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Managing directors, board members and supervisory board members are liable without limitation with their private assets even in cases of slight negligence. In the worst case scenario, this could mean...
June 28, 2025 marks the crucial deadline by which all necessary adaptations to websites and digital services must be implemented as part of the Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG). This national...
A lot has happened at EU level in the area of advertising claims about the environmental benefits of products (“greenwashing”). We had already published the article „Greenwashing – legal requirements...
Following the adoption of the Network and Information Security Directive 2.0 (NIS 2 Directive) at the end of 2022, companies in certain economic sectors and above a certain size will...
In 2024, the possibility of patenting software-based inventions will continue to be a key issue for many companies. In view of the rapid pace of technological progress, many companies are...
How can artificial intelligence (AI) itself and its use be protected? If artificial intelligence (AI) itself generates inventions, can they be protected at all? Dynamics in development Artificial intelligence (AI)...
From 01.01.2025, all companies must be able to receive, process and archive electronically structured invoices (“e-invoices”). In addition, from 2027 or 2028, only electronic invoices may be issued and sent....
For authors who find their works on video sharing platforms such as YouTube without having consented to the reproduction, it may be worthwhile to initiate a so-called “take-down procedure” with...
For many visitors, but also employees or third parties, it is a real added value to ensure accessibility: a guest WLAN. For the respective company, this means a “goodie” for...
In view of the strict directors’ and officers’ liability as a managing director or board member, it is up to you to take comprehensive precautions. It is important that your...