The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has issued two decisions on the question of whether the landlord is entitled to increase advance payments for operating costs even if [...]
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In 1993, the plaintiff, together with his brother, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of the actor Walter Sedlmayr [...].
Learn moreEuropean Textile Labelling Regulation in force as of 08.05.2012
The European Textile Labelling Regulation No. 1007/2011 of the European Parliament and Council of 27.09.2011 on textile fiber names and related labeling [...]
Learn moreLiability of a bank customer for damages in online banking
The XI Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible for banking and stock exchange law, has ruled on the conditions under which a bank customer can [...]
Learn moreGEMA vs. YouTube - YouTube's copyright obligations
The operator of a video portal such as "YouTube" is liable for copyright infringements by videos uploaded by users only if he was aware [...]
Learn moreBGH is to make a decision on inspection obligations in the case of file sharing
The judgment of the Higher Regional Court violates the appellant's right to the lawful judge under Article 101 (1) sentence [...]
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