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Can I put third-party content on a website?

In an article in the daily newspaper Der Standard, Melissa Neuhauser and Sissy Weilharter deal with the legal admissibility of framing and inline linking on online websites, among other things.

New instruments against platform monopolies

In a guest contribution to the legal panorama of the daily newspaper Die Presse, Johannes Hartlieb and Alexander Hiersche deal with possible measures to regulate online trading platforms.

StPO – Linzer Commentary on the Code of Criminal Procedure

The handbook to obtain a quick overview and deep insight into matters of criminal procedural law.

Christoph Dupal appointed as new Managing Partner

Christoph Dupal has been appointed Managing Partner and will take over the management of the Linz office as of 1 September.

Overview of the Investment Control Act

Recently, comprehensive legislation has been introduced to review foreign investments that may pose a threat to security or public order. We have summarized the most important aspects of the new law.

New reporting requirements under the the EU Mandatory Disclosure Act

From July 31, new reporting obligations may be required under the EU Mandatory Disclosure Act (EU-Meldepflichtgesetz). We have summarized the most recent developments.

Manz Workstory: We just like to write and publish

The latest edition of the magazine “RECHT aktuell” from the Manz publishing house features a detailed portrait of Birgit Eibl, Alexander Hiersche and Kerstin Holzinger on the occasion of the publication of the “Handbuch des Epidemierechts” (Handbook on Epidemic Law).

In this portrait, the three tell us how the idea to […]

Regulatory sandbox for new financial services

The “regulatory sandbox” will allow financial service providers to test innovative products without risking statutory violations and penalties.

Environmental protection through antitrust law – is that possible?

If companies should make a contribution to achieve climate targets, it may also be necessary to expand the scope for business cooperation. Recent initiatives in the Netherlands and Austria are aimed precisely at this.