Modular design, plenty of chrome, and a timeless look: for decades, the USM Haller shelving system has stood as a design classic. The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) was called upon to decide whether a competing online shop may sell compatible replacement parts and offer its own assembly service. Put another way, the [...]
Artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how companies attract, assess, and manage talent. From CV screening software and automated interview scoring to performance monitoring dashboards and predictive analytics, AI is now embedded in the HR workflows of organizations worldwide. For international employers operating in Germany or planning to do so, however, deploying these tools without legal [...]
Importing goods from China or other third countries has always carried regulatory risk. But few developments hit as hard - or as fast - as a new EU anti-dumping regulation. One implementing regulation comes into force, and overnight, duties of 60, 70, or even more percent land on every shipment, stacked on top of [...]
Modular, with its signature chrome finish and an unmistakably timeless look — anyone who knows the USM Haller furniture system recognizes it immediately. For decades, it has been considered a design classic. But can a competing online retailer sell compatible spare parts and even offer an assembly service that assembles them into a finished [...]
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia adopted the draft Faires-Wohnen-Gesetz (Fair Housing Act, FWoG NRW) in March 2026. The legislation is intended to replace the existing Wohnraumstärkungsgesetz (Housing Strengthening Act) of 2021 and introduce stronger measures to address abuses in the housing market. The draft provides for amendments and new provisions across four main [...]
Under German law, a pressing question is arising for many business owners who have signed up for expensive online coaching programs and paid thousands of euros: was the contract ever legally valid? The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) has made its position clear: many coaching contracts are void. In its judgment of 12 [...]
The Trump administration’s tariff policy poses significant challenges for German exporters. Medium-sized enterprises that depend on US markets or are integrated into global supply chains are particularly affected. The legal landscape shifted dramatically on 20 February 2026, when the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the IEEPA-based tariffs were illegal. However, this has not [...]
Following the arrest of former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil in November 2025 and the subsequent insolvency of the luxury car dealer DS Motoren GmbH, investigating authorities seized a large number of high-value luxury vehicles. The vehicles concerned include rare premium cars and hypercars manufactured by brands such as Pagani and Koenigsegg. For many [...]
The vault burglary in Gelsenkirchen committed over the Christmas holidays raises numerous questions for bank customers: How do I find out if I am affected? Is my property lost? Is the bank liable for the damage? What legal steps can I take now? The incident in North Rhine-Westphalia is causing nationwide attention: Unknown perpetrators gained [...]
The Munich District Court I has redefined the boundaries of copyright law in the context of AI training with a landmark judgment (Case No. 42 O 14139/24) dated November 11, 2025. In the case of GEMA v. OpenAI, the court ruled that the memorization of protected works in language models (such as ChatGPT) constitutes [...]