General measures Period of social isolation Peru is in a state of emergency and compulsory social isolation from March 16 to April 26, 2020[1]. Bonds issued by the Peruvian government Due to this exceptional situation, the government has granted a bonus of S/ 380 to 3 million vulnerable households due to poverty or extreme poverty […]
There are currently many uncertainties and questions in connection with the coronavirus and the fulfilment of running IT contracts. Are the contractual partners released from their obligation to perform? Must the software developer also perform in the event of infection or illness and is he still entitled to his agreed remuneration? When can the software […]
The current corona crisis raises a number of issues in terms of tenancy law. Among other things, questions arise from the fact that tenants may not be able to pay part or all of their rent and thus landlords could also find themselves in considerable difficulties, specifically where they are heavily dependent on rental income, […]
Amazon and other online intermediary retailers have long faced criticism for allowing third parties to sell counterfeit or other IP-infringing products on their platforms. In one such case, Coty discovered its Davidoff Hot Water fragrance being offered for sale on Amazon by unknown third parties, which infringed Coty’s trade mark rights. Following a reference to […]
As already reported, the German government, parliament and state representatives have addressed important aspects of the issue of short-time working. On Friday, 13 March, a fast-track procedure was used to decide on easing the burden on companies. The following three modifications to short-time working will come into force for a limited period (until the end […]
One of the most pressing problems of companies, freelancers, and self-employed individuals in the coronavirus crisis is the associated liquidity bottleneck. For this reason, we are presenting some of the emergency measures that are already available. In this regard, Bavaria provides liquidity to those affected (item 1), besides Federal measures like tax relief (item 2), […]
In the course of the coronavirus pandemic, some suppliers are experiencing difficulties in meeting their supply obligations. This is frequently discussed under the aspect of force majeure where suppliers are supposedly able to be released from their duties by invoking it. Is this correct? While the concept of force majeure is not governed by German […]
Although compulsory presence has been controversially discussed for a long time and had already been handled differently in other countries, it has not yet been possible in Germany to date. Due to the current ban on holding meetings, the obligation to attend general meetings is now set to be relaxed with the intention of making […]
March 2020 K&L Gates lawyers have contributed to a number of articles and commentaries regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and its legal implications on industries around the world. Below are some of the published articles that have captured our lawyers’ insights in this area (with links provided where accessible without a subscription) in addition to the […]
The modern Olympic Games can be traced back to 1896 and has only previously been suspended three times. The well-being of everyone involved must always take precedence and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been suspended until sometime in 2021. Holding the Games in the current climate would have been irresponsible, and potentially trigger other tricky […]
The current situation in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a challenge for companies in all industries. In this section, we provide you with answers to the most relevant legal questions. If you need concrete support, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. We will gladly call you back at short notice. Answers to stock corporation […]
On 29 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its decision in Sky v SkyKick. The judgment provides important guidance on the grounds available to an applicant seeking to challenge a trademark post-grant, especially where the registration include general terms such as “computer software” and “financial services”. In April 2018, Mr Justice Arnold of the […]