The use of a software keylogger to record all keystrokes on an on-duty computer for covert surveillance and monitoring of the employee [...]
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The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible inter alia for copyright law, has referred questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union on the balancing [...]
Learn moreCustomer Reviews May Constitute Company Advertising
The publication of customer reviews on a company's website can be advertising that is covered by a cease-and-desist declaration subject to criminal penalties. This was decided by the 6th [...]
Learn moreAs a general rule, purely plant-based products may not be marketed under designations such as "milk", "cream", "butter", "cheese", or "yogurt".
The German company TofuTown produces and distributes vegetarian and vegan food products. In particular, it promotes and sells purely plant-based products under [...]
Learn moreNon-Compete Clauses Without Compensation Are Void
A post-contractual non-competition clause is void if the agreement, contrary to Section 110 GewO in conjunction with Section 74 (2) HGB, does not provide for a claim [...]
Learn moreSpringer Achieves Partial Success Against Internet Ad Blocker "Adblock Plus"
In the dispute over the admissibility of the Internet ad blocker "Adblock Plus", Axel Springer AG has won a partial victory against the Cologne-based provider [...].
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