Birkenstock was denied copyright protection by the Federal Court of Justice in Germany (BGH) on 20 February 2025 after they have tried to sue in multiple cases against similar sandals of their competition, BGH, I ZR 16/24, I ZR 17/24, I ZR 18/24. No Copyright Protection for Birkenstock Sandals A requirement to receive copyright protection [...]
Germany's laws and regulations on cannabis possession and use appear to be on the verge of enormous changes as the German parliament has supported a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. This decision represents a significant milestone in the nation's drug policy landscape; however, it is only a partial legalisation of [...]
The use of Artificial Intelligence is set to be regulated in the EU in the future through the so-called AI-Act in order to address the potential risks of this technology. Although this measure should be considered more as a "Work in Progress" due to the unpredictable future of AI, today the framework is to [...]
From September 2023, consumer protection associations will have a new legal instrument at their disposal to obtain collective redress against businesses on behalf of consumers. With the remedial action, it will be possible for associations to sue for performance, but also for damages, contract termination, price reduction, or purchase price reimbursement in cases involving [...]
Given the increasing number of tax audits currently taking place, those offering holiday accommodation in Germany should be well advised to check their information on income and value-added tax as well as on the cultural and tourism tax due in some areas.Only recently, the Hamburg tax authorities issued a clear warning to landlords after requesting [...]
The Cannabis Act has now come into force in Germany - cannabis has been partially legalised. There are now exceptions for consumption, possession, cultivation, import and export, and when such behaviour is not punishable by law. For this reason, the handling of cannabis must be legally reassessed. The following article will inform you about [...]
Events such as the Corona pandemic, the Ukraine war and the current energy crisis have clearly shown how susceptible international supply chains are to disruption. In recent years, repeated dramatic shutdowns and production losses have affected countless companies worldwide. The sometimes dramatic price increases for primary products and raw materials are affecting not only [...]
Advancing digitalisation has undoubtedly contributed to the growing fascination around Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Nevertheless, it is important to note here that trading with digital currencies and the use of blockchain technology entail a number of risks and legal issues as well as problems, as the current legal cases concerning the alleged cryptocurrency [...]
Being a successful model and walking on the world's famous catwalks for luxury designers is probably the dream of numerous young people, especially young girls and young women. This dream remains prevalent through television shows like "Germanys Next Topmodel" and similar formats. Models are always in demand, even if usually for much smaller jobs. [...]
With the entry into force of the Cannabis Act in Germany, cannabis is no longer subject to the provisions of the German Narcotics Act (BtMG) but to its own regulations. The cultivation of cannabis plants is now permitted to a limited extent following Sections 9, 17 KCanG and Section 4 MedCanG. The German Consumer [...]