Data Protection in Corporate Groups: German Federal Labour Court Strengthens Employee Rights Case Commentary, BAG, Judgment of 8 May 2025, Case No. 8 AZR 209/21
The German Federal Labour Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht – BAG) further clarified the requirements for lawful processing of personal data in a group context and confirmed the employer’s liability for breaches of the GDPR. The internal transfer of employee data within corporate groups is increasingly subject to scrutiny under labour and data protection law. In its judgment […]
German Supply Chain Act to be abolished – A Relief for Businesses
The new government is sending a strong signal in favor of cutting red tape and strengthering entrepreneurial freedom: the Supply Chain Act is being abolished. What maters now – and what opportunities are now opening up for companies? Review: The Supply Chain Act and its obligations Since 2023, the Supply Act (LkSG) has required companies […]
GDPR in the German Workplace – What Documents Must Every Employer Provide?
Employers in Germany are required to provide employees with GDPR information. Missing documents can lead to legal consequences. Here’s how to stay compliant – step by step. Many employers, especially German subsidiaries of international corporations, are unaware that under the GDPR they have specific obligations toward every employee hired in Germany. Compliance with these rules […]
Statutory lien on the cargo
According to § 440 of the German Commercial Code (HGB), carriers have a statutory lien on transported goods. In this article, we explain what it means for transport companies and their clients – in a concise and practice-oriented way. § 440 HGB applies whenever the freight contract is governed by the law of the Federal […]
Discussion of the Judgment: European Court of Justice, Judgment of October 4, 2024 – C-541/20 to C-555/20
On October 4, 2024, the European Court of Justice declared the regular return obligation for trucks null and void. The End of the Regular Return Obligation On October 4, 2024, the European Court of Justice declared the regular return obligation for trucks null and void. The Mobility Package I (Regulations 2020/1054, 2020/1055, and 2020/1057) was […]
NIS2 Directive Implementation Act – new cybersecurity regulation
The Act to Implement the EU NIS2 Directive and to Strengthen Cyber Security is currently at an advanced stage of the legislative process and is expected to come into force as early as March 2025. It introduces the EU-wide cyber security requirements of the EU NIS2 Directive into the German legal system. Who is affected […]
Judgement review: Saarbrücken Higher Regional Court, judgement of 8 February 2017 – 5 U 29/16. Liability of the shipper for damage caused to the vehicle
In its ruling of 8 February 2017, the Higher Regional Court of Saarbrücken dealt with the question of in which cases the shipper is liable for damage to the truck with which the carrier is transporting the goods. Facts of the case: The carrier had been commissioned as a subcontractor to transport eleven metal sheets […]
Intellectual property at trade fairs Information for international exhibitors participating in trade fairs in Germany
Legal protection granted in a given country for intellectual property rights such as patents, industrial designs and trademarks does not automatically extend to the territories of other countries. A fundamental rule of intellectual property law is the principle of territoriality. Issues of the existence and scope of protection, as well as the subject of the […]
EU regulations on road transport work
Transport companies are obliged to comply with the working regulations for road transport applicable in the European Union, which were introduced to improve working conditions and road safety. The rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers in road freight and passenger transport are regulated by the EU legislator in Regulation (EC) No […]
Freight forwarding contract. Legal classification, distinction from other contract types and liability issues
The careful drafting of contracts is of central importance in the freight forwarding industry. Given the complexity of logistics services, the international scope of many transactions and the risks associated with the transportation of goods, freight forwarders must take care to formulate their contracts precisely in order to avoid legal disputes and ensure that their […]
