The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that the prohibition of the merger between Axel Springer AG and the TV stations ProSieben/SAT1 is lawful [...].
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The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a clause in a residential lease is invalid due to unreasonable disadvantage to the tenant if the [...]
Learn moreThe proceeds from the sale of an internet domain are tax-free
The Cologne Fiscal Court has ruled that the proceeds from the sale of an Internet domain are not subject to income tax if the sale [...]
Learn moreClaim for rectification of defects during rental period not subject to limitation
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that a tenant's claim against the landlord for the removal of defects during the rental period [...]
Learn moreUptunes GmbH action dismissed for lack of standing
In the case of file-sharing cease-and-desist letters, it is often not the authors themselves who issue cease-and-desist letters, but alleged other rights holders. In particular, the companies DigiProtect Gesellschaft [...]
Learn moreReasons for termination of a residential tenancy without notice
The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has issued a decision on the justification requirements for termination without notice due to default of payment by a residential tenant in a case [...]
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