On Friday 21 February, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) approved the £200 million settlement in the collective action between MasterCard and Walter Merricks representing 44 million UK consumers. … [Read more...] about UK litigation funding: Mastercard settlement approved by court despite funder challenge
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Will labour law go digital after all?
In addition to the modernization of the Verification Act, the German "traffic light government" has passed a few more simplifications, at least in terms of digitality - although you have to look … [Read more...] about Will labour law go digital after all?
UK Litigation funding: Court deliberation of ‘multiple approach’ back on the timetable
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that it will finally lift the stay on consideration of a crucial question on the validity of litigation funding agreements, potentially reshaping the landscape for … [Read more...] about UK Litigation funding: Court deliberation of ‘multiple approach’ back on the timetable
UPC has jurisdiction over actions for damages following a decision issued by national courts
The UPC Court of Appeal (CoA) ruled on 16 January 2025, that the UPC has jurisdiction on a separate action for damages. It came after a contracting member state's (CMS) court decided that a European … [Read more...] about UPC has jurisdiction over actions for damages following a decision issued by national courts
The year 2025 begins with good news for employers: German employment contract evidence requirement greatly simplified and now possible electronically
Shortly before the German "traffic light government" collapsed, it actually passed a significant simplification for everyday HR work: As of 1 January 2025, employers will be able to send the essential … [Read more...] about The year 2025 begins with good news for employers: German employment contract evidence requirement greatly simplified and now possible electronically
UPC Court of Appeal denies liability of Belkin’s managing directors as intermediaries for patent infringement – Partial suspensive effect of the appeal granted
On 13 September 2024, the Munich Local Division (LD) granted a permanent injunction based on a standard essential patent (SEP) against Belkin and several of its corporate officers. Belkin appealed … [Read more...] about UPC Court of Appeal denies liability of Belkin’s managing directors as intermediaries for patent infringement – Partial suspensive effect of the appeal granted