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• 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, A




• 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.



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