On behalf of the software developer and distributor Epic Games International SARL, the law firm Beiten Burkhardt has contacted our clients by way of a warning letter. They are accused of having offered digital product keys for downloading and activating computer games, so-called gaming key codes, via their Internet platform without the consent of [...]
The entry ban is a sensitive issue, which is often associated with many uncertainties for those affected. What exactly does an entry ban entail in Germany? How long does an German entry ban last? Can a ban be lifted? Legal basis of the Entry Ban in Germany The legal basis for imposing an entry [...]
In a globalized society, such as we live in today, it is not uncommon to work and live in other countries, often also outside the EU. Once there, one does not only establish professional contacts but generally also private relationships. If an EU citizen subsequently decides to move back to his country of origin [...]
Skilled personnel from non-EU countries already contribute considerably to the German economy. Beyond them, the German legislator intends to attract more highly skilled foreigners by means of a new law governing their immigration. While the German employment market seems attractive on first glance, many qualified prospects are discouraged by the complicated process leading to [...]
A draft bill by the German Federal Foreign Office on a transitional law for Britain's withdrawal from the European Union shows that Germany intends to lower the obstacles for the naturalisation of British citizens. If British citizens apply for a German passport during the transition period of the “Brexit”, they will be allowed to [...]