Current topics in international Business Law

LNG import ban and tougher action against shadow fleet

Less Bureaucracy – More Uncertainty? What International Medium-Sized Companies Should Consider.

Utilize new data rights – avoid compliance risks.

What internationally active companies with UK connections need to know now.

New measures against the shadow fleet, Russian energy sector, and financial actors: What companies need to know now.

Recognize dynamics – Build resilience: What companies need to know and do now.

The new Commercial Courts in Germany are here. Learn about the advantages the English-language commercial courts offer your company in economic disputes.

This article shows how to avoid tariffs as a supplier by using the appropriate Incoterms 2020 clause in your supply contracts with U.S. buyers.

Inaccurate, redundant, or outdated contract language causes problems. Here are some examples and suggested wording.

Selected, freely accessible professional literature, decisions, and information on international business law (continuously updated).

The usual exclusion of international private law in choice of law clauses is superfluous and incorrect. The solution is simple.

Export contracts must include a "no re-export to Russia" clause under certain circumstances from 20 March 2024.

The Hamburg Guidelines facilitate the handling of foreign law in international legal disputes.

Timeless "lessons" from the Simple Sabotage Field Manual by the US Office of Strategic Services (1944) on sabotaging an organization.

This guidance paper is relevant to users of the lncoterms® 2020 rules for shipping goods in containers through ports anywhere in the world.

Case law on the burden of proof with regard to email, fax, read receipt, and secure delivery methods.

The Federal Court of Justice addressed the effectiveness of the clause 'No oral side agreements exist.'

The discovery process is essential in the United States for preparing litigation. Also in international arbitration?

A contract clause with the addition "to the extent permitted by law" is ineffective. In the case of a jurisdiction clause, this is a serious issue.

Overview of the changes in the Incoterms® 2020 compared to the Incoterms® 2010.

How to Withdraw from a Purchase Contract Legally Securely.

A pre-formulated clause stating that the contracting parties have supposedly reached an individual agreement is counterproductive.

Contract parties often use capitalized clauses in commercial contracts. This makes reading unnecessarily hard. There is a simple solution.

Relevant case law on terms and conditions in 2021

The "Indemnity" clause is one of the most important provisions in a commercial contract. However, in practice, it is not applied correctly.

Requirements for confidentiality measures and the burden of proof in the protection of trade secrets.