TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Website offering litigation support for tenants against landlords within the law, German high court rules
German court ruling allows company to provide online legal services in landmark ruling for consumer protection
EU ministers reject ‘name-and-shame’ policy for tax-avoiding companies
The Member States are split in finding an amicable resolution in ensuring proper tax payments by such multinational companies
France: Communications exchanged via private messaging apps at workplace remain confidential, court rules
The ruling reflects on the diminished line between using company property for personal use over the last decade
EU adopts new rules for cross-border conversions of limited liability companies
The EU is continuing its attempts in introducing a unified framework for company law
Foodstuffs from Israeli settlements must state their specific geographical origin, top EU court rules
ECJ insists on consumer protection and need for accurate labels of origin
German property company slapped with €14.5m fine for GDPR infringements
The second highest GDPR fine has recently been imposed
Rolling, rolling, rolling?
Will we see a harmonisation of rules and regulations in the upcoming years?
German court rules legal bot is against the law
Cologne’s District Court has ruled that Smartlaw, an automated system allowing users to generate contracts online, cannot continue because it is not provided by a law firm.
