A real-life case that raises unexpected questions: Does the passive acquisition of a USB flash drive containing trade secrets constitute an element of the offense under the German Act on (…) Read more
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NDAs and contractual penalties: Mandatory consideration of Section 5 of the German Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets (GeschGehG) (?)
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) typically contain liquidated damages clauses to ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations. A recent decision by the Cologne Regional Labor Court (LAG) dated January 29, 2026 (Case No.: (…) Read more