Journal
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On the Publication of Private Information
Freedom of the Press, Protection of Privacy, Public Interest, Right to One’s Own Image, Right to PrivacyRead more: On the Publication of Private InformationAttorney Daniel in an SR3 Radio Interview The publication of private information must always be carefully weighed. Not least because content published digitally, in particular, can now only be controlled with significant effort – both in terms of personnel and technology. In light of recent events: Jens Spahn’s Sardinia photo with a child The discussion…
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Poaching and Diverting Clients by Exploiting Trade Secrets
Read more: Poaching and Diverting Clients by Exploiting Trade SecretsOwner of a beauty salon successfully obtains an injunction against her former freelance employee (a physician) In preliminary injunction proceedings conducted by attorney Florian Daniel on behalf of the petitioner before the Berlin Regional Court, the former independent contractor (the respondent) was prohibited from poaching the petitioner’s clients by exploiting her knowledge of scheduled treatment…
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On the Liability of a GmbH Managing Director for Organizational Negligence
Email Marketing, Managing Director Liability, Organizational Negligence, Personal Liability, Tortious Infringement of Legal InterestsRead more: On the Liability of a GmbH Managing Director for Organizational NegligenceThe Managing Director’s Personal Liability for Injunctive Relief Regarding Tortious Violations of Legal Interests by the GmbH The “new case law” of the Federal Court of Justice regarding the (personal) liability of a GmbH managing director for acts of unfair competition committed by the company he represents (BGH, judgment of June 18, 2014, Case No.:…
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The use of the ‘R’ symbol requires corresponding trademark rights
Read more: The use of the ‘R’ symbol requires corresponding trademark rightsThe Berlin Regional Court has prohibited the use of the ® symbol (“R” in a circle”) even though a corresponding registered trademark is not in force. When using the ® symbol, corresponding TRADEMARK rights must exist! In preliminary injunction proceedings conducted by Attorney Daniel on behalf of the petitioner before the Berlin Regional Court, the…
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Time and again, this *darn* point of contention
Read more: Time and again, this *darn* point of contentionThose who look closely have the advantage! The plaintiff withdraws her motion for a preliminary injunction during the oral hearing before the Erfurt Regional Court (gritting her teeth). In a preliminary injunction proceeding conducted by Attorney Daniel before the Erfurt Regional Court, in which the defendant’s legal interests were represented, the plaintiff withdrew her motion…
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A Song of Praise for the Charlottenburg District Court!
Read more: A Song of Praise for the Charlottenburg District Court!The sought-after injunction in a copyright matter was issued in record time. The general perception of the courts’ activity – or inactivity – and the often-lamented slowness of the judicial system is true – but not always! Since it’s usually only bad news that makes the headlines (there’s no news like bad news), we’re reporting…