What You Need to Know About the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent
Navigating the Once-Obscure German Nonresident Withholding Tax
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and Its Impact on Latin America
Compliance Perspectives: The German Corporate Sanctions Act
JONES DAY TALKS®: Private Antitrust Litigation in Germany
JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Trade Secret Enforcement in Germany
Nota Bene Episode 89: European Q3 Check In - Merger Clearance and Data Protection Court Rulings and Brexit Updates with Oliver Heinisch
Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 7: Joe Mittag, OMF Otto Mittag & Partner | Frankfurt, Germany
Jones Day Talks: Developments in Germany's Wind Power Regulations
Jones Day Talks: Navigating Foreign Direct Investment in Germany
Investor Considerations in Germany’s Renewable Energy Sector
E18: ICANN Loses First GDPR Court Ruling in Germany
On August 22, 2024, Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof) published a decision that refocuses attention on the complexities of cross-border taxation, particularly for Luxembourg-based funds investing in Germany....more
The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) on September 11, 2024 published guidance on asset deals (the Guidelines) that distinguishes between various stages of a sale process and the relevant personal data that can be...more
On June 28, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) requested the public’s views on the current state of the common law experimental use exception to patent infringement and whether legislative action...more
Germany’s Federal Labor Court (Das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) recently held that there is prima facie evidence that a so-called registered letter is generally posted in the mailbox within the usual local mail delivery times....more
Convertible loan financings have become the go-to financing instrument in German venture capital for short-term and (bridge) funding on the fly. Most law firms, venture capital funds, business angels or related initiatives...more
1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) EU - EBA: Opinion on measures in accordance with Article 458 CRR following a notification by the De Nederlandsche Bank - Status: Final - The EBA has...more
The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more
Summary - In its judgement of 11 July 2024 (C-757/22), the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’) ruled that the violation of a controller’s information obligations under Art. 12 and 13 GDPR, can be subject to a representative...more
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent...more
In diesem Beitrag widmen wir uns fünf zentralen Streitpunkten, die in Joint Ventures immer wieder zu beobachten sind. Dies umfasst die Entfernung eines unliebsamen Partners, die Übernahme der Kontrolle innerhalb des Joint...more
En los últimos años, la promoción de la salud en el lugar de trabajo ha ganado un interés creciente, ya que se reconoce como una herramienta eficaz para abordar las demandas de salud de los empleados y los desafíos...more
In recent years, promoting workplace health has gained significant traction in Germany as an effective strategy for addressing employees’ health and wellness needs in an ever-changing work environment. The goal is to identify...more
Welcome to our new bi-monthly series, where we compare employment law and practice from an international perspective, drawing on the experience of local and international employment lawyers who deal with these issues every...more
Over recent years, the repurposing of buildings has increased significantly in Germany. While there was previously a tendency to demolish buildings and replace them with a new building, it has now been recognized that...more
In an order (UPC_CFI_410/2023, ORD_35569/2024) dated 10 July 2024, the Mannheim Local Division referred a revocation counterclaim to the Central Division in Paris previously seized of a parallel stand-alone revocation action,...more
Seit dem 20. Juli 2024 gilt das Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten (KapMuG) in seiner überarbeiteten Fassung. Mit der Neufassung dieses Spezialgesetzes für die gerichtliche kollektive...more
Since July 20, 2024, a reformed version of the Capital Markets Model Case Act (Gesetz über Musterverfahren in kapitalmarktrechtlichen Streitigkeiten – Kapitalanleger-Musterverfahrensgesetz – KapMuG) has been in force in...more
The German carry taxation regime pursuant to Section 18, paragraph 1, number 4 in the German Income Tax Act (referred to hereafter as “Section 18”) provides for a beneficial tax treatment of carry income of German resident...more
Die Neuerungen in der betrieblichen Altersversorgung (bAV) durch das Betriebsrentenstärkungsgesetz, die in weiten Teilen zum 1. Januar 2018 in Kraft getreten sind, haben die hohen Erwartungen nicht vollständig erfüllt....more
1. Bank regulation - 1.1 PRUDENTIAL REGULATION - a) General - (i) International - BCBS: Consultation on report regarding various technical amendments and FAQs - Status: Consultation - Deadline for the submission of...more
Die Bundesregierung hat sich am 5. Juli 2024 unter dem Titel „Wachstumsinitiative – neue wirtschaftliche Dynamik für Deutschland“ auf ein Maßnahmenpaket verständigt, das der deutschen Volkswirtschaft umgehend mehr Dynamik...more
The draft represents the next step in transposing the CSRD into national law. On 24 July 2024, the German Federal Government adopted the governmental draft of the Act implementing the EU Directive on Sustainability...more
I attended today’s press conference at District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr.’s office in Manhattan at which a drawing by Egon Schiele, Seated Nude Woman, Front View, was transferred to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum. I represent...more
AT A GLANCE - Employees in Germany are subject to statutory non-competition and non-solicitation obligations during an employment relationship. Similar statutory restrictions apply to directors and board members as long as...more