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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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Emissions scandal, compensation for damages – manufacturer liability and immorality

Author: Dr. Christian Andrelang, LL.M. Lawyer Specialist lawyer for international business law Specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law Since the emissions scandal became public in September 2015,...

NIKE's sales ban – EUR 12.5 million fine for restricting crossborder sales

Yet another sales ban fine – The EU Commission today has imposed a fine of €12.5 million on Nike for restricting cross-border sales by banning…

Geoblocking – The EU Commission’s Guess decision

The European Commission is getting serious about geoblocking - and national antitrust authorities such as the Federal Cartel Office are likely to do the same. As soon as the geoblocking regulation is...

Purchasing group: Prohibited fixed prices

Price fixing by dealers in a purchasing group is prohibited. The Federal Cartel Office made this clear again in a press release on a fine decision published on January 29, 2019.…

Managing director liability: breach of duty towards the GmbH

Directors' liability is a sensitive issue: the law stipulates that directors must exercise the care of a prudent businessman in the company's affairs. A…

Authorized dealer compensation claim – without customer data?

Is there an authorized dealer claim for compensation without the authorized dealer having to have been contractually obliged to transfer his customer base? The Nuremberg Regional Court surprises with a published...

SME cartel – antitrust requirements

A SME cartel can bring significant competitive advantages for small and medium-sized companies in order to be able to compete with large companies in an industry. This…

Limited partner and non-competition clause in GmbH & Co. KG

Under what conditions is a limited partner subject to a non-compete clause? This question plays an important role in practice. General partners of a GmbH & Co. KG are personally liable…