On 31 July 2026, the Munich Regional Court I (Landgericht München I) handed down its second landmark AI judgment in GEMA v Suno (Case No. 42 O 763/25). Following GEMA v OpenAI (judgment of 11 November 2025, Case No. 42 O 14139/24), which concerned song lyrics, the 42nd Civil Chamber now had to rule on …
Re-named a Top Commercial Law Firm We are pleased to have once again been recommended by FOCUS Business: LAUSEN is once again among Germany’s top commercial law firms in the media and press sector for 2026. The survey considers commercial law firms based in Germany. Respondents can recommend up to 20 firms in each of …
We are pleased to announce that three attorneys from LAUSEN have been recommended in the latest Handelsblatt ranking, “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2026.” The ranking is compiled annually in collaboration with Best Lawyers and is considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the German legal market. These recommendations confirm our firm’s exceptional expertise in the …
In many disputes involving defamation, the question arises: Is the person in question identifiable or not? And: To whom are they identifiable? There are many ways this can manifest: mentioning age, occupation, place of residence, or the name of the company where the person works; using altered names or initials; or publishing a photo showing …
LAUSEN has been recognized by the business magazine Capital as one of the “Best Law Firms of 2026.” In the latest ranking, our firm is among Germany’s leading law firms in the field of media and press law. We are particularly pleased to be listed as one of only four law firms nationwide in the …