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The new thresholds for corporations in corporate law and their effects
Corporate Law , Commercial Law
The Federal Ministry of Justice published a regulation on the adjustment of the threshold values in company law (UGB-Schwellenwerte-Verordnung) on 20…
Duty of care required of the bank in the event of phishing fraud (OGH 7Ob 95/24g, 28.08.2024)
Banking Law
1. Facts of the case
A bank customer (plaintiff) fell victim to social engineering. He received a phishing text message disguised as a message from…
Voluntary catastrophe aid and labour law - What do employers need to consider?
Employment Law for Companies
After the severe storms and floods that hit eastern Austria last weekend, many volunteers are working around the clock to deal with the disaster. Most…
Written form required for training cost reimbursement agreements (OGH 24.04.2024, 9 ObA 57/23g)
Employment Law for Companies , Civil Law , Contract Law
1. Facts of the case
The employer (plaintiff) and employee (defendant) concluded an employment contract which contained general provisions on the…
The implementation amendment to the Directive of collective legal claims (VRUN) - the ‘new’ collective action
Civil Law , Civil Litigation
Behind the name ‘Amendment to the Directive on the Implementation of Representative Actions (VRUN, Federal Law Gazette I 2024/85) is a legislative…
Digital identity - the eIDAS 2.0 amendment
Payment Law , Civil Law , Business Law
1. Introduction
The eIDAS 2.0 amendment (link) was published in the Official Journal of the EU at the end of April 2024 and has been in force since…
The Accessibility Act in the payment transaction sector
Banking Law , Payment Law
The Austrian legislative body passed the Accessibility Act (BaFG) in July 2023. The BaFG is intended to ensure accessibility for people with…
The future of data usage in the EU: The Data Act
Administrative Criminal Law
The EU Data Act came into effect in January 2024. It will be applicable from 12 September 2025 and has the potential to fundamentally change the way…
Government housing and construction measures - exemption from fees when buying your own home
Real Estate Law
1. Background
The legislator has decided to exempt the purchase or construction of a residential property to satisfy the urgent housing needs of the…