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• OLG Bamberg: Berliner Testament cannot be unilaterally altered

  Spouses that mutually appoint each other as sole heirs in what is termed a "Berliner Testament" (Berlin will) need to be mindful of the binding effect associated with this kind of joint will. GRP




• Loan withdrawal comes to the attention of the BGH

  Another hearing before the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), Germany"s Federal Court of Justice, concerning withdrawal from consumer loans has been scheduled for May 24 (XI ZR 366/15). The BGH will then have t




• Inheritance tax reform must be in place by June 30, 2016

  The reforms to inheritance tax need to be in place by June 30, 2016, yet company heirs in particular still do not know what burdens they will be faced with going forward. GRP Rainer Lawyers and T



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  INLD leader Abhay Chautala Accuses Congress MLA for Conspiracy

  Rajya Sabha election from Haryana got a dramatic turn of events, as the Congress on Friday decided to vote for controversial lawyer R K Anand, who is pitted against a BJP-supported independent candida




• Bundeskartellamt investigates ticket allocation for Euro 2016

  The allocation of tickets for the UEFA European Championship in France has triggered the involvement of the Bundeskartellamt, Germany"s Federal Cartel Office. On March 22, 2016, it confirmed that it h




• Wohnimmobilienkreditrichtlinie enters into force: Withdrawal still possible until June 21

  The entry into force of the Wohnimmobilienkreditrichtlinie heralds the end of the so-called "ewiges Widerrufsrecht" (perpetual right of withdrawal) for real estate loans. It will no longer be possible




• OLG Frankfurt: Misleading advertising featuring corporate history

  If over the course of its history a company was split up, advertising featuring the company"s history may be misleading. That was the verdict of the OLG Frankfurt (Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt)




• BGH bolsters consumer rights when withdrawing from pension schemes and life insurance policies

  The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), Germany"s Federal Court of Justice, has once again strengthened the rights of consumers when withdrawing from pension schemes and life insurance policies with its ruling o



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  PAC Plans Defeat Of Key Politicians Responsible for Illegal Immigration

  Raleigh, NC, USA -- ALIPAC, which played a key role in the defeat of Eric Cantor in 2014, is calling for volunteers and donors to help mount an effort to defeat four targeted politicians who support a




• BGH on restraints on competition between GmbH and shareholders

  According to a ruling of the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) [Federal Court of Justice], client protection clauses between a GmbH and a withdrawing shareholder are null and void if their term goes beyond what




• BGH on calculating compulsory portion where estate includes property

  Calculating an heir"s compulsory portion is challenging if the testator was merely a co-owner of a property. Last year, the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) [Federal Court of Justice] had to get to grips wi




• Pennsylvania Delegate Candidate Calls for Voters to Counteract State’s Unusual Election Rules

  Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania - Charlie Kirkwood, candidate for Pennsylvania Delegate to the Republican National Convention, calls for voters’ input regarding the selection of a Presidential nom




• LAG Rheinland-Pfalz: Applying fixed terms to employment contracts based on objective grounds

  Employment contracts can be limited for a period of two years. An additional fixed term needs to be justified based on objective grounds. This also applies in the context of professional sports. G




• Ekosam-Agrar GmbH: Bond terms to be extended

  Investors in Ekosem-Agrar GmbH are to vote on a four-year extension to the terms of two bonds. Creditor meetings are taking place on March 16 and 17. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne,




• EGC dismisses action brought by a soft drinks manufacturer

  In its ruling of February 24, the General Court of the European Union (EGC) rejected a legal action brought by a well-known soft drinks manufacturer to register a bottle without fluting as a Commun




• Bundeskartellamt commences proceedings against internet company

  On March 2, the Bundeskartellamt (Germany"s Federal Cartel Office) commenced proceedings against an internet giant. According to the Federal Cartel Office, there is reason to suspect that the company




• BGH: Invalid clauses in Riester retirement plans - Unravelling pension schemes and life insurance po

  Clauses in Riester retirement plans (government-subsidized private pension schemes) dealing with surplus sharing have been declared ineffective by the BGH (Bundesgerichtshof - Federal Court of Justice




• Tax evasion: Automatic exchange of information to trigger new wave of voluntary declarations

  Anyone who has evaded taxes is still able to submit a voluntary declaration that can lead to immunity. With the help of a successful voluntary declaration, it is possible to avoid a conviction for ta




• BGH to rule on dispute over red colour trademark

  Two financial institutions have been arguing over the use of a particular shade of red for a long time. The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) [Germany"s Federal Court of Justice] has to deliver its ruling on Ap



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  Chicago Assault on Civil Rights Backfiring on Protesters, Cruz, and Rubio

  Raleigh, NC, USA (March 14, 2016) -- ALIPAC is predicting that Donald Trump will completely dominate the Tuesday, March 15 Primaries in 5 states due to the public backlash against the violent mob atta




• The Fossil Tree Hotel in Blackpool is ready for another successful season

  The very successful North Shore hotel, The Fossil Tree is ready for the next set of satisfied customers. Hazel and Phil Stoker at The Fossil Tree Hotel Blackpool UK had a fantastic season that me




• LG Frankfurt prohibits taxi broker

  Promotional discounts can give rise to unfair predatory competition and infringe competition law. The Landgericht Frankfurt (Regional Court of Frankfurt) prohibited a promotional discount from the pr



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  Romney Attack On Trump Invokes Imagery of Blood, Reagan's Assassin, Economic Bloc

  ALIPAC calls for peace, civility, and unity among Republican voters. Raleigh, NC, USA -- ALIPAC is issuing a national call for all Americans who are concerned about our nation's future to immediate




• LAG Dsseldorf affirms dismissal without notice for outburst during carnival festivities

  Even during carnival time there are limits. According to a ruling of the LAG Dsseldorf (Regional Labour Court of Dsseldorf), anyone misbehaving too much during office festivities for carnival risks be




• Kartellamt prohibits best-price clause on hotel reservation portals

  The Bundeskartellamt (German Federal Cartel Office) has prohibited a hotel reservation portal from using so-called "narrow" best-price clauses, arguing that they restrict competition. GRP Rainer La



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  Scalia: ALIPAC Responds to LA Times & San Antonio News Criticisms

  Raleigh, NC, USA -- ALIPAC is issuing the following response to today's criticisms found in the Los Angeles Times and the San Antonio Express-News regarding the organization's viral press releases t




• New EU succession law could have serious implications

  The new EU succession law regime has been in force since August 17. The EU regulation concerning succession law could have serious implications for both testators and heirs. For this reason, it may be




• Swiss paper uncovers Aussie-led group funding campaign to destroy FIFA

  Swiss weekly newspaper Weltwoche has published damning detail of an Australian-led campaign to attack Qatar, destabilise FIFA and fund a disinformation campaign against FIFA election candidate Shaikh




• OLG Hamburg: Advertising with lowest price guarantee potentially anti-competitive

  According to a ruling of the Oberlandesgericht Hamburg (Higher Regional Court of Hamburg), advertising with a lowest price guarantee is potentially misleading and thus anti-competitive (Az.: 5 U 160/1




• Fidentum GmbH insolvent - BaFin orders liquidation of Lombardium Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG

  Preliminary insolvency proceedings were opened against Fidentum GmbH before the Amtsgericht Hamburg (Hamburg Local Court) on December 4 (Az. 67c IN 473/15). The issuing house offered its clients the L




• BGH strengthens commercial agents" entitlement to payment of voluntary contributions

  The Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court of Justice) has strengthened the rights of commercial agents after their agency agreements have been terminated with its ruling of November 5, 2015 (Az.: VI




• Pollside.Com Presents Reliable Source Of Information For Upcoming 2016 US Election Updates

  Though the year 2016 presidential polls or election is still a long way off, but it is said that the year 2016 election polls for possible match-ups are already being taken. For the purpose of each po




• Legislature planning changes to voidance actions under insolvency law

  Insolvency law is about to undergo major changes. The German Federal Government introduced a bill at the end of September amending voidance actions under insolvency law. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax




• LG Dsseldorf strengthens the rights of commercial agents regarding compensation claims

  The Landgericht Dsseldorf (Regional Court of Düsseldorf) has strengthened the rights of commercial agents with a view to their entitlement to seek compensation (partial judgment of August 28, 2015,




• LAG Hamm on applying fixed terms to employment contracts

  Employers have to be careful when applying fixed terms to employment contracts. A temporary employment relationship can quickly turn into a permanent employment contract. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax




• BAG: Unauthorised private use of official computer may justify termination without notice

  According to a ruling of the Bundesarbeitsgericht (German Federal Labour Court), unauthorised private use of an official computer may justify an exceptional notice of termination under employment law.




• LAG Hessen: Successive fixed-term employment contracts do not automatically give rise to right to pe

  According to a recent ruling of the Landesarbeitsgericht Hessen (Regional Labour Court of Hesse), successive fixed-term employment contracts do not automatically give rise to a right to a permanent po



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  ALIPAC Endorses Maria Espinoza for Congress Against Rep. Culberson

  Raleigh, NC, USA -- Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is endorsing Maria Espinoza for Congress today in her bid to replace illegal immigrant amnesty supporter Rep. John Culberson (R-TX)




• LAG Rheinland-Pfalz: Employer can designate place where work is to be performed

  Owing to its authority to give directions, an employer is allowed to designate the place where work is to be performed if no other arrangements have been made in the employment contract. That was the




• Study on inheritances: Three trillion euros to be passed on by 2024

  Around three trillion euros will be passed on in Germany between 2015 and 2024. That is the finding of a study by the Deutsches Institut für Altersvorsorge (German Institute for Retirement Provisio



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