A new BGH ruling confirms the risks of bogus self-employment - be prepared In recent years, I have repeatedly pointed out the risks that pseudo-self-employment.

Introduction The landscape of German law is constantly in flux, characterized by ongoing adjustments and clarifications. A central role in this dynamic development is played.

Introduction In my daily work as a technology and media law attorney, I come into contact with various forms of artificial intelligence time and again..

Note on the long withdrawal period: In the absence of information, it can be up to 1 year and 14 days! Continued education and understanding.

Core of the judgment In a remarkable ruling, with the file number 17 O 125/23, the Regional Court of Cologne made important clarifications regarding unfair.

LinkedIn InMail - A great tool for business communication As someone who is regularly on LinkedIn, I know how valuable the InMail tool can be..

Introduction In the era of digital advancement, data scraping is a widespread practice that raises privacy concerns. But what exactly is data scraping? Data scraping,.

Facts: The plaintiff works for or is involved in various companies offering financial services in a responsible position. The plaintiff was his partner and authorized.

Meta Ireland violates the GDPR: What the ruling of the Data Protection Commission means The recently concluded investigation by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).

Important changes in consumer law: ECJ ruling on the right of withdrawal Reminder to all: last Saturday I published a significant article (link: here) that.

The ECJ ruling on consumer revocation: What it means The ruling of the European Court of Justice in case C-97/22 delivers a significant message for.

What was it about? In the world of competition law, the cease and desist letter is a key tool for preventing repeat infringements. It serves.

Introduction to crowdinvestment for startups Crowdinvestment is an intriguing way for startups to raise capital without relying on traditional funding methods like banks and venture.

Introduction to NFTs and Digital Assets Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are an emerging area of digital assets based on blockchain technology. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are fungible.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has fundamentally changed the way companies handle personal data. It has set new standards for transparency, accountability and individual.

If a friend invests money of a friend with the friend's consent in different cryptocurrencies and exchange losses occur during conversions between the currencies (Ethereum/Bitcoin),.

I'm excited to introduce you to a new feature on my blog that aims to make your interaction while reading articles even more enjoyable. To.

Introduction: Contracts - the foundation of the business world In my years of practice as a contract specialist, I have noticed that both established business.

In its ruling of May 9, 2023, the XI Civil Senate of the German Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible, among other things, for.

What is the "Blue Pencil Test"? In my daily work as an IT lawyer, it is not uncommon for me to encounter complex contracts and.

AI in software and game development: potential and pitfalls The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in software and game development offers enormous potential. Automation and.

Lean and Flexible: The Foundation of My Modern Law Firm At a time when the pace of our world is continuously accelerating, I have made.

Introduction: An expected verdict and its effects The Cologne Regional Court has sent a signal with a ruling that was expected by many data protection.

Five reasons against rash, high investments As a lawyer and consultant, I would first like to point out to young startups the potential risks associated.

As announced yesterday, I have now implemented the first phase of the so-called content awareness for the bot. The bot is now already specialized in.

AI and contract generators - the future of T&C creation? In today's digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) and automated processes are increasingly present. In the.

Update to ChatGPT-4 and advanced programming As attorney Marian Härtel, I am pleased to inform you that I have successfully upgraded ITmedialaw.com's legal questions bot.

Dear Readers, the wait is over! After a relaxing sabbatical I am now back and ready to dive back into the world of itmedialaw.com full.

Every startup needs financial support to grow and implement its ideas. There are several ways to fund startups, from seed funding to venture capital. In.

What is it all about? The ECJ has made an exciting ruling on the topic of VAT treatment of influencers on TikTok, which is something.

The final draft of MICAR (Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation) is now available and marks a significant step in the regulation of crypto asset markets..

In this blog post, I venture a thought experiment and gather opinions to find out whether the use of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT).

The VI. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible for claims under the EU General Data Protection Regulation, among other things..

Support for startups in Germany in valuation for seed investors In this short introductory post, I would like to present basic steps that can help.

A significant milestone: 1000 articles I am pleased to announce that this blog now has a whopping 1000 articles on various topics related to IT.

The concept of art and its legal definition The concept of art is a multifaceted and often controversial topic. Art can take many different forms.

If the employer terminates the employment relationship without notice because it believes that it cannot reasonably be expected to continue the employment relationship, but at.

Introduction: Sample contracts are especially beneficial for small businesses and sole proprietors who cannot afford expensive legal advice. The use of model contracts can enable.

The Conference of Independent Federal and State Data Protection Authorities (DSK) recently issued a decision regarding so-called pure subscription models on websites. This involves the.

The Münster Higher Administrative Court recently ruled in an urgent decision that the obligation to provide a counter-appeal procedure provided for in Section 3 b.