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[Translate to Englisch:] Schräge Ansicht auf das helle Besprechungszimmers der Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Unger mit länglichem Tisch mit Schreibutensilien, einer Statue der Justitia, einem abstrakten Gemälde sowie einem Rollup, auf dem sich eine große rote Unterschrift von RA Frau Mag Sylvia Unger sowie das Unger Rechtsanwälte Logo befindet.

The mandatory withdrawal button for online shops – what do businesses need to consider?

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

The ‘Verbraucherrechts-Änderungsgesetz 2026’ (Consumer Rights Amendment Act, (VerbRÄG 2026)), which was announced in July 2026, introduced…

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Is it permitted to purchase personal data from address databases and use it for credit rating purposes?

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Data protection law

A credit rating agency acquired personal data from adress databases and used it for creditworthiness ranking. In doing so, it breached the principle…

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Supreme Court clarifies outstanding issues regarding the employee protection clause (OGH 9ObA 6/26m)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Employment Law for Companies

An employee protection clause prohibits the employee from working with employees of their former employer following the termination of their…

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A photograph of a statue of Justitia, the goddess of justice and symbol of the legal system, in front of a roll-up banner bearing the law firm’s logo

How long is a credit reference agency permitted to retain data relating to a debt that has already been paid? (DSB 2026-0.084.179, 19 March 2026)

Created by Mag. Sylvia Unger |
Data protection law

The Data Protection Authority (DPA) ruled on a data protection complaint in which the complainant alleged that his right to erasure under Article 17…

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Reception at the law firm Unger Rechtsanwälte, Vienna

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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