The LathamGermany blog, published by Latham & Watkins LLP, focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to data protection and privacy law, particularly the enforcement and implications of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It covers topics such as regulatory changes in GDPR enforcement, strategies for defending against data protection fines, insights into European Court of Justice rulings on GDPR penalties, and the legal challenges posed by cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. The blog also discusses the evolving roles of supervisory authorities and complainants in GDPR enforcement, as well as the intersection of data protection with corporate legal risk management.
von Frank Grell, Stefan Patzer, Dr. Marco Grotenrath
Der Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) hat mit Urteil vom 18. November 2020 (IV ZR 217/19) entschieden, dass Ansprüche gegen GmbH-Geschäftsführer auf Ersatz von Zahlungen, die nach Insolvenzreife vorgenommen wurden, vom Versicherungsschutz der…
by Dr. Nikolaos Paschos, Dr. Susan Kempe-Müller, Pia Sösemann
With virtual connectivity on the rise, the tech industry has seen an increase in dual- and tri-track M&A processes, as well as in private equity investments.
2020 was a…
by Dr. Henning Schneider, Christoph Engeler
The healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) sector remained particularly active throughout 2020. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, deal activity was very strong in the first half of the year — with notable transactions including…
By Dr. Tobias Larisch and Dr. Jana Dammann de Chapto
The energy and infrastructure sectors continue to experience transformative changes at a high pace, a trend that Latham expects to sustain momentum for the foreseeable future.
Energy Sector
The global…
by Dr. Michael Esser, Dr. Max Hauser, Dr. Jan Höft, Prof. Dr. Sven B. Völcker, Dr. Jana K. Dammann de Chapto, Judith W. Jacop
The Digitalization Act, which entered into force on January 19, 2021,…
von Tim Wybitul
Die Latham DSGVO-Schadensersatztabelle gibt einen Überblick über aktuelle Entscheidungen deutscher Gerichte zu Schmerzensgeldern nach der EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO).
Die Tabelle fasst Urteile übersichtlich zusammen, die Klägern immateriellen Schadensersatz wegen Datenschutzverstößen zusprechen. Zudem zeigt sie, welche Verstöße zu welchen…
By Alice Fisher and Prof. Dr. Thomas Grützner
Recent developments include updated DOJ compliance guidance, a continued rise in FCPA proceedings and penalties, and new investigatory approaches in light of the pandemic.
2020 saw many important developments in US white…
by Dr. Christoph Baus, Tim Wybitul and Stefan Patzer
Recent developments in the area of collective redress will redefine the litigation landscape in Germany and throughout Europe.
Mass actions have been on the rise throughout Europe for some time.…
by Frank Grell and Dr. Nils Röver
Looking back at the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit many companies hard and amplified disruptive trends in various sectors. In addition to other measures to address COVID-19 impact on businesses,…
von Burc Hesse, Dr. Tobias Larisch
The German M&A/PE market was off to a good start in 2020, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, unsettling the market and leaving many market participants to wonder whether we were going to…
