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Egg liqueur dispute: Verpoorten loses out to Nordik

Image source: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verpoorten.original/ The egg liqueur manufacturer Verpoorten has suffered a defeat in court in its dispute with its competitor Nordik. The …

Are five months in prison too much for climate activists? "Nothing else impresses the defendants"

Several climate activists were recently sentenced to harsh penalties in Heilbronn. Judge Julia Schmitt sentenced two men and one woman …

This trademark trademark was the Bayern star's undoing

HIS PHOTO GIVES IT AWAY!

Stormy Daniels: The porn star's lawsuit could become a problem for Donald Trump

The alleged affair between Donald Trump and adult film actress Stormy Daniels is causing a stir. Daniels claims that Trump paid her …

Spain: Compensation for housework

Following her divorce, a woman received a settlement payment of over 204,000 euros from her ex-husband because, during their …

Trademark dispute ends with victory for Geissen daughter against Dolce & Gabbana

The Geisses' eldest daughter, Davina Geiss, has won a legal victory against the Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana. The conflict arose when 19-year-old Davina registered her own fashion label "DG by Indigo Limited"…

Court decision confirmed: Speed camera app also prohibited for passengers in the car

In a recently published decision, the Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court clarified that even passengers in the car are not allowed to use a speed camera app if the driver is driving the vehicle. Previously, the ban on…

Black money: Berlin customs find large sum of cash in children's room

Almost 1 million euros: that's how much cash Berlin customs officers have seized in a child's bedroom. A former managing director is alleged to have embezzled wages.

Legal fees: How much does an initial consultation with a lawyer cost?

Whether it's a divorce or a car accident—there are many situations that require legal advice. Yet many people …

The broker clause in the purchase agreement - what is important for the buyer

Real estate transactions are often completed with the assistance of a real estate agent. As a rule, the agent’s commission is specified in a …

Have the property development contract checked

To build your own home, you’ll need a plot of land and a suitable building plan. With a land development agreement, you’ll acquire both …

Inflation: cost trap index-linked rent

Many tenants are currently facing rent increases. Take, for example, a couple from Hamburg who, due to the index-linked rent, are paying nearly 10 percent more …

Name dispute: Luxury label Dior files lawsuit against porn star

Dior vs. Dior – the French fashion brand Christian Dior recently sued a porn actress with the same name. Adult film star Gigi Dior had …

BGH rulings: No cancellation fees in the event of cancellation due to Corona

A health impairment or health risk due to the corona pandemic can entitle travelers to cancel a booked package holiday free of charge. This was decided by the Federal Court of Justice in two individual cases.

Corona, Ukraine war: construction delays and their legal consequences

Hardly any house in Germany is currently being completed on time. There are various reasons for this—and some of them are justified by the homeowners …

New catalog of fines in NRW: These are the penalties for environmental offenders

On May 18, 2022, the Ministry of the Environment of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) published a new schedule of fines. Environmental offenders can expect significantly higher fines. …

Watch out, copycats: why design protection is so important

It takes a long time to finalize a product’s design, and that involves costs. It’s all the more frustrating when the design is scrapped shortly after …

Deadline 31.12.: How to save your remaining leave for the new year

Unused vacation days at the end of the year are actually something to look forward to. But they can also be a source of frustration. That is, …

Damage to the house, roof and garden: When does which insurance pay?

Today Ylenia, yesterday Zeynep, and the day before yesterday the flooding in the Ahr Valley: Extreme weather conditions are becoming increasingly common. Homeowners are bearing the brunt of it …

Transparency register: What is changing and what needs to be considered?

Experts estimate that approximately 100 billion euros are laundered in Germany each year (Source 1: Transparency International and Source …

Warning letter protection: How to protect your store from warning letters

They are a common occurrence in online retail and a real nuisance for many online merchants: cease-and-desist letters. Whether it’s a moment of inattention in …

Lawyer for tradesman services - what to do in the event of a dispute with tradesmen?

New windows, a fresh coat of paint on the walls, or a luxurious bathroom renovation: For jobs like these, you usually need a contractor. …

Dissolution of a GmbH or UG: how liquidation works

Whether due to a lack of work, a court order, or personal reasons: If you want to close your self-employed business, you are subject to strict regulations. In particular …

Rights-preserving use of a trademark

To maintain trademark rights, a registered trademark should always be used in the form in which it is registered. Deviations …