news and press Page 33 of 62. Previous 1 .... 32 33 34 .... 62 Next 30. Sep BGH: Lack of manufacturer’s warranty when purchasing a car may represent a material defect The lack of a manufacturer’s warranty when purchasing a used vehicle may represent a material defect... Read more 29. Sep Commercial law of tenancy and lease: Significant changes require written form Proper written form should always be observed when it comes to commercial tenancy and lease... Read more 28. Sep OLG Rostock: Application of Pflichtteilsstrafklausel in a will If, after becoming aware of what is termed a “Pflichtteilsstrafklausel” (compulsory portion penalty... Read more 27. Sep Inheritance: Gifts during testator’s lifetime to be considered for purposes of compulsory portion A testator who makes a gift during his lifetime may give rise to tax advantages. However, any gifts... Read more 26. Sep BGH: Liability of managing director in case of unpaid social security contributions The managing director is responsible for ensuring proper payment of social security contributions.... Read more 23. Sep D&O insurance: BGH bolsters policyholders‘ rights Claims arising from a D&O (Directors & Officers) insurance policy can be ceded to the employer. That... Read more 22. Sep Cartel Office imposes high fines in response to illegal agreements Infringements of competition law or antitrust law can prove to be... Read more 21. Sep Employment law – Formal warnings In order to effectively issue ordinary notice of dismissal for reasons relating to conduct, it is... Read more 20. Sep Inheritance tax reform: More stringent requirements for company heirs Germany’s federal government has settled on reforms to inheritance tax. Company heirs can continue... Read more 19. Sep Extraordinary dismissal under employment law Employment law provides for the possibility of extraordinary dismissal without prior notice.... Read more Page 33 of 62. Previous 1 .... 32 33 34 .... 62 Next