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German sampling program tests meat, meat spread and melon
Vulnerable groups in Germany have been advised not to eat a type of raw meat spread after testing revealed the presence of pathogens. The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reported on results from the sampling of seasoned ground (minced) meat, fresh pork and beef, and cantaloupe melons. As part of monitoring...
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An unforgettable summer interning at CMS in Berlin, exploring Europe and gaining legal experience
Ich bin ein Berliner This past summer, I had the privilege of having my first legal experience be an international one, working for CMS in Berlin, Germany. For those unfamiliar with Berlin, it is a place where history, food, art, culture, and innovation come together to create a dynamic, surprisingly organic, way of life. When...
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Analysis of the CJEU Judgment Which Paves the Way for Competitor Civil Actions Regarding GDPR Violations
Entscheidung. Man darf sich fragen, warum Kündigungsbeschränkungen gerade im HV-Recht eine vergleichsweise hohe Bedeutung haben, obwohl eigentlich für andere Verträge nichts Abweichendes gelten dürfte. Auch das außerordentliche Kündigungsrecht nach § 314 BGB ist zwingend. Aber das HV-Recht ist im besonderen Maße von Schutzgedanken zu Gunsten des HV geprägt, wie die in Teil II dieses Beitrages (Heft 45) besprochene Entscheidung des EuGH vom 23.3.2023 – C-574/21129 zeigt. Zu berücksichtigen ist, dass Vorschusszahlungen, gerade wenn das Geschäft aufgebaut wird, nur vorteilhaft sind. Selbst § 87a Abs. 1 HGB sieht Vorschüsse – sogar zwingend – vor. Allerdings betreffen sie oft nur kurze Zeiträume und hohe Diskrepanzen zwischen diesem Vorschuss und der tatsächlich verdienten Provision treten nicht auf, weil sich der gesetzliche Vorschussanspruch an der Höhe der zu erwartenden Provision orientiert. Der BGH nennt als „Verdachtsmoment“ ausdrücklich die Längerfristigkeit der Vorschusszahlungen. Rückzahlungsklauseln schließen zudem oft den Fall der fristlosen Kündigung durch den HV aus, jedenfalls sofern sie auf einem schuldhaften Verhalten des Unternehmers beruht. Bei gänzlichem Ausschluss der Rückzahlungspflicht nach einer außerordentlichen Kündigung des HV wäre § 89a HGB nicht berührt. Letztlich wird auch der aufgelaufene Betrag den BGH zum Urteil geleitet haben. Wenn nun Unternehmer daraus die Folge herleiten, den Vertrag eher zu kündigen, wäre das vor dem Hintergrund des Schutzgedankens kontraproduktiv. Originally Published in Betriebs-Berater.
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Germany sees outbreaks decline, but cases increase
Germany has reported a decline in outbreaks for 2023, but more people were sick than in the previous year. In 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) received 190 reports of foodborne outbreaks that caused 2,248 illnesses, 283 hospitalizations, and 13 deaths. In 2022, 211...
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OLNS#12 – Advisory Boards in German Start-ups
In substantially all of the major world markets, we have dedicated technology lawyers who support young German technology companies on their growth trajectory through all stages. As one of the top tech law firms in the world, we are particularly committed to bringing the American and German entrepreneurship ecosystems closer together.
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Battery Storage: Accelerating Germany’s Transition to Renewable Energy
Germany is making progress in its transition to renewable energy: In the first half of 2024, 61.5% of electricity was generated from renewable sources, according to the Federal Statistical Office. In the same period of the previous year, the figure was 53.3%. This upward trend is likely to continue, especially since solar energy is expanding more rapidly thanks to accelerated approval processes. According to the Federal Network Agency, photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 7.6 gigawatts (GW) were commissioned in the first half of this year alone.
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Distinguished alumnus assists companies entering global markets
Reinhard von Hennigs, LLM ‘98, is a distinguished alumnus known for his impressive accomplishments in corporate and international law. He is a licensed attorney in both Germany and the United States (North Carolina), and he has also been admitted as a Foreign Law Consultant in Georgia. Reinhard is the chairman and founder of BridgehouseLaw, an...
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Breaking News from Germany! Hamburg District Court breaks new ground with judgment on the use of copyrighted material as AI training data
In an eagerly anticipated judgment dated 27 September 2024 (case number 310 O 227/23) the Hamburg District Court dismissed the complaint by photographer Robert Kneschke asserting claims for copyright infringement against non-profit Large-scale Artificial Intelligence Open Network (LAION) based on the use of his photograph in a data set for training AI image generators. Mr....
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Taking care of business — what matters when your employees travel to and from Germany
In this mini blog series we will provide an overview of the key aspects to consider when sending one of your employees to and from Germany. First, we will take a look at short term assignments (up to six months) from an inbound and outbound perspective for citizens of certain countries outside the EU. Inbound...
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Labor & Employment Team in Germany
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is expanding its German Labor & Employment Practice with the addition of lawyers from boutique law firm Hyazinth. Partner Thilo Ullrich will join the firm’s Berlin office Oct. 1 together with Counsel Katharina Lorenz, and Associate Nina Schäfer. Continue reading the full GT press release. Tags: Berlin, employer, employment, Germany, GT News,