12.03.2020

Coronavirus: Consequences in Contractual Relationships

The coronavirus "SARS-CoV-2" is becoming an increasing burden for human beings and the economy. In view of the rapid development, an illness of employees or the official order of quarantine can lead for…

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11.03.2020

Corona Labour Law ABC

A great deal is being written, talked and coughed about the coronavirus "SARS-CoV-2". Nevertheless, much remains unclear. The disease is spreading and the hysteria in addition is spreading even…

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10.03.2020

Thinking outside the box – M&A for start-ups

Mergers & Acquisitions for start-ups – "Only for grown-ups" or the logical next step? It may sound contradictive for the founders of a young, innovative start-up to be thinking about merging with a…

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10.03.2020

The sale of start-ups – do competition authorities have a say?

In many cases, the sale of a start-up to an investor will not require prior notification to the Bundeskartellamt (German Federal Cartel Office) or other competition authorities. In most countries, whether…

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10.03.2020

Liability Risks for Directors of Start-ups and D&O Insurance Coverage

As a rule, founders will want to avoid being personally liable for the start-up to the extent of their private assets. For this reason, they will generally use a company as the commercial entity, such as a…

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10.03.2020

Beneficial owners –Transparency Register and new rules regarding anti-money laundering checks by notaries

On 1 January 2020, the Act implementing the Directive on the amendment of the Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive entered into force and amended the German Money Laundering Act (Geldwäschegesetz, GwG),…

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10.03.2020

Points in time of valuation and receipt for employee participation plans

A start-up’s most important asset, other than its founders, are its employees. Start-ups are certainly hip and brilliant minds are deciding more and more in favour of a career in an ambitious start-up…

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10.03.2020

"So test, therefore, who join forever!" – Trial periods in an employment relationship

Employees, in particular start-ups who have little money or time to waste, should make good use of probationary periods in employment relationships. Trials serve as a time to test something before the…

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10.03.2020

The question of health insurance for start-ups. Interview with Frank Mayer

Frank is the Regional Managing Partner for BARMER in Frankfurt am Main and has been advising businessmen and businesswomen in the Rhine-Main Region since 2015. Mr Mayer, young entrepreneurs, and those…

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05.03.2020

Labour Law Immune System - Tips for Employers in the Time of Coronavirus

The coronavirus continues to spread and more and more companies are affected. To ensure that you are well prepared for the questions of your employees and that the company gets through the next weeks and…

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23.02.2020

Strengthening of Investment Controls in Germany

In November 2019, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) presented its concept for an “Industrial Strategy 2030 - Guidelines for a German and European Industrial Policy”. The…

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09.02.2020

2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Outlook: More sustainability, more laws, more risks

In the new decade, the spotlight will be on sustainability. The already rapid developments in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) will gather even more speed. Companies involved in real economy and the…

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