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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 …

Gender refusal: Are employees threatened with dismissal?

To use gender-neutral language or not? This question is on the minds not only of individuals but also of many employers. And now it’s also on the minds of German courts, because a …

Internet toll: price increase for Netflix and Co.

In the future, streaming providers will be required to pay for the use of digital infrastructure. The European Commission announced this in August 2022. What does this mean …

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. …

Planning annual leave in times of pandemic

Employees typically schedule their vacation at the beginning of the year—that’s standard practice. But the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is making travel-loving …

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, …

Box hotel: sleeping in a box

With his "Boxhotels," entrepreneur Oliver Blume offers affordable accommodations in downtown locations. As long as guests are willing to set aside the idea of a traditional hotel room …

Extra money through overtime

The issue of “overtime” is a regular topic of discussion in German labor courts. And currently, it is also on the agenda of the Augsburg City Council. More than 4,500 hours are at stake …

12-year-old self-made millionaire: Rich through NFTs

Benyamin Ahmed, a 12-year-old from London, has already made a million dollars with NFTs he created himself …

Startup Memoresa: digital filing cabinet enables digital estate management

Life is increasingly taking place in the digital realm, and as a result, we are leaving more and more traces there. The Leipzig …

heynannyly: Online portal places nannies

Anyone who needs reliable childcare on short notice often faces major challenges. With their matching platform www.heynannyly.de, …

Founding a UG - how much capital you should have

With the UG (limited liability company), lawmakers have created an attractive and relatively low-cost alternative to the GmbH for founders. In theory …

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 …

Facility-based mandatory vaccination: All information for employees and companies

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare and nursing professionals bear a special responsibility. They are in contact with patients who are mostly elderly …

Working from home or back in the office? These pros and cons will help you decide

Google plans to let its employees continue working from home even after the federal emergency measures end, while Goldman Sachs is having its employees …

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Black Label Coffee - company formation, trademark registration and legal advice with Recht 24/7

I was looking for the lowest acid coffee bean in the world because coffee always gave me heartburn. And so one thing led to another and I founded Black Label Coffee with the aim of offering absolutely low-acid…

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 …

DPMA trademark application with Germany's number one

Do you have a successful business idea and want to protect your product or service from misuse by third parties? Then you’ve come to the right place …

How much vacation is an employee entitled to?

There are often disagreements between employers and employees regarding the determination of annual leave. This is because there are different calculation methods …

Working from home: check your employment contract carefully

Working from home offers benefits for both sides: Employees benefit from a more flexible work schedule, while employers save on office space and, consequently, rent. However, …

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. …