Marlene Schreiber

One less annoying bureaucratic detail: The EU Commission has decided to discontinue the online dispute resolution platform (ODR platform) for consumer disputes on 31 December 2024.

The development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) raises numerous legal questions – particularly regarding liability.

When considering the extent to which companies need to train their employees and whether an AI officer is required in connection with the use of AI, the future reference point will be the Artificial Intelligence Act (commonly referred to as the AI Act). The key provision is Article 4 of the AI Act, which regulates the requirements for companies regarding their „AI literacy.“ Article 4 stipulates that providers and operators of AI systems must take measures to ensure an „adequate level of AI literacy” among their employees and other persons involved in the operation and use of AI systems on their behalf. In addition to technical knowledge, the law also specifies appropriate training to determine the adequate level of literacy.

The AI Act came into force this August. The first wave of obligations arising from it is fast approaching, with implementation beginning in February 2025. For companies using or intending to offer AI-based or AI-assisted products, determining whether the AI Act applies to them is crucial.

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has far-reaching impacts on all areas of life. The European Union (EU) has recognized that an appropriate legal framework is necessary to ensure the responsible use of AI and aims to be a leader in trustworthiness as well as innovation. For this reason, the AI Act has been enacted. The regulation, which has direct effect in the member states, sets clear rules and standards for dealing with AI models, AI systems, and AI content.

An environmentally conscious lifestyle is becoming increasingly important to consumers. Companies are therefore increasingly advertising with environmental claims

Every Year the International Bar Association hosts an Annual Conference; this year 2022 in Miami, FL. HÄRTING was represented by Marlene Schreiber, Niko Härting and Martin Schirmbacher.

In diesem Jahr erfolgten mit dem „Gesetz für faire Verbraucherverträge“, der Umsetzung der „Digitale-Inhalte-Richtlinie“ und der „Warenkaufrichtlinie“ einige grundlegende Gesetzesänderungen im Verbraucherprivatrecht (BGB).

Germany. On 5 April 2022, the Federal Ministry of Justice forwarded a draft for a Whistleblower Protection Act to the other ministries for voting. This marks the beginning of the implementation procedure of the so-called EU Whistleblower Directive, which has been overdue since 17 December 2021.