News concerning Tort Law and Liability Law
Dr. Ivo Greiter Speaks on Invitation of the Austrian Judges Association
Dr. Ivo Greiter will speak at the “Vorarlberger Tagen 2015” to be held by the Austrian Judges Association from May 18th to May 20th 2015 in Bezau. His lecture is titled “Interesting Facts on Compensation for Pain and Suffering”. Dr. Ivo Greiter’s lecture will include the topics “compensation for a shortened life” and “compensation for […]
Read moreLandmark Decision by Supreme Court on Free-ride Ski Racing
Greiter Pegger Kofler & Partner obtain compensation payment for injured racer. In March 2010 a wild slope ski race (free-ride race) was held in Ischgl. The race organisers positioned course gates down the run. The participants weren’t able to view the course slope before the start. The race course led directly towards a 4-5m deep ditch. […]
Read moreDr Edwin Grubert Speaks to the “Maschinenring Tirol” on Liability Issues
On November 30, 2015 Dr. Edwin Grubert, LL.M. held a lecture on the liability of board members (e.g. executive and supervisory board) of cooperatives and associations.
Read moreNew Book by Ivo Greiter on Compensation for Personal Suffering Caused by Grief
In his newly published book, lawyer Dr Ivo Greiter presents an overview on legislation regarding compensation for personal suffering resulting from grief. Ten years ago Ivo Greiter’s book titled “Compensation for Pain and Suffering after an Accident” appeared. Lawyer Dr Alexander Wittwer, Dornbirn made the following comment on the book in the Journal for Traffic […]
Read moreFake News During Election Campaigns
Melanie Gassler-Tischlinger regularly gives legal advice in the Austrian media journal “Statement”. The magazine is published by the Austrian Journalist Club. In the July/August 2017 issue Melanie Gassler-Tischlinger addresses the issue fake news in times preceding national parliamentary elections. She gives tips on how journalists can protect themselves from possible liability and lawsuits following false reports. […]
Read moreShitstorms on the Internet – How Can I Defend Myself?
The following article by lawyer Melanie Gassler-Tischlinger on how journalists can defend themselves against shitstorms was published in the September/October 2017 issue of the media magazine “Statement”. Just like thunderstorms they appear without warning: “digital shitstorms”. Journalists are in the public eye and as such are often subject to criticism. Facebook, Twitter, user forums, etc. make […]
Read moreCompensation for Pain and Suffering Caused by Grief
On October 26, 2018, lawyer Ivo Greiter gave a lecture at the Frankfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce titled “Compensation under Austrian Law for Pain and Suffering Caused by Grief. He also presented his last book (“Compensation for Pain and Suffering Caused by Grief”). It contains over 100 decisions about the amount of compensation for […]
Read moreDoes Your Car Already Drive Without Your Help?
New technology increasingly allows the transfer of conventional driving tasks to automated driving systems. But what about the legal framework for automated driving? Here is an overview. Vehicles with driving assistants are capable of parking themselves or ensuring that the vehicle drives at a constant speed on the motorway. Automation relieves the driver and is […]
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Read moreHow Promising are Corona Class Actions?
In a guest article for the legal column of the daily Austrian newspaper “Die Presse”, our partner Georg Huber discusses the chances of success of class actions based on infections with the coronavirus. A private non-profit association is currently examining a class action suit because ski resorts in Tyrol were kept open. According to media […]
Read moreWe Answer Readers’ Questions on Corona
Our lawyers respond to legal questions from readers of the daily Austrian newspaper “Tiroler Tageszeitung”, in connection with the corona crisis. Here are some of the questions and answers: Question: Does a business have to continue to pay full rent, even if it is doing business from outside the rented business premises? Answer: A shop […]
Read moreHoliday Cancellation Because of Corona
In a short article for the Kronen Zeitung, our lawyer Alexandra Eder looks at the question of whether holidays that have already been booked can be cancelled free of charge due to the corona crisis. Cancellation – will the money be paid back? The corona virus has now spread to countless countries around the world […]
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