Possibility of formal warnings in response to violations of the GDPR Whether a violation of

BGH – Champagne must define the taste of a champagne sorbet A champagne sorbet needs

German Finance Ministry confirms simplification of input tax deduction from invoices Following the decision of

European Commission fines electronics manufacturers for e-commerce price manipulation The European Commission has imposed fines

Legality of advertising with statements on the effects of medical treatments Advertisements featuring statements on

ECJ – Distinctive character necessary for registration as EU trade mark For a sign to

ECJ on the protection of geographical indications of origin As in the case of trade

BAG – Employers can claw back bonus payments The Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG), Germany“s Federal Labour Court,

M&A – Tighter rules for foreign investors entering German market While corporate mergers and acquisitions