If a lot of employees at a company fall ill at the same time, this may be problematic for the business. If, however, the employees are only pretending to be too sick to work, this could have employment-related consequences for them. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, […]
As demonstrated by a ruling of the Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Nürnberg [Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg], flawed guidance on the right of withdrawal can also be found in real estate loans concluded after June 10, 2010. That means that it is possible to withdraw from these. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, […]
Interest rates for building loans were considerably higher between 2010 and 2013 than they are today. Consequently, it may well be worthwhile withdrawing from real estate loans that were taken out after June 10, 2010. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: Real estate […]
A creator’s exclusive right of distribution encompasses the right to put up the original work and its replicates for sale and advertise these. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: The Bundesgerichtshof (BGH), Germany’s Federal Court of Justice, has significantly bolstered copyright law with […]
Banks and savings banks continued to make use of flawed guidance on the right of withdrawal with respect to loan agreements even after June 10, 2010. In many cases, it remains possible to withdraw from these loans. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: […]
As a family-owned firm, we understand the stakes at hand for family companies, both as regards legal, economic and tax aspects, as well as the underlying human relationships. This gives unique capacity to provide solutions adapted to our clients’ needs. Our experience in this area has enabled us to conceive and set up a specific […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Sébastien Watelet of Litannie, Haulotte, Watelet & Associates. Sébastien has joined IR as our exclusive Tax (Law) Member in Belgium. The firm Litannie, Haulotte, Watelet & Associés is a real partner in the day-to-day business. We advise, defend and support you in […]
A will not only provides the opportunity to designate heirs but also to exclude people from the inheritance. It is not necessary to mention the heirs in a so-called “Negativtestament” (negative will). GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: With the help of a […]
Tax oases have had their day. Anyone who still has untaxed income in foreign accounts ought to give thought in due course to submitting a voluntary declaration. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria as well as other countries were popular […]
Though the legal and tax rules are different from one jurisdiction to another, family owned company have to face similar problems whatever their nationality. For instance, they have to transfer the control from one generation to the next. They may have to open their share capital to third parties (senior executives, investment funds, competitors, IPO). […]
If a word mark is registered in relation to romance novels, among other things, a magazine bearing the same name does not necessarily infringe the rights protected under trademark law. That was the verdict of the Oberlandesgericht (OLG) Hamburg [Higher Regional Court of Hamburg]. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, […]
Five truck manufacturers illegally fixed the prices of vehicles, among other things, over a period of 14 years. The financial loss incurred by forwarders and other transportation companies is enormous. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: The five major truck manufacturers (Daimler, MAN, […]