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Same Protection for Works of Applied Art as for Works of Fine Art - Copyright Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In its Decision of November 13, 2013 (File number: I ZR 143/12), the Federal Supreme Court (BGH) dealt with the question whether the requirements for achieving copyright protection are the same for works of applied art as for works of fine art. This followed an action by a toy designer who demanded further payment for a work of art she had designed – above and beyond the remuneration agreed upon and already paid for. She based this on the very successful sales of the toy she had designed. The lower courts had dismissed her action.

The E-Mail Address Is a Mandatory Element of an Internet "Site Notice" (Impressum) - Internet Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In a recent decision (File number: 5 U 32/12), the Superior Court (KG) of Berlin ruled that it is mandatory to provide an e-mail address with the “site notice” of an Internet website. The case in question was a dispute between two competitive applicants concerning the mandatory information in a “site notice”. At court, the defendant argued that naming a fax number, several telephone numbers and the possibility of contact by means of an online contact form would satisfy the TMG requirements. Neither the Regional Court of Berlin nor the Superior Court of Berlin agreed with the defendant.

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Dismissal of a Long-Time Employee Due to Illness - Labour Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: In its decision of January 9, 2013 (File number: 7 Ca 5063/12), the Labour Court (ArbG) of Frankfurt am Main ruled that the dismissal for reasons of a long-time employee because of long periods of absence due to illness may be made subject to strict requirements.

Unauthorized Publication of Photos Justifies Claim for a Notional Licence Fee - Copyright Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: This is what the Regional Court (LG) of Hamburg ruled in a dispute between a company and a bride and groom (File number: 324 O 690/09). The couple married at a gastronomic establishment where it had professional photos done of the wedding and the celebration. The owner of the establishment used some of these photos for advertising purposes in a magazine without having obtained the consent of the couple beforehand. The couple sued for violation of their right of privacy and demanded payment of a notional licence fee.

Agreement to a Divorce May Mean That a Spouse Loses the Right to Inherit - Law of Succession

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – www.grprainer.com/en conclude: The Superior Court (OLG) of Cologne ruled in a case (File number: 2 WX 64/13) in which a wife claimed her inheritance after her husband had died while their divorce proceedings were underway. The husband had already agreed to the divorce which the wife had applied for, but he died before the divorce hearing. The Municipal Court (AG) refused to issue an inheritance certificate requested by the surviving spouse and did not consider the wife eligible to inherit.

Executive Accounting Services Helps Young Adults Manage Credit Card Payments

LogoThe Raleigh Accounting team at EAS has been working diligently to help individuals and families become aware of the difficulties and risks involved with maintaining open lines of credit. During the holiday season, effective practices to pay off debt can be ignored and the consequences can last for many years.

Letter of Intent in Corporate Acquisition - Company Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London www.grprainer.com/en conclude: The letter of intent is generally submitted in the run-up to business acquisitions by either one or both of the parties to any acquisition agreement. It is conveyed in the letter of intent that the parties concerned take the contractual negotiations seriously. Additionally, the intentions with respect to the business acquisition can be enumerated.

Insurance Coverage Forfeited in Case of Wilful Deceit About the Circumstances of an Accident - Insurance Law

LogoGRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart and London – grprainer.com/en conclude: In its final judgment of June 6, 2013, The Superior Court [Oberlandesgericht / OLG] of Karlsruhe (File number: 12 U 204/12) decided that an insured is not entitled to insurance coverage if he has explained the facts by means of wilful deceit. According to the OLG, this applies even if there would have been insurance coverage if the true facts had been known.

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