Category: Archive
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“Vielfachabmahner II”: no penalty after an abusive warning
If a declaration is based on an abusive warning, the contractual penalty may not be enforceable.
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“Corona mouthwash”: advertising ban for notifiable diseases
The HWG ban also covers diseases added to the Infection Protection Act later.
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Deposits may be stated separately from the price
According to the CJEU and BGH, deposits are not part of the selling price.
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Collective redress actions possible since 13 October 2023
Under the new Consumer Rights Enforcement Act, associations can claim payment directly for consumers.
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Cancellation button mandatory since 1 July 2022
Online providers of subscriptions must allow easy cancellation via a button.
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UWG reform in force: reviews, influencers, consumer damages
With the implementation of the Omnibus Directive, key rules of the UWG and the Price Indication Ordinance change on 28 May 2022.
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CJEU on the order button: only the label counts
Whether an order button clearly indicates an obligation to pay depends solely on its wording.
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“Influencer III”: free products count as consideration
Products provided free of charge trigger the duty to label influencer posts.