Managing director liable despite settlement clause in termination agreement A managing director may be liable

BGH: Beer cannot be promoted as „bekömmlich“ Beer cannot be promoted as „bekömmlich“, i.e. „wholesome“

OLG Köln: Unfair advertising due to false statements about discount promotion Caution is in order

Reclaiming advances on commission payments requires transparent presentation A company demanding that advances on commission

EGC: A word mark consisting of two letters can be registered as an EU trade

Unfair exploitation of a product“s reputation by imitating its well-known design A product“s good reputation

OLG München – Extraordinary termination of a commercial agency agreement It is possible for a

Bundeskartellamt imposes fines running into millions for illegal arrangements The Bundeskartallemt, Germany“s Federal Cartel Office,

BVerfG – Proportionality in relation to allegations of delayed filing for insolvency Allegations of delayed

ECJ – Commercial agents can claim compensation for termination during probationary period Even if a