The organization of poker tournaments in which only non-cash prizes of low value (in this case: worth no more than €60.00) as prizes [...]
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The Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht, BAG) has ruled that a trade union responsible for collective bargaining may contact employees via their company e-mail addresses with advertising and information [...]
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The German government intends to further strengthen consumer protection. Consumer protection for credit agreements is therefore to be improved. The revocation and [...]
Learn moreAuction of items on the internet decided
In the future, it will be easier to auction off items seized by the bailiff in execution proceedings on the Internet. The [...]
Learn moreWarning notice without original power of attorney - no reimbursement of warning costs
It is disputed in the literature and case law whether a warning is only effective if the warning is accompanied by a power of attorney [...]
Learn more2009 is the European Year of Creativity and Innovation
The European Union (EU) has declared 2009 the European Year of Creativity and Innovation. This is intended to highlight the importance [...]
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