Overview of the German legal system and its role in light of Germany's membership in the European Communities.- How to establish or acquire a business in Germany.- Recognized forms of business organizations.- Establishment of a company or branch office.- The Acquisition of closely held Companies.- Valuation of business enterprises.- "Pseudo-foreign companies" in Germany - The Centros, Überseering and Inspire Art decisions of the European Court of Justice.- Commercial law.- The law of contracts.- General terms of business (AGBs).- Torts.- Product liability under German and European law.- Real-estate property law Germany.- The law of bankruptcy and security interests.- Unfair competition.- The law of public procurement.- Distribution agreements.- Private public partnerships.- Copyright.- Labor law.- Aspects of German labor law.- Residence and work permit.- Essentials of social security law in the Federal Republic of Germany.- Computer law.- Computer law.- Electronic commerce.- Protection of internet domain names.- Procedural law.- Enforcement of rights and claims through the courts and arbitration tribunals/The German attorney fees.- Principles of the legal regulation of attorney fees.- Notaries in Germany.- European law.- Institutions of the European Community.- Antitrust law in the European community.- Tax law.- German tax law.- IP.- The PCT and the enforcement of patents in Europe.- Trademark protection in Germany and Europe.
