The Court of Justice of the European Union has held that, in cases concerning foreign currency loan agreements, the limitation period for restitution claims cannot commence at the time of the conclusion of the contract where the consumer could not, at that time, have been aware that a contractual term was unfair.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has held that the right of access to personal data may be exercised abusively; accordingly, such requests may, in certain circumstances, be refused.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has held that, in cases involving issues of EU law, courts of last instance must provide detailed and substantive reasoning as to why they do not seek a preliminary ruling from the Court.
As of 1 March 2026, the condominium building right may be registered in respect of new properties already during the construction phase, thereby enhancing legal certainty and bankability.
The opinion arose from a case involving lost luggage on a Madrid–Barcelona flight, where the ticket had been purchased from home through an independent online sales platform and the baggage was checked in at Madrid.
To what extent can the Commission be expected to request internal documents from digital companies, and what safeguards can those companies rely on to protect privacy and sensitive data?
The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union is directly relevant to any undertaking that has suffered economic harm as a result of a cartel or other competition law infringement and is considering seeking compensation for its damages through the courts.
The Curia’s decision No. BH2026/35 addresses an important question: if, under a contract, two parties were jointly entitled to a fee, can joint and several liability still apply in the event of repayment, even if the money was actually transferred to the bank account of only one of them?
The online business model does not exempt an undertaking from compliance with the laws of the individual Member States, and the legal consequences of a digital presence must always be assessed from the perspective of the users.
What rights may the creditor exercise, and within what limits may they enforce their interests when the liquidator submits the interim balance sheet for court approval?
