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Managing employees in Germany – What US inhouse counsel and multinationals should know

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M., Marianna Urban and Jonas Banse
7 minute read | May.03.2024

Managing workforce in the relatively strict and extensive jungle of Germany's employment law provisions can be difficult, especially for ...

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Landmark Ruling: The Court of Justice of the European Union Rejects Strict Liability in the General Data Protection Regulation

by Dr. Christian Schröder, Robert Weinhold and Tobias Stephan
8 minute read | December.11.2023

Data-protection authorities in Europe can fine companies for violating the GDPR only if the infringements are negligent or wilful.

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Future Financing Act and ESOPs – Really a Big Hit?

by Dr. Johannes Rüberg, EMBA, Carsten Bernauer and Dr. Stefan Schultes-Schnitzlein
7 minute read | November.21.2023

On November 17, 2023, the German Bundestag passed the so-called Future Financing Act (Zukunftsfinanzierungsgesetz).

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Ex-ante Notification Obligations Came Into Force and Should Be Complied With at All Costs

by Dr. Lars Mesenbrink
5 minute read | October.19.2023

The ex-ante notification obligations of the EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation entered into force and should be complied with at all costs.

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5 Things to Know About Germany’s Draft Law Implementing the NIS2 Directive

by Dr. Christian Schröder
4 minute read | September.07.2023

EU Parliament passed NIS 2, expanding NIS Directive. Germany introduces "NIS 2 Implementation Act," setting an example for other EU states.

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Data Act – Harmonized Rules On Fair Access to and Use of Data

by Julia Apostle, Dr. Christian Schröder, Shannon Yavorsky and Robert Weinhold
6 minute read | June.30.2023

In this guide, we answer pressing questions about the European Data Act, including what the Act is about and recommended next steps for companies.

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Horizontal Cooperation Agreements – New EU Regulations and Guidelines

by Dr. Lars Mesenbrink, Patrick Hubert and Malik Idri
4 minute read | June.21.2023

European Commission has announced the adoption of updated Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations on R&D and HBERs and revised Horizontal Guidelines

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Foreign Investment Benchmarking Survey: Deadline Looms for U.S. Companies with Foreign Ownership

by Harry Clark
2 minute read | May.18.2023

U.S. companies with foreign ownership face a June 30 deadline to respond to a survey of foreign investment in the United States.

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Groundbreaking Decision in Europe: CJEU Denies a Minimum Threshold for Raising Non-Monetary GDPR Damage Claims

by Julia Apostle and Dr. Christian Schröder
5 minute read | May.05.2023

The European Court of Justice ("CJEU") ruled that not any infringement of the GDPR triggers the right to compensation.

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FISA Section 702 Sunset and the Dawn of Privacy

by Shannon Yavorsky, David Curtis and Alex Sobolev
4 minute read | March.17.2023

Will 2023 be the year that FISA 702 reform shifts discussions around European cross-border data transfers to the United States?

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The Digital Services Act Is Here – And So Are Its Implications for Small and Medium-sized Companies

by Dr. Christian Schröder
2 minute read | March.17.2023

The Digital Services Act is here and so are its implications for SMEs companies who should start to prepare themselves for its full effectiveness.

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To-Do’s for Employers in Germany: No Limitation of Vacation Claims Without Prior Notice

by Dr. André Zimmermann LL.M.
December.20.2022

The German Federal Labor Court made two important decisions on vacation which are of great importance for employers in Germany.