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Lawyers' duty of care: High disciplinary penalties for incorrect citations

An appeal should be legally convincing – not merely appear to be...

Rent arrears: Things only get serious after the grace period expires

When does rent arrears justify termination of a lease? The Supreme Court (OGH) ruled in...

An amendment to the Unfair Competition Act (UWG) against supposedly environmentally friendly products

Since September 27, 2026, stricter rules against... have been in effect in Austria.

A falling-out alone is not enough: The hurdles for dismissing a managing director

When can a managing shareholder be removed against their will? The...

Even well-known brands have to withstand political opinions.

The ECJ had to clarify when the use of a known...

AI is a tax assistant, not the ultimate decision-maker.

Artificial intelligence can be a valuable aid in complex tax matters....

Short Facebook text as a copyrighted work

Even a few lines can be protected by copyright: The ECJ ruled...

Misleading advice from family counseling centers: Liability even without payment

Free advice does not automatically mean exemption from liability: The Supreme Court clarified,...

Shitstorm and intangible damage: Not arbitrary multiplication

A shitstorm can cause significant intangible damage – but not...

UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) in complex systems: Contract purpose as the benchmark

If a system fails to fulfill its intended purpose, this can...