The key aspects of the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains ("LkSG" or "Act") have already been explained in our previous Client Alert. In the following, we will take a closer look at the...more
After several months of discussion, the German Parliament ("Bundestag") adopted the "Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains" (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act – "Act" or "LkSG") on 11 June 2021.1 The Act imposes, for...more
It would be a truism to note that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on many sectors globally. The art industry, which relies considerably on the human interaction between art dealers, artists, and members of the public, is...more
10/29/2020
/ Art ,
Art Auctions ,
Art Collections ,
Art Dealers ,
Art Sales ,
Artists ,
Cancellation Rights ,
Consumer Rights Directive ,
Contract Terms ,
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Event Cancellation ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
France ,
Frustration of a Common Purpose ,
Italy ,
Popular ,
Private Sales ,
Rescission ,
Statutory Remedies ,
Suspension Clause ,
UK ,
Undue Hardship ,
United States
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has quickly developed from a local to a global threat with tragic human losses that overshadow contemplations of its economic impact. However, the disease is likely to have a profound...more
Connected and autonomous vehicles ("CAVs") are expected to become a reality on roads across modern economies in the near future. In 2018, the EU estimated that, provided a sufficient regulatory and enabling framework is in...more
1/23/2020
/ Apportionment ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automotive Industry ,
Black Box ,
Connected Cars ,
Driverless Cars ,
European Commission ,
Germany ,
Insurer Liability ,
Joint Liability ,
Manufacturer Liability ,
NHTSA ,
Personal Liability ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
UK ,
United States
The Great Financial Crisis, natural disasters and political turmoil in various regions around the world have recently highlighted the significant importance of force majeure clauses. With regard to political turmoil, often...more