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Here you will find articles on corporate law as well as international commercial and business law. As a lawyer in this field, I would like to present you with information, tips and news on current topics and developments in these areas on a regular basis.

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News about best price clauses

Best price clauses in contracts or general terms and conditions of the online portal oblige participants, in particular hotels, tour operators or specialist retailers, to always offer services or products cheaper on the online platform…

The music industry and bans of internet platforms as a distribution channel in Germany and the EU – a never ending story?

##What was the judgment about?{.h3} Complainant was the Center for Protection against Unfair Competition (CPUC). The CPUC sought to forbid the use of the following…

Typo domains – The BGH decides on infringement of competition law

The BGH decided accordingly that the use of a domain name (here: “wetteronlin.de”) that is formed from the incorrect spelling of a previously registered internet address (here: “wetteronline.de”)…

What must online sales be allowed to do? – Recent decisions on online distribution restrictions

##1. General ban on sales via online marketplaces The sale of goods via online marketplaces has long been a thorn in the side of many manufacturers. Many online marketplaces have…

The new eCommerce rules as of June 13, 2014

1. Right of withdrawal The right of withdrawal is standardized across Europe. In the EU there is generally a cancellation period of 14 days and a uniform model cancellation policy. The customer must exercise his right of withdrawal…

Common European Sales Law

The current legal situation for traders who offer their goods and services in the EU, i.e. in various European legal systems, is - to put it carefully -...

Right of withdrawal according to the new consumer protection regulations

On June 13, 2014, far-reaching changes to consumer protection regulations will come into force. They serve to implement the Consumer Goods Purchase Directive and in particular create new regulations for...

B-stock = used goods?

The Higher Regional Court of Hamm recently dealt with the sale of so-called B-goods by a trading company and the corresponding warranty. The trading company no longer advertised...