COVID-19 – Rent reduction in response to lockdown The return to a state of lockdown has hit many businesses and entrepreneurs hard. Meanwhile, the courts are arriving at different conclusions…
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Transfer of shares from company to private hands not an acquisition
Transfer of shares from company to private hands not an acquisition If shares that were acquired prior to 2009 are transferred from company to private hands and later sold, the…
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Obligation to file for insolvency only suspended in cases of over-indebtedness, not illiquidity There has been a limited extension until December 31, 2020 to the suspension of the obligation to…
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Law aimed at promoting fair competition passed The Bundestag and Bundesrat – Germany“s lower and upper houses of parliament respectively – have passed a law designed to promote fair competition,…
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Business closure due to COVID-19 – Claims against insurer successful An insurer was forced to indemnify a Munich restaurant for its closure due to COVID-19. The owner“s claim was successful…
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COVID-19 – Provider of business closure insurance must pay out The Landgericht (LG) München – the Regional Court of Munich – recently delivered a judgment requiring an insurance company to…
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German patent law draft modernization act approved German patent law is set to become simpler and more modern. On October 28, 2020, Germany“s federal cabinet approved the second draft of…
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Taxable income from renting via Airbnb – Possibility of voluntary disclosure Rental income is subject to tax. Those renting out apartments via platforms such as Airbnb need to be mindful…
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Wirecard AG – Shareholders can register claims in insolvency proceedings Insolvency proceedings concerning Wirecard AG were opened on August 25, 2020 (Az.: 1542 IN 1308/20). Creditors had until October 26,…
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OLG Köln on standards for advertisements featuring „Testsieger“ Anyone promoting products or services using the accolade „Testsieger“ (test winner) must also provide a source reference for the test. Important information…
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FG Münster: No capital gains tax due on furniture and fittings from sale of real estate Furniture and fittings do not count towards capital gains from the sale of real…
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OLG Frankfurt on indication of origin for sparkling wine from Italy Sparkling wine whose second fermentation phase occurs in Spain can still be advertised as a product that comes from…
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OLG München: Golden color not protected as trademark acquired through use The golden color of a chocolate Easter bunny is not protected as a color mark. The Oberlandesgericht (OLG) München…
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Wirecard AG – Claims for damages against corporate bodies and auditors With Wirecard AG now insolvent, investors are potentially facing severe losses. Shareholders and investors in Wirecard bonds and derivatives…
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