Key Aspects of German Business Law A Practical Manual

This book presents a clear and precise overview of the key aspects of German business law. It was written by attorneys involved in the daily practice of business law in Germany and is aimed at people who wish to orient themselves quickly with the German legal system and the manner in which it impact...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Wendler, Michael (Editor), Tremml, Bernd (Editor), Buecker, Bernard John (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2006, 2006
Edition:3rd ed. 2006
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Overview of the German legal system and its role in light of Germany’s membership in the European Communities
  • How to establish or acquire a business in Germany
  • Recognized forms of business organizations
  • Establishment of a company or branch office
  • The Acquisition of closely held Companies
  • Valuation of business enterprises
  • “Pseudo-foreign companies” in Germany - The Centros, Überseering and Inspire Art decisions of the European Court of Justice
  • Commercial law
  • The law of contracts
  • General terms of business (AGBs)
  • Torts
  • Product liability under German and European law
  • Real-estate property law Germany
  • The law of bankruptcy and security interests
  • Unfair competition
  • The law of public procurement
  • Distribution agreements
  • Private public partnerships
  • Copyright
  • Labor law
  • Aspects of German labor law
  • Residence and work permit
  • Essentials of social security law in the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Computer law
  • Computer law
  • Electronic commerce
  • Protection of internet domain names
  • Procedural law
  • Enforcement of rights and claims through the courts and arbitration tribunals/The German attorney fees
  • Principles of the legal regulation of attorney fees
  • Notaries in Germany
  • European law
  • Institutions of the European Community
  • Antitrust law in the European community
  • Tax law
  • German tax law
  • IP
  • The PCT and the enforcement of patents in Europe
  • Trademark protection in Germany and Europe