The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible among other things for copyright law, has overturned a judgment of the Hamburg Higher Regional Court [...]
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Pursuant to Section 22 KUG, images of employees may only be published with their consent. This must be given in writing. A publication without [...]
Learn moreHotel rating portal has no duty to check ratings "in advance
The I. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH), which is responsible for competition law, among other things, has ruled that the operator of a hotel rating portal cannot be held liable for [...]
Learn moreElektroG - Law amending the ElektroG passed
At the suggestion of Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks, on March 11, 2015, the Federal Cabinet adopted new regulations on the take-back of electrical and [...]
Learn moreFootball club can terminate season ticket subscription at any time with due notice
The plaintiff has been a member of a large Munich soccer club since July 1, 1994, and since then has also held a season ticket for home games of the club. [...]
Learn moreConfirmation e-mail can be impermissible advertising
The Berlin Pankow/Weißensee Local Court (ruling of 16.12.2004, file number 101C 1005/14) has ruled that an e-mail requesting the opening of a [...]
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