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For tight budgets – AXTON ATX coaxial speakers tested

In the entry-level price segment the ATC components from AXTON are among the best-selling branded speakers in Germany. But coaxial systems in the same series are also available to deliver a great sound for little money. The Car & HiFi trade magazine has thoroughly tested the ATX100 (10 cm), ATX130 (13 cm) and ATX165 (16.5 cm) in issue 5/2019. It was entirely impressed by the quality and performance of the new AXTON units: “Solid speaker with a good sound” is the verdict of the testers, awarding all three speakers the ‘Best Product’ accolade. QUALITY FOR SMART BUYERS That the prices ... Read more

MTR Rechtsanwälte – Experience with post-contractual non-compete clauses for managing directors

Post-contractual non-compete clauses between companies and managing directors need to be balanced in order to be effective. Post-contractual non-compete clauses are designed to protect the interests of the company after the managing director leaves. For this reason, the parties typically agree that the managing director shall not perform work for a competing company for a certain period following his departure. In return, the managing director receives compensation for observing the period of non-competition. Our experience at MTR Rechtsanwälte https://www.mtrlegal.com/en.html shows that this kind of prohibition on competition needs to be balanced and that the managing director”s freedom to choose an ... Read more

New EMPHASER Amplifiers for Audiophile Music Lovers

With the SENSE amplifiers, the EA-S2 (2-channel) and the EA-S4 (4-channel), the well-known EMPHASER (http://www.emphaser.com/) brand now has two top class power amps in its product range that combine excellent music reproduction and a natural sound with lots of power. The quality of the SENSE amplifiers is already evident in their well-engineered internal design. The well-conceived class A/B Darlington circuit using bipolar transistors impresses with its high power and low distortion figures. The first class components guarantee a long life and maximum reliability – making both SENSE models the perfect amplifiers for all musical enjoyment. The quality finish of the ... Read more

ECJ: Cookies require users” active consent

The use of cookies on websites requires users” active consent. That was the verdict of the ECJ in a ruling from October 1, 2019 (Az.: C-673/17). Users regularly encounter what are referred to as “cookies” on websites online. These are used for storing information on a user”s hard drive. We at the commercial law firm MTR Rechtsanwälte https://www.mtrlegal.com/en.html note that this makes recognizing users and their preferences quicker when they revisit a website. It is also common for users to come across pre-checked boxes on websites that indicate consent to the use of cookies. According to the ECJ”s ruling, this ... Read more

FG Münster: Managing director”s salary plus pension payments does not necessarily equal hidden profit distributions

Pension payments to a shareholder with a controlling stake who also draws a managing director”s salary do not necessarily constitute hidden profit distributions according to the Finanzgericht (FG) Münster, the Fiscal Court of Münster. If a shareholder draws an appropriate salary and additionally receives other forms of remuneration, this normally constitutes hidden profit distributions. We at the commercial law firm MTR Rechtsanwälte https://www.mtrlegal.com/en.html note that this has implications, inter alia, for the calculation of corporation tax. Having said that, not every additional income stream gives rise to the assumption of a hidden profit distribution, as a ruling by the FG ... Read more

SmartTOP convertible top control for the BMW 6 Series permanently reduced in price

Las Vegas, Nevada – October 29, 2019 The SmartTOP manufacturer Mods4cars is pleased to announce a price reduction for BMW 6 Series Convertible owners. The retrofitted additional convertible top control for the BMW 6 Series (E64) is now permanently lowered in price and is now available for 169 Euro + tax. “We hope that even more convertible drivers will be able to enjoy our sophisticated additional functions and thereby enjoy their top down driving experience more,” says PR spokesman Sven Tornow. The SmartTOP convertible top control is a complementary module providing valuable functional extensions to the convertibles top. With it ... Read more