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The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that shareholder creditors cannot use foreign choice-of-law clauses to avoid claw-back actions under insolvency proceedings.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act introduces strict cybersecurity reporting requirements for manufacturers of connected products, with deadlines as tight as 24 hours for early warnings of actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents. Manufacturers must navigate parallel obligations across multiple regulatory frameworks while facing penalties of up to EUR 15 million or 2.5% of global turnover for non-compliance.

Can an employer terminate an employee who must serve a multi-year prison sentence? The Stuttgart Labor Court recently examined this complex question, considering factors such as prospects for early release and day-release work arrangements. This decision provides crucial guidance on employer obligations and the significant employment consequences of lengthy incarceration.