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The new Consumer Credit Act 2026 („Verbraucherkreditgesetz 2026“, VKrG 2026) – what is changing?

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Banking Law , Civil Law , Contract Law

The Consumer Credit Law Amendment Act 2026 („Verbraucherkreditrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2026“, VerKRÄG 2026) which was passed in May 2026 to implement…

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What changes does the Consumer Rights Amendment Act ("Verbraucherrechts-Änderungsgesetz") introduce to the Distance and Off-Premises Sales Act (FAGG)?

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Banking Law , Payment Law , Civil Law

On 28 July 2026, the ‘Verbraucherrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2026’ (Consumer Rights Amendment Act, (VerbRÄG 2026)) was published in the Federal Law…

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What changes does the new quota rule for supervisory boards in listed companies bring (GesLeiPoG)?

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies , Corporate Law

1.    Introduction 
The “Gesellschaftsrechtliche Leitungspositionengesetz” (GesLeiPoG) was enacted on 25 March 2026 by BGBl. I Nr. 25/2026 (Federal Law…

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A simultaneous lien cannot be created on a superstructure (Supreme Court 29 January 2026, 5 Ob 151/25d)

Created by Mag. Christoph Fasching, MBA |
Real Estate Law , Civil Law

1.    Introduction 
The applicant sought the registration of a charge on several properties and superstructures owned by his contractual partner. The…

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Legislation in commercial law: Entry into force of the „Nachhaltigkeitsber-ichtsgesetzes“ (Sustainability Reporting Act) and the “Finanzmarktsammelgesetzes” (Financial Market Collective Investment Act)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Payment Law , Commercial Law , Business Law
1. The Nachhaltigkeitsberichtsgesetz (NaBeG)

After considerable delay, the Nachhaltigkeitsberichtsgesetz (NaBeG) was passed by the National Council…

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Employee protection clause in the employment contract – what to look out for! (OLG Linz 12.11.2025, 12 Ra 50/25x)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

1. Introduction

Employers and employees may agree that the employee may only engage in limited gainful employment after termination of the employment…

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Immediacy in the case of termination without notice of an executive board contract – how late is too late? (OGH 16.10.2025, 6 Ob 124/25s)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies , Corporate Law

1. Introduction

When asserting grounds for dismissal, the principle of immediacy applies. This means that an employer must announce the dismissal…

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Refund of excessive loan processing fees (OGH 23.10.2025, 2 Ob 52/25y)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Civil Law , Contract Law , General Terms Of Contract

1. Facts of the case

The plaintiff (consumer) took out a loan of €695,000.00 from the defendant bank. In the loan agreement, the contracting parties…

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Upcoming changes to the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) and the Austrian Employment Contracts Act (AVRAG)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

The government draft bill dated 9 July 2025, 187 BlgNR 28. GP, proposes amendments to the ABGB and AVRAG. These amendments concern 

  • the harmonisation…

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