11.08.2019

The end of flexible working time arrangements? New limits for start-ups?

Working life today is fast-paced. This is particularly true for start-ups, which thrive on the fast pace, creativity and drive of employees and other contributors. This is far from the prevailing image of…

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11.08.2019

“Smiley with a thermometer in the mouth”: the “WhatsApp doctor’s certificate”

WhatsApp simplified communication. For (almost) every situation there is a smiley or an emoji. The following combination of smileys and emojis:”waving hand,” “nerd face,” “see-no-evil monkey,” “face with a…

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11.08.2019

A word about Vesting

One of the central provisions of any investment and participation agreement is the vesting provision. Despite their importance, we see many such provisions, which work for neither the founders nor the…

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11.08.2019

What Non-U.S. Venture Capital Fund Managers Need To Know Before Pursuing U.S. Investors

As the European venture capital fund industry continues to grow, many German and other European-based venture capital fund managers seeking to raise capital from U.S. investors are realizing that the…

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04.03.2019

No Reduction in Holiday Pay due to Short-Time Work

European Court of Justice (ECJ), decision of 13 December 2018, file ref. C-385/17 The holiday pay provided for the statutory minimum leave may not be less than the normal remuneration, even in the event…

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