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In the dispute over the use of the McDonald's advertising melody "Ich liebe es", the 21st Civil Chamber of the Munich I Regional Court dismissed the [...]
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A clause on cosmetic repairs in a residential lease agreement is invalid due to unreasonable disadvantage to the tenant if the clause [...]
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