1. “No re-export to Russia” clauses become mandatory for certain contracts within the EU -
As of March 20, 2024, so-called “no re-export to Russia” clauses have become mandatory for certain types of contracts concluded by...more
5/3/2024
/ Auto Parts ,
Automotive Industry ,
Buyers ,
EU ,
EU Directive ,
Exports ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Germany ,
Insurance Industry ,
Motor Vehicles ,
OEM ,
Proposed Amendments ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Russia ,
Sellers
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. 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. German parliament passes amendment of Competition Act -
The German parliament has amended the German Competition Act (Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen). The changes are intended to speed up sector investigations...more
10/2/2023
/ Antitrust Division ,
Automotive Industry ,
Clean Energy ,
Competition ,
Competition Act ,
EU ,
Federal Cartel Offices ,
Germany ,
Manufacturers ,
Motor Vehicles ,
Suppliers