We want and need to draw your attention to a current development, as the changed legal situation requires your action: On May 11 [...]
Learn moreIncreased Consumer Protection Against Number Misuse Through New TKG
On September 1, 2007, the new consumer-protection rules of the Telecommunications Act (TKG) for the prevention and prosecution of telephone number misuse came into force [...]
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A termination for reasons of conduct is socially justified pursuant to Section 1 (2) of the German Unfair Dismissals Act (KSchG) if the employee fails to fulfill his or her contractual [...] obligations.
Learn moreA purchase is a purchase! No Right of Withdrawal for Ticket Purchases
Anyone who orders tickets for an event by phone or email must also pay for them; there is no right of cancellation. The local court [...]
Learn moreImprint IX – Two Clicks Are Not Too Many Author: Attorney Daniel Dingeldey
In a ruling dated September 11, 2003 (Ref.: 29 U 2681/03), the Munich Higher Regional Court (OLG) stated that a web imprint, which is [...]
Learn moreReview of company details required due to legislative changes
On April 1, 2003, the transitional period for the application of Section 19 of the German Commercial Code ended, the wording of which is reproduced at the end. With regard [...]
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