Federal Court of Justice (judgment of 29 January 2025): The six-month limitation period under § 548 BGB begins with the actual recovery of physical control – not with the end of the lease.

Standard limitation period, start of the limitation period and the defence of limitation – why companies must consistently monitor outstanding receivables.

Only those entered in the list of shareholders are deemed shareholders vis-à-vis the GmbH – an incorrect list can effectively hollow out the shareholder position.

Federal Labour Court (judgment of 3 June 2025): Statutory minimum leave cannot be waived during an existing employment relationship – settlements must cleanly distinguish between minimum leave and additional leave.

Ordinary and nominal capital increase, protection against dilution and special rights – what shareholders and managing directors need to pay attention to.

Information filed beyond what is required, such as private addresses, remains permanently public – subsequent deletion or redaction is not possible.

Federal Social Court (judgment of 13 November 2025): Providing a company car does not fulfil the minimum wage entitlement – contributions are additionally payable on the minimum wage.

Court of Appeal Berlin (order of 17 May 2024): In the case of amendments to the articles of association, the complete model protocol must always be filed – extracts lead to rejection.

Higher Labour Court of Düsseldorf (judgment of 14 January 2025): Anyone who bindingly promises a permanent position shortly before the end of the probationary period may not dismiss without new circumstances.

Higher Regional Court of Cologne (order of 24 April 2024): The suffix "eGbR" may also appear within the name – for reasons of legal certainty, placing it at the end is nevertheless recommended.