5th edition “Zollrecht und Zollabwicklung” (Langenkamp / Dr. Hermeling) published
The 5th revised edition of the book “Zollrecht und Zollabwicklung” by Klaus-Peter Langenkamp and Dr. Jan Hermeling has been published as part of the Hagen Law School’s series of publications for the specialist lawyer course in transport and forwarding law.
Suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency is extended again until 30.04.2021
On 20.01.2021, the German government decided to extend the suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency for companies in financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the third time in a row, this time until 30.04.2021. Read more about the conditions that now apply.
BGH: Insolvency administrator may release professional secrecy holder from duty of confidentiality
In recent rulings in connection with the Wirecard committee of inquiry, the Federal Court of Justice has clarified that insolvency administrators are entitled to release professional secrecy holders such as auditors, tax consultants and lawyers from the duty of confidentiality insofar as the matter concerns the insolvency estate.
Monthly Tax Advice Newsletter: News from the world of tax law
Here you will find our monthly updated newsletter News from the world of tax law with the most important information and innovations relating to tax advice.
Goodbye GB – what happens to your Union stamps?
After tough negotiations, the post-Brexit agreement that completes the UK’s withdrawal from the EU single market and the customs union has been reached – the EU and the UK will thus enter a new era of “cooperation” on January 1, 2021. Read here what this means for your industrial property rights with EU-wide protection.
COVID-19 update: Suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency is extended until 31.12.2020
Since 27.03.2020, companies in financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been exempt from the obligation to file for insolvency for all insolvency grounds until 30.09.2020. The German government has now agreed to extend the suspension of insolvency until 31.12.2020.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Consequences of the lockdown for commercial tenants and landlords
The rise in COVID-19 infections and the desire for a uniform nationwide regulation for a so-called “lockdown” prompted a joint decision by the Federal Chancellor and the heads of state governments. Among other things, this resolution focuses on commercial tenancies and leases.
@Founders & Entrepreneurs | Save-the-Date: 16. & November 17, 2020 | Trade fair #ZZERODIGITAL
We are very pleased to support the virtual start-up and entrepreneur fair #ZZERODIGITAL as part of the Start-up Week Germany 2020! Over two days, there will be a colorful program on topics relevant to founders & entrepreneurs. Our partners Micaela Schork, LL.M. and Marius Rosenberg will be there as speakers and are looking forward to networking & new impulses.
ECJ: German truck toll too high – claim reimbursement in good time!
A ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on October 28, 2020 has caught the attention of the entire freight forwarding industry: The German truck toll has been too high for years and freight forwarders can claim money back. We summarize what freight forwarders need to know about this and what they need to do to claim a refund if necessary.