1. Ruling of European Court of Justice on jurisdiction in product liability case-
Another interesting judgment of the ECJ on jurisdiction in cross-border disputes was handed down on 22 February 2024 in a product liability...more
3/4/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
Car Dealerships ,
Damages ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Germany ,
Insurance Industry ,
Manufacturers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Product Defects
1. German Federal Court of Justice rules on reimbursement of disputed workshop invoices by insurance companies -
On 16 January 2024, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, “BGH”) decided five cases, all...more
1. European Court of Justice rules on withdrawal rights regarding vehicle financing and leasing -
In a judgment released on 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) further clarified the requirements for...more
1/3/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Auto Lease ,
Electric Vehicles ,
EU ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Financing ,
Germany ,
Lease Financing ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Motor Vehicles ,
New Legislation ,
Right to Repair ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Transportation Industry
1. Proposal for EU directive for right to repair no longer covering motor vehicles -
The European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has voted on a draft report on the proposed EU directive...more
12/4/2023
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Automotive Industry ,
Competition ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Germany ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Lenders ,
Manufacturers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
New Legislation ,
Payment Protection Insurance ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Right to Repair ,
UK Data Protection Act
1. European Court of Justice rules on access to electronic vehicle data system-
The European Court of Justice („ECJ“) on 5 October 2023 ruled that car manufacturers cannot impose conditions on independent repairers‘ access...more
The mobility and automotive industry continues to undergo dynamic change. As the market evolves, so does the legal framework for the industry. Dr. Sebastian Keding, Dr. Heiko Kermer, Max Küttner and David G. Schäfer provide...more
6/1/2023
/ Auto Parts ,
Automotive Industry ,
Borrowers ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Court of Justice (ECJ) ,
Lenders ,
Liability Insurance ,
Loans ,
Manufacturers ,
UK