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In a recent ruling, the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart (HRC) has set an interesting precedent in the realm of data protection and...
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The European and German courts kicked off February with a series of significant rulings on data protection matters. In February 2025,...
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The efforts to implement the NIS2 Directive (NIS2) and the CER Directive (CER) have finally failed. Representatives from the German...
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An e-commerce platform offering online subscriptions exclusively via the website of a partner company (“partner website”) must ensure...
The relation between competition and data protection laws is becoming increasingly crucial as digitalization progresses. Both national...
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a landmark regulation that aims to create a safer and more accountable online environment in the EU. It...
In privacy litigation, particularly in mass actions related to data scraping, plaintiffs often face the challenge of proving that they...
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And again. The rumours about the Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt stores have barely died down before they start boiling again. This time...
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Looking at the current status of energy supply (as of 24 October 2023), Germany's natural gas storage facilities have reached 98.8%...
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The Data Center Market in Germany, even though a tight knit community, is on a continuing rise. This is especially true for the Frankfurt...
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Germany's real estate market is undergoing a transformation driven by climate goals. Over 60% of existing housing must be renovated in...
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The new way of working, digitalization and a growing awareness of sustainability are also changing the requirements for contemporary...
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Foreign companies that acquire real estate in Germany, either directly or by acquiring shares (so-called "share deals"), have already...
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After long negotiations, the German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) was passed by the German legislature on Friday, 12 May 2023....
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The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht, "BaFin") has recently published an...
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Amid headlines about soaring gas prices and energy ministers in the EU backing a voluntary 15% reduction in gas usage over the winter, we...