The First Civil Senate of the German Federal Court of Justice today ruled that the right to information under press law can also be asserted against stock corporations that [...]
Learn moreCan the Customer Base in an Online Shop be Restricted?
Numerous online store operators want to sell their products exclusively to entrepreneurs for a variety of reasons. Consequently, they want to exclude consumers. In the case law [...]
Learn moreNew Information Obligations for Online Retailers Since February 1, 2017
Since 01.02.2017, entrepreneurs have to fulfill further information obligations. Already since 09.01.2016, commercial online traders have to provide information in their online store and on [...]
Learn moreNo Liability for Interference with Password-Protected Wi-Fi Connection
The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible, among other things, for copyright law, has ruled in connection with the liability for copyright infringements [...]
Learn moreBooks May Only Be Digitized with the Copyright Holder's Authorization
In France, an "out-of-print book" is defined as a book published before January 1, 2001 that is no longer commercially [...]
Learn moreGEMA may not distribute royalties to publishers
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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