The III. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled today that the owner of a DSL connection may terminate the contract with his telecommunications company prior [...]
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The defendant, former director of the district court Eisenhüttenstadt, wrote four books after his retirement. In the first three books he presented [...]
Learn moreRight of retention due to defects in the dwelling
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that the tenant is entitled to claim damages for a defect in the apartment of which the landlord is not aware [...]
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What happens to your personal data when you take a flight, open a bank account, or share photos online? How and [...]
Learn moreValue replacement obligation in the event of revocation of a distance contract
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has issued a ruling on a consumer's obligation to pay compensation for lost value in the event of the cancellation of a distance selling contract. In august 2008, the [...]
Learn moreFilm clips of amateur football matches on the internet
The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), which is responsible for competition law, among other things, has ruled that a soccer association must accept [...]
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