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Fixed-term employment contract – when a lawsuit for indefinite employment is worthwhile

Your fixed-term employment contract is expiring, and nobody is talking about an extension.

Inaction lawsuit for naturalisation: When and how to sue

Guidance for naturalisation applicants whose application has not been processed by the authority

Competition protection in commercial leases: tenant rights in shopping centres, BGH ruling on the "clause triad", rent reduction and termination. Lawyer in Cologne

Why the Federal Court of Justice declared a frequently used combination of clauses invalid

Unfair dismissal claim: 3-week deadline, proceedings before the labour court, realistic prospects of success and costs. Practical guide by lawyer Tieben, Cologne.

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Commercial lease agreement Typical mistakes and risks for entrepreneurs

Updated in accordance with BEG IV (text form instead of written form). Status:

Avoiding or delaying an eviction lawsuit – these options tenants have

A letter from the district court, legal proceedings in the postbox — suddenly

Written form in commercial tenancy law – when contracts are contestable

Last updated: April 2026 · Takes into account the BEG IV reform (written form instead of