Practising compliance in a company does not mean adhering rigidly to paragraphs and regulations. Even if something is in accordance with the rules, it can still be immoral or immoral. This dilemma leads to compliance failing if it is directed solely at rules. As is well known, pure compliance management lacks a sense of the enforcement of unknown values.
Whoever observes the law only – but does not recognise the value on which the law is based – ends up in a conflict.
Rechtsanwalt Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.
Clearing Values
It is necessary to define a law instead of enforcing it in order to avoid a conflict. Through philosophy, man is able to make values clear and deal with them objectively. Avoiding bribery and bribery has a morale.
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Antitrust proceedings: ECJ confirms acquisition by the EU Commission in respect of corporate restructuring
ECJ, Judgments of 1 October 2026, C-855/24 P (Crown Holdings) and C-845/24 P (Silgan Holdings) When the cartel investigation changes to the EU Commission Companies cannot rely on a trial that has been started at the Federal Cartel Office to be completed there. On 1 October 2026, the European Court of Justice confirmed that the European Commission had initiated antitrust proceedings under certain...
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ECJ: Banks must first reimburse unauthorised debits for phishing victims
Judgment of the European Court of Justice of 15 October 2026 – C-70/25, Tukowiecka Banks and other payment service providers may not refuse or delay the reimbursement of unauthorized payment transactions solely because they accuse the customer of gross negligence. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has clarified this in the case of Tukowiecka. The decision is particularly applicable to complaint management, fraud prevention and...
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Searches 2026: Preparing reception, IT and management
On an unannounced official visit, employees need a short, achievable action plan. Clear contacts, factual documentation and the respect of the respective rights are crucial.
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Cyber Resilience Act 2026: Organize Product Incidents and Notifications
Manufacturers of digital products need to work together on security incidents in both legal and technical terms. A prepared reporting process combines product knowledge, incident response and clear decisions.
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AI-Compliance 2026: Controlled release of operational applications
An AI application can affect several legal areas at the same time. A release process must therefore consider the role, function, data and actual use.
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Compliance Due Diligence 2026: Identifying risks before purchasing a company
Compliance risks influence purchasing decision, contract design and integration. A careful examination is based on the target company and its actual business relationships.
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Compliance 2026 – What you need to know today
Compliance law covers many areas. In 2026, compliance is not only a legal obligation but also a competitive factor. Key topics include: Data protection and IT compliance: As digitalisation progresses, companies must ensure that the processing of personal data is lawful. DSGVO obligations include, as well as secure data transmission, access rights, data retention and reporting requirements for data protection violations. Antitrust and competition law: companies...
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Compliance Annual Planning 2026: Determine Responsibilities and Controls
A good annual planning begins with the events in which a breach of law can have significant consequences. For medium-sized companies, clear managers and few reliably executed controls are often more valuable than an ever longer manual.
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Overview of developments in compliance law 2025
2025 is characterized by accompanying regulations: Sustainability, digital security, AI governance and data protection are the focus. Those who create risk-oriented structures in good time and digitally anchored compliance minimize sanctions and increase reputation. Supply chain compliance & sustainability reporting The EU Deforestation Regulation will apply from 30 December 2025 – strict rules against illegal grubbing-up, and SMEs must also be careful. The Battery Ordinance (mandatory from 18 August 2025) and...
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Liability for compliance violations?
Liability for violations of compliance is a complex and constantly evolving area of law, which is of great importance both in the national and international context. In recent years, the case law in Germany and the EU has identified liability risks for companies and their bodies (e.g. Managing Director, Executive Board members) in connection with compliance violations significantly intensified. Here's...