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Product Liability Directive now also covers software

With the new EU Product Liability Directive, the European legislator has reformed product liability law...

Processing fees in consumer loans: Transparency requirement pursuant to Section 6 Paragraph 3 of the Consumer Protection Act (KSchG).

The Supreme Court recently addressed the issue of... again.

Liability of the dog owner

The plaintiff was walking her daughter's dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel...

ECJ tightens data protection obligations for online marketplaces

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in its judgment of...

„Virgin Gin Alcohol-Free“ is a misleading product name.

The ECJ's decision C-563/24 of 13 November 2025...

Supreme Court questions the preclusive period of Section 12 Paragraph 3 of the Insurance Contract Act

Constitutional concerns regarding the one-year limitation period for legal action in insurance law...

Pain and suffering compensation after medical malpractice: Supreme Court increases compensation for lifelong consequences 

Tax liability of authorized signatories according to Section 9 BAO

By decision of June 25, 2025 (GZ Ro 2023/13/0020, RIS)...

Labeling someone a "criminal drug dealer" on TV is permissible – Vienna Higher Regional Court confirms acquittal

International copyright infringement

International prosecution of copyright infringements is generally complex,...