Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP (JD Supra Germany)
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Trade Off Between Privacy and Convenience: Germany’s New Digital Mail Service
In a country renowned for protecting the privacy of its citizens, Germany has undertaken a pilot program that does just the opposite. In a trade off between privacy and convenience, German residents can now enroll in a digital service where their mail is emailed to them anywhere in the world.
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Class Action Alleges Antitrust Conspiracy Among “Circle of Five” German Automakers
On July 28, 2017, a group of plaintiffs filed a putative class action in the Northern District of California against BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Daimler, and Mercedes-Benz, as well as auto-parts manufacturer Robert Bosch.