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BFH – Rate of inheritance tax applies to total amount In the case of inheritance tax, the taxable amount is not split up and subject to differential tax rates. That…
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Antitrust violations – European Commission imposes fines on automotive suppliers The European Commission has imposed fines totaling 368 million euros on two automotive suppliers for violations of antitrust law. The…
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Bundeskartellamt imposes fine due to unlawful supply association The Bundeskartellamt, Germany“s Federal Cartel Office, has imposed a fine of around 1.4 million euros on an asphalt manufacturer for entering into…
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GRP Rainer Rechtsanwälte – Assessment of suitable arrangements for business succession A lot of small and medium-sized businesses are or will soon be faced with the issue of business succession.…
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GRP Rainer Rechtsanwälte – Experience dealing with claims relating to D&O insurance In recent times, public pressure has continued to mount on managers in cases involving claims arising from damage…
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GRP Rainer Rechtsanwälte – Experience dealing with claims relating to D&O insurance In recent times, public pressure has continued to mount on managers in cases involving claims arising from damage…
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LG Wiesbaden – Competitors not entitled to issue a warning in response to violations of the GDPR In a judgment from November 5, 2018, the Landgericht (LG) Wiesbaden, the Regional…
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BGH – Advertising must not circumvent price controls on medicines The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), Germany“s Federal Supreme Court, has set out new restrictions on pharmacies enticing new customers, ruling that readily…
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CJEU – The taste of a food product is not eligible for copyright protection The taste of a food product is not eligible for copyright protection. That was the verdict…
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BGH finds false statements about product category misleading Consumers must not be misled regarding the essential characteristics of a product. According to the case law of the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), Germany“s…
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GRP Rainer Rechtsanwälte – Report on commercial agents“ right to claim compensation Commercial agents are entitled to claim compensation. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has since clarified that this…
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OLG Frankfurt – Misleading advertising by carrying over likes and reviews Franchisees need to be careful. If they change their franchise partner, they cannot simply carry over the likes and…
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Purchasing cooperatives and antitrust law Purchasing cooperatives provide value to many retailers and traders. However, with these kinds of associations it is necessary to ensure that they do not violate…
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