to refer questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union for clarification of the copyright ...

Introduction The digital world is an ever-changing playing field where influencers and streamers play an increasingly important role. In the process, legal issues that are ...

Introduction: In a landmark decision, the Hamburg Higher Regional Court has specified the requirements for YouTube's liability for copyright infringement. This blog post highlights the ...

The provisions of § 175 para. 1 sentence 1 in conjunction with. § Section 176 TKG (Section 113a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with Section ...

The Schleswig Higher Regional Court recently issued a landmark ruling on basic price information in online sales (Case No. 6 U 36/22). The ruling shows ...

Anyone who claims negative facts to the detriment of a company in an online rating portal must prove in case of doubt that these facts ...