Month: October 2019

The Bundesjustizministerium, Germany”s Federal Ministry of Justice, has submitted draft legislation designed to combat corporate criminality. The bill provides for, among other things, significantly harsher penalties. Going forward, businesses could be faced with significantly harsher penalties in the event of serious legal violations. The Bundesjustizministerium has submitted draft legislation to this effect, as was first reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung. While the bill is not yet publicly available, media reports indicate that businesses should anticipate, among other things, the possibility of having to pay hefty sums in the event of legal violations. The reports suggest, for instance, that fines will ... Read more

When buying a new car you have the option of also ordering a factory multimedia or a sat nav system with a large display. If you wish to retrofit your new car at a later time, or equip a used vehicle with a modern infotainer with a large display, this is usually not a simple undertaking. The aftermarket offers many device models, but in most cases these models feature a small display only. Also with many of these 2-DIN systems the connection to important CAN bus based functions is either quite restricted or even completely missing. Those times are over ... Read more

There are thousands of scenic harbours all around the world but nothing can match the iconic cityscapes of Sydney Harbour. The all-time favourite Sydney Opera House, the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge, spectacular harbour precincts and harbour itself come together to present a stunning picturesque experience. The best way to experience the opulence and beauty of Sydney is aboard a private boat hire. Take in the surrounding sights, enjoy walking on the squashy gold-tinted beaches and feel the engaging ambience of Sydney from its depth. Choose from a fleet of hundreds of vessels, ranging from small boats and catamarans to luxury ... Read more

The Steinhoff accounting scandal has shaken investors. Those who have incurred losses can join the ongoing model case proceedings pursuant to the German Capital Markets Model Case Act, the Kapitalanleger-Musterverfahrensgesetz (KapMuG). At the end of 2017, investors in Steinhoff International Holding N.V. were rocked by news of accounting irregularities. The company”s share price subsequently collapsed. We at the commercial law firm MTR Rechtsanwälte https://www.mtrlegal.com/en.html report that investors who have incurred losses can now register and assert their claims for damages as part of model case proceedings. Model case proceedings against Steinhoff International Holding N.V. are currently being heard by the ... Read more

The human brain not only controls our thinking, feeling, and acting – it also forms our habits. This is the task of the “basal ganglia.” Composed of several nuclei, they are the part of our brain that, among other things, forms routine activities from accumulating actions. “If a thought or activity is repeated several times, the basal ganglia eventually take control and form a new neuronal path. This automatically forms new habits – so that in the future we no longer have to consciously think about and decide what to do, but the reaction, conduct, or thinking occurs automatically,” explains ... Read more