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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 August Sander Award – Prize for Portrait Photography, sponsored by Ulla Bartenbach and Prof. Dr. Kurt Bartenbach in collaboration with Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur, Cologne will be awarded for the second time in 2020. The prize is designed to promote young artists working in the field of documentary and conceptual photography. In honor of August Sander”s seminal contribution to portrait photography, the candidates” photographic work should primarily focus on portraiture. The prize is awarded every two years. National and international artists aged 40 and under who work mainly with photography are eligible to enter. The prize is endowed ... Read more

Bormia Bio Homogenizer “The Future Has Begun” Innovation in homogenization in industrial food processing requires new and holistic thinking. This is worthwhile, because genuine natural processes in food processing combine “Ecology & Economy” in just one process step and at the same time increase product quality. The new BORMIA® Bio Homogenizer is a further development of the BORMIA® Bio Spring Water Generator, whose effect on the organism has been certified by cell biology and biophysics. These extraordinary results are directly transferable to all product results of the Bio Homogenizer. Costs down & quality up… The cost/benefit optimization in food processing ... Read more