OLG comments on the deadline for asserting a counterstatement claim: Without special circumstances, “without delay” means within 14 days.
According to the Regional Court of Cologne, the general right of personality also protects against the dissemination of abbreviated and misleading quotes.
Incorrect classification of a statement as defamatory criticism shortens the protection of freedom of expression under fundamental law. Caution is therefore required when classifying statements.
Michael Schumacher must accept the reporting on his state of health and his therapy measures in most cases, according to the BGH.
The amount of the fine for unlawfully published videos in social networks depends on the financial circumstances of the infringer.
Portal operator adopts statement in rating portal as its own if it reviews it in response to a complaint from the person concerned and does not amend it sufficiently.
BVerfG: If the press prints an expression of opinion, the injured party is not entitled to a counterstatement under press law.
In the case of unauthorized actions on the Internet, German courts have jurisdiction for injunctions limited to Germany.
OLG Stuttgart: The press report on the Panama Papers and the associated identifying reporting was admissible in the specific case.
Hamburg Higher Regional Court: After years of dispute, Corinna Schumacher receives high compensation for personal injury from Funke Mediengruppe.
