NEWSLETTER
March 2017
kallan Newsletter March 2017
Author: Dr. Christina Griebeler, M.I.C.L.
Soon the second Payment Services Directive will replace the first Payment Services Directive of 2007, aiming at stimulating innovations in the payment transactions market and in the security of payments. Another stated goal is the strengthening of rights of the customers of payment services providers. Will PSD 2 transform the banking industry entirely?
Author: Annika von La Chevallerie, LL.M.
Companies with high electricity consumption pay close attention: On 1 January 2017 new rules for reducing the combined heat and power levy (KWK-Umlage) came into force. In addition, note that the deadline for reporting electricity consumption
in 2016 is 31 March 2017.
(Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz - AÜG)
Author: Julia Loos
The reform law passed by the German parliament will lead to material changes in central fields of personnel leasing with effect as of 1 April 2017. These changes are designed to limit misuse of personnel leasing and strengthen the position of employees working under such contracts. The following article summarises the key points of the new legislation.
Author: Thilo Schulz
In spring or early summer 2017 new legislation is expected to be passed, setting forth for the first time specific provisions for construction agreements and agreements with architects and engineers directly in the German Civil Code. Changes will most likely be made in areas such as the payment of instalments to contractors, acceptance of works and price adjustments mechanisms.
second chance procedures
Author: Dr. Christina Griebler, M.I.C.L.
On 22 November 2016 the European Commission presented a proposal for a Directive containing a set of EU-harmonised rules on restructuring and second chance procedures aiming to reduce bar-riers to cross-border investments and unnecessary liquidations, maximising value for creditors and increase the opportunities for entrepreneurs to be granted a second chance with a fresh start.
