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In October 2011, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted the Consumer Rights Directive [...]
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If, in addition to the determination of daily receipts by means of end-of-day total receipts as permitted by case law, a pharmacist voluntarily keeps a [...]
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The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court has ruled that the pop singer performing under the stage name Michael Wendler (civil name: Michael Norberg) may use the designation "Der [...]
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