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Changes in brokerage fees to be expected

The Austrian Brokers Act (Maklergesetz) is about to undergo an important change. The aim is that the broker’s commission is to be paid by the person who arranged for the real estate agent’s service.

Hydroelectric power plants without a nature conservation permit?

We provide food for thought on how to deal with the recent ( medial) “environmental law banger”.

Energy Intervention Powers Act 2012: natural gas diet for crisis preparedness?

The Energy Intervention Powers Act regulates the safeguarding of natural gas supplies in Austria. We have taken a closer look at the main contents.

Independence of regulatory authorities in the energy sector

In an article for the ÖJZ, Johannes Hartlieb and Emil Nigmatullin examine the implications for Austria of the ECJ’s ruling in the Bundesnetzagentur case.

Julia Goth: from Trainee to Equity Partner

In February 2022, Julia Goth (34) will become an Equity Partner at Haslinger / Nagele Rechtsanwälte.

Ban on demonstrations taking place in city centers?

Now the debate has been reignited in view of the weekly “Corona demos” and the economically strained situation of the retail industry.

Google Analytics and the GDPR

Recently, the Data Protection Authority declared in a landmark decision that the integration of Google Analytics into websites violates the General Data Protection Regulation.

Mickey Mouse for all? Antitrust law and proportionality

In the current issue of the journal WuW, Johannes Hartlieb examines the role of commitments in antitrust law under the influence of recent ECJ case law.

EAG amendment passed in the National Council!

Yesterday, the EAG amendment was passed in the National Council. This means that the law can soon come into full effect.