VG Aachen legt EuGH Fragen zur Klagepräklusion (Präklusion nach § 6 UmwRG) und Umweltrechtsschutz vor – disruptive Weichenstellung für den Rechtsschutz in Bausachen?
Das Vorabentscheidungsersuchen des VG Aachen zur Prüfung der Präklusion nach § 6 UmwRG und der UVP-Vorprüfung kann von großer Bedeutung für den Rechtsschutz in Bausachen sein.
The ECJ strengthens legal certainty in environmental impact assessments – No second round of hearings required for authority reports
Why this ECJ ruling on environmental impact assessments (EIAs) is also groundbreaking for Germany.
The Higher Administrative Court of Lüneburg is making a landmark decision that will bring more clarity to the handling of operator procedures, Habitats Directive assessments, and compensatory measures in offshore and infrastructure projects.
The decision of the Higher Administrative Court of Lüneburg concerns permit procedures that play a significant role at the conflict line between the energy transition and nature conservation law.
VG Karlsruhe on exploration permits for geothermal energy: Retroactive extension of a mining permit is excluded – Geothermal companies face significant legal losses
Das VG Karlsruhe hat die rückwirkende Verlängerung einer bergrechtlichen Erlaubnis ausgeschlossen. Die Verlängerung einer Aufsuchungserlaubnis für die Nutzung von Geothermie muss rechtzeitig neu beantragt werden, um Rechtsverluste zu vermeiden.
The Federal Court of Justice rules on health-related advertising for botanicals and prohibits the use of health claims without EU approval – Judgment of June 5, 2025 (I ZR 109/22, "Botanicals II")
Further decision on botanicals - Health claims remain a legal risk trap in the food and dietary supplement market
Federal Court of Justice: PAYBACK points for hearing aid purchases are impermissible – the value limit for promotional gifts must not exceed €1, even for medical devices
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has made a landmark decision in advertising law for medicinal products concerning the scope of Section 7 of the Medicinal Advertising Act (HWG) and the value limit for advertising gifts.
Prohibition by the Cologne Higher Regional Court - The use of "apple leather" as a product name for vegan dog accessories is misleading because "apple leather" is not leather.
Misleading through greenwashing with "apple leather": a tightrope act in online retail under competition law
Bavarian Court dismisses early closing time: outdoor dining stays open longer
An earlier closing time for outdoor dining is only permissible with a substantiated reason provided by the authorities.
Outdoor workers' accommodation: The Bavarian Higher Administrative Court confirms the rejection of a large greenhouse with a residential complex
The building permit for a large-scale production greenhouse with integrated worker accommodation in an external area was rightfully denied according to a decision by the Bavarian Administrative Court (BayVGH).
German Federal Court of Justice Ruling: Previous Drug Price Controls Cannot Be Applied to EU Shippers – Mail-Order Pharmacies May Offer Bonuses
Federal Court of Justice on Previous Drug Price Fixing – No Injunction Against Foreign Online Pharmacies for Bonuses!
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