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Always record exclusivity agreements in writing. An oral exclusivity agreement is valid in principle, but as soon as the other party fails to abide by it, you must... the existence and content thereof...

Yes, as an employer, you may unilaterally change or withdraw a lease car that counts as a condition of employment under certain conditions – but only if you have recorded this in writing beforehand in a unilateral...

You make a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) enforceable by clearly defining six things: a concrete objective, a clear definition of what is confidential, practical usage agreements, a check on the terms...

A non-solicitation clause is valid in principle, but does not automatically hold up in court. An entrepreneur who wishes to prevent a departing employee from luring colleagues to their new employer can...

Do you want to change a previously agreed price, for example by increasing the rental or purchase price? Always record that change in writing and have all parties sign it. If you do not do so, then...

Do you want to get off to a good legal start as an entrepreneur? Then arrange at least four things: registering your company in the Commercial Register, choosing a suitable legal form, and binding agreements in writing...

In a business acquisition, existing agreements largely determine what you are actually buying. Whether contracts with customers, suppliers, landlords, financiers, and staff automatically transfer depends on the...

High GDPR fines of up to 20 million euros are possible, but as an ordinary SME, you almost never need to fear those maximum amounts. When determining a...

A standard non-compete clause from a model contract or found on the internet is usually not a good idea: judges are increasingly setting aside such generally worded clauses, which means that as an employer you actually...

If you work with a marketing agency, always record the agreements in a clear contract and never blindly sign a standard agreement. After all, as an entrepreneur, you are often ultimately responsible for...