BaFin determines that compensation is payable to depositors of insolvent Greensill Bank As was to be expected, the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufischt (BaFin) – Germany“s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority – has…
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LG Berlin overturns fine for GDPR violation
LG Berlin overturns fine for GDPR violation In a remarkable ruling from February 18, 2021, the Landgericht (LG) Berlin – the Regional Court of Berlin – declared a million-euro fine…
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FG Düsseldorf: A foreclosure sale is a private sales transaction Unlike in the case of eminent domain, the foreclosure of a property may constitute a private sales transaction. That was…
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Exchange of financial information with Turkey delayed – Submit a voluntary declaration now As part of efforts to combat cross-border tax evasion, it appears that Turkey has yet to provide…
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BGH: No guidance on right of withdrawal means realtor not entitled to commission According to a ruling of the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) – Germany“s Federal Supreme Court – property buyers can…
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OLG Dresden – Commercial rent reduction a legitimate response to COVID-19 A retailer is allowed to lower the net rent (exclusive of heating, lighting and other service costs) by 50…
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Bundeskartellamt imposes million-euro fines in response to illegal arrangements The Bundeskartellamt – Germany“s Federal Cartel Office – has imposed fines totaling approx. 175 million euros on five aluminum forging companies…
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Distributing FFP2 masks free of charge in breach of competition law Groups deemed to be at risk can redeem vouchers for FFP2 masks. Pharmacies that waive the two-euro personal contribution…
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BGH: D&O insurer liable for payments made after the onset of insolvency The insurer behind a D&O policy is liable for payments made after the onset of insolvency. That was…
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BFH: Obtaining an expert opinion on purchase price allocation of land In the event of a dispute between a taxpayer and the tax authorities regarding the allocation of the fair…
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OLG Hamm on reporting illegality in e-commerce A company is not in breach of competition law if it reports illegality by a competitor on an online e-commerce platform and the…
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LG München: No risk of confusing advertisements featuring maritime themes The Landgericht (LG) München – Regional Court of Munich – has ruled that consumers were not being misled by two…
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FG Düsseldorf: Demolition of inherited family home may retrospectively give rise to estate tax The demolition of your parent“s home post-inheritance may lead to a retrospective loss of tax-exempt status.…
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