In an appeal heard on november 14, 2016, the Berlin Appellate Court strengthened the rights of musicians/artists: Accordingly, GEMA is entitled to [...]
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An online shop operator may offer payment methods which incur additional costs when used. However, the permissibility of such payment methods subject to charges is subject to § [...].
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The Bonn Regional Court has ruled that the late or non-disclosure of annual financial statements can be subject to a warning by competitors. According to § [...]
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The XI Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice has ruled that a pre-formulated provision for a "loan fee" in the amount of 2 percent of the [...]
Learn moreCreators of homepages and online shops are liable for all errors
Creators of homepages and online stores like to provide their clients with complete online stores and websites. Therefore, the contracts include the [...]
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A user's dynamic Internet Protocol address constitutes personal data for the website operator if it has legal means [...]
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