BGH ruling on bona fide acquisition when buying a used car
BGH ruling on bona fide acquisition when buying a used car October 24, 2022 / Buying a used car can be a tricky legal matter. If a buyer purchases a vehicle from a fraudster who later turns out not to be the rightful owner, the conflict over ownership rights can become complicated. In a recent […]
Working time must be recorded in future – the end of trust-based working hours?
Working time must be recorded in future – the end of trust-based working hours? October 24, 2022 / Originally, the Federal Labor Court (BAG) discussed the co-determination rights of works councils. The discussion ended with the decision that employers are obliged under current law to maintain systems with which the working time of all employees […]
Travel portal must verify the authenticity of hotel reviews
Travel portal must verify the authenticity of hotel reviews September 26, 2022 / The hoped-for relaxation for your own summer vacation no longer starts at the travel agency, but increasingly from the comfort of your sofa on the Internet. The term “book vacation” alone has around 165,000 search queries per month. In most cases, you […]
By the end of the year: Increase the minimum wage for mini-jobs to €12
By the end of the year: Increase the minimum wage for mini-jobs to €12 September 26, 2022 / Already decided in June, the minimum wage will now be increased for the second time in a year on October 1, 2022. After the minimum wage was regularly increased to €10.45 on July 1, it will now […]
Digitization directive implemented: GmbH formations now possible online
Digitization directive implemented: GmbH formations now possible online August 26, 2022 / The “Digitalization Directive” (EU Directive 2019/1151) calls for the establishment of corporations to be made easier. For example, it should also be possible to form a GmbH online and the mandatory appointment with a notary should no longer be necessary. The Act Implementing […]
BVerfG: Murder suspect in Möhlmann case provisionally released
BVerfG: Murder suspect in Möhlmann case provisionally released August 22, 2022 / “Ne bis in idem” (Latin for “not twice in the same thing”) Until 2021, this principle only applied in criminal proceedings with the exception of the so-called retrial, which states that no one may be punished twice for the same offense. The legislator […]
Employment law: Discussion on text or paper form of employment contracts
Employment law: Discussion on text or paper form of employment contracts July 13, 2022 / Around three years ago, the EU drew up a directive (2019/1152) that now sets out much more precise, transparent and reliable working conditions for employees in the EU. Countries now have until July 31 to transpose the directive into national […]
Calculation of inheritance tax for real estate
Calculation of inheritance tax for real estate June 28, 2022 / Anyone who inherits an apartment, a detached house or other real estate and land must pay inheritance tax. The exact amount of tax is calculated after deducting the tax-free amount, which in turn depends on the asset value and the degree of kinship of […]
ECJ ruling: Online retailers must provide information about guarantees
ECJ ruling: Online retailers must provide information about guarantees June 23, 2022 / According to a ruling by the ECJ, retailers on online marketplaces must inform their customers about the manufacturer’s warranty under certain circumstances. If this information is relevant to the purchase decision, the retailer must make it available to the customer. (see judgment […]
BGH ruling on gym contributions during Corona Lockdown
BGH ruling on gym contributions during Corona Lockdown May 13, 2022 / BGH confirms lower court ruling The XII. Civil Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe issued a potentially landmark ruling on Thursday, 04.05.2022. Specifically, it concerned membership fees in fitness studios that were collected by direct debit during the lockdowns […]