23.07.2026

D&O and Dieselgate: SdK Files New Lawsuit – Impact of the VW Case

The D&O settlement litigation in the VW Dieselgate scandal is about to enter its…

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06.07.2026

Protecting Yourself Tax-wise Instead of Paying Extra: What the New Federal Fiscal Court Ruling Means for Corporate Financing

In its judgment of 1.4.2026 (I R 11/24), the Federal Fiscal Court ruled on the…

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17.06.2026

A New Era of Scrutiny: Analysing the Reformed EU FDI Screening Regulation and Its Impact on Germany

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a critical role in fostering economic…

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11.06.2026

Modernisation of German Arbitration Law: Government Draft Confirms January Proposal with Minor Adjustments

Yesterday, the Federal Government published the government draft of a bill to…

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09.06.2026

Highest Regional Court of Bavaria (BayObLG): Requirements for Setting Aside an Arbitral Award

Sec. 1054, 1059 of the German Code of Civil Procedure ("ZPO"); Art. 103 (1) of…

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05.06.2026

DTA Netherlands: Changes from 01.01.2026 for employees and dividends

Since 1 January 2026, the new double taxation agreement between Germany and the…

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02.06.2026

New Chinese Outbound Investment Regulations: Opportunities Through Compliance for Chinese Investors in Germany

On June 1, 2026, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed the State Council Order…

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02.06.2026

The EU's Foreign Subsidies Regulation and the Chinese "Blocking" Response: Navigating the Escalating Tensions Between Brussels and Beijing

Introduction: A New Era of Legal Confrontation in EU-China Trade Relations The…

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29.05.2026

Federal Fiscal Court: Variable components of the purchase price – capital gain or wages?

When selling a company, the purchase price often depends partly on certain…

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29.05.2026

China Labor Law: Better Protection for Employees Working During Retirement Years – Employers Must Review Labor Agreements With Older Staff

As part of China’s broader response to an aging population and shrinking…

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28.05.2026

New Law: Directive on Repair of Goods Also Applies to Importers!

Importers should be aware that consumers will have a right to have defective…

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20.05.2026

Covert Advertising Is the Devil – or: What Meryl Streep Has to Do with Media Law

Fashionistas are speculating whether “The Devil Wears Prada 2” can help…

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