englischCapital market players are regularly part of a group of companies. The classification of a company as a subsidiary has significant effects on the subsidiary and the parent company. In the law on transparency of shareholdings and takeover law, membership in such a group of companies is [...]

englischLabour law is case law. Even for non-lawyers, a rudimentary understanding is of utmost importance in professional life. Whether as an employee or employer, knowing the rights and obligations of the actors is a decisive advantage - even long before a conflict arises.

This book clarifies the [...]

englischFor the first time, this work deals comprehensively with the legal institution of a grace period in patent infringement proceedings. By granting such a grace period, the automatic injunction in accordance with Sec. 139 (1) of the German Patent Act can be limited temporally in case of [...]

englischScaling up carbon pricing initiatives is essential, especially in times of a fragmented climate regime, carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and a growing need to increase ambition and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This book starts with the international climate framework and explores the [...]

englischCan board members and managing directors effectively exempt themselves from liability by having the shareholders approve the act in advance? The work is intended to contribute to more legal certainty in dealing with “exclusion of liability”. While the exculpatory effect of consent is [...]