LAG Düsseldorf: Short-time workers on zero hours do not accumulate vacation leave Short-time working – Kurzarbeit in German – refers to a government scheme that allows businesses experiencing economic difficulties…
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Interview with Josip Heit on the coronavirus pandemic in Detschland and summer holidays in 2021 While the top German leaders, including Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (65), Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel…
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We recently reported on the case of a severely disabled toddler who has not been receiving day care at the Hertha Schulz House since 6 November 2020, which is now…
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Greensill Bank: Customers unable to access their money – BaFin orders moratorium The Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufischt (BaFin) – Germany”s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority – has closed down Greensill Bank”s business…
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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 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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COVID-19: Provider of business closure insurance to pay out around 760,000 euros for closed bars In a ruling from February 19, 2021, the Landgericht (LG) Düsseldorf – the Regional Court…
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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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While the politicians of the European Union are still arguing about the details of a uniform digital vaccination passport, GSB Gold Standard Corporate, based in Hamburg, has already been working…
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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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