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Retroactive Royalties Under Copyright Law: Hamburg Higher Regional Court Reduces Million-Euro Claim for “Hinterm Horizont”
Instead of five million, just 730,000 euros: When creative professionals can demand additional compensation despite a flat fee.
GDPR Information Requests Following Newsletter Sign-Up: When Does an Abuse of Rights Occur?
The ECJ and the Arnsberg Regional Court Set Limits: When a GDPR Request for Information Constitutes an Abuse of Rights.
ECJ on the Anne Frank Diary: Geoblocking Can Effectively Protect Copyrights
ECJ: Works in the public domain may be made available online if geoblocking effectively excludes users from protected countries.
Federal Court of Justice Ruling on USM Haller: When Is Designer Furniture Protected by Copyright?
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) strengthens copyright protection for designer furniture: No stricter requirements apply to applied art.
Fixed-Term Contracts Without Specific Reason for Up to 48 Months: What Employers Need to Know Going Forward
Fixed-Term Contracts Without Specific Reason for Up to 48 Months: What Employers Need to Know About the Proposed Reform.
AI Photo Editing: What the Frankfurt Regional Court Says About the Burden of Proof and Scope of Protection
Suspicion of AI use is not enough: The Frankfurt Regional Court identifies two hurdles for rights holders regarding AI-edited photos.
Implementing AI in the Workplace: What Co-Determination Rights Does the Works Council Have?
AI in the Workplace: When the Works Council Must Have a Say—and How Companies Can Avoid Delays.
Severance Pay and Taxes: What Benefits the Proposed Reform Could Bring
Severance Pay and Taxes: What Applies Today—and What Relief the Planned Reform Could Bring.
Sick note from day one: what the planned reform means for employees and employers
Sick note from day one: what the planned reform means for employers and employees, and what the law currently still requires.