Yesterday, the European Copyright Society (ECS) published its Opinion on the CJEU MIO/konektra cases C- 580/23 and C-795/23 (originality and infringement test of works of applied art). The Executive Summary is reproduced below and the full Opinion is available here: ecs-opinion-mio-konektra.pdf Executive summary Background. In Cofemel, the CJEU recognized that (i) the standard test … Read more
In the realm of real estate, one of the most significant investments is in apartment buildings. Such properties not only require regular maintenance but also adequate protection against natural disasters, including floods. This underscores the importance of obtaining comprehensive flood insurance under the umbrella of apartment building insurance. What is Apartment Building Insurance? Apartment building … Read more
The story that data reveals is complicated—but somehow very human. Until about 13,600 years ago, any wolf living in what is now Alaska would have lived on the usual wolf diet: rabbits, moose, and a whole range of other land animals. But starting around 13,600 years ago, the nitrogen isotopes locked in ancient wolves’ bones … Read more
In the competitive market for financial advice, advisory firms often seek to find ways to differentiate themselves from one another. For firms with high-net-worth clientele, one way to do this is to offer alternative investments, such as private equity, private debt, or hedge funds, which may offer clients the ability to invest in a more … Read more
Die große Überraschung blieb aus. Die Verfassungsbeschwerden gegen das Strompreisbremsegesetz von insgesamt 22 Betreibern von Anlagen zur grünen Stromerzeugung wurden zurückgewiesen (Az.:1 BvR 460/23, 1 BvR 611/23). Blickt man allein auf die tragenden Gründe für die Erfolglosigkeit der Beschwerden, hält das Urteil in der Tat wenig Überraschendes bereit. Interessant wird die Entscheidung allerdings in ihren … Read more
