The facts of the case The operator of an internationally oriented Internet platform on which literary works are published free of charge is liable for copyright infringements in Germany, [...]
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The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible inter alia for claims under the Unfair Competition Act, ruled on April 25, 2019 [...]
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If an injured party is threatened to publish "nude pictures" sent by her to the perpetrator on Facebook or to print them out and [...]
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The fundamental right to respect for family life under Article 6 (1) of the Basic Law precludes a civil procedural obligation on the part of the owners of an Internet connection [...].
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Video surveillance in a dental practice that can be entered without hindrance is subject to strict requirements for necessity under data protection law. This has been decided by the [...]
Learn moreRight of Withdrawal Also Applies to Mattresses in Online Purchases
The consumer's right of withdrawal in the case of an online purchase applies to a mattress whose protective film has been removed after delivery.
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