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Dr. Dagmar Waldzus, Rechtsanwältin der Kanzlei Buse Heberer Fromm

Dr. Dagmar Waldzus, LL.M. (NYU)
Rechtsanwältin

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Global container terminal with a digital world map – a symbolic representation of defence logistics and international supply chains in Germany

Defence Logistics: A Growth Market with Regulatory Risk
Why logistics companies need to prepare strategically and legally for entry

16.04.2026
Jan Dwornig

EmpCo – a washing machine, overgrown with green moss, stands against a blurred green background; there is moss inside and on the floor too, creating a nature-inspired, almost surreal image.

EmpCo is coming – Greenwashing must go
The "Empowerment of Consumers" Directive (EU) 2024/825 ("EmpCo") sets new standards for advertising related to sustainability, environmental friendliness, climate neutrality, certification seals, and more.

24.03.2026
Dagmar Waldzus

Reminder in logistics: Container terminal with lorry, container ship and cargo plane in international transport.

Reminders in logistics: managing the statute of limitations, securing claims
Securing claims in logistics: reminders, liability, dunning procedures

10.03.2026
Jan Dwornig

Symbolic image for claim management in logistics – Two logistics employees wearing safety helmets and high-visibility vests check delivery data on a tablet in front of an open van containing parcels in a warehouse.

Claim management in logistics: managing risks before damage occurs
Why professional claim management begins as soon as the contract is signed

05.03.2026
Jan Dwornig

Sealed container with security chain – symbolic image for container theft and problems with providing evidence in the event of loss during transport

Container theft: Higher Regional Court tightens requirements for proof of contents
Why packing lists and invoices alone are often not enough – and how shippers and insurers can improve their evidence position

13.01.2026
Jan Dwornig

Digital representation of a modern production hall with networked machines and visualised data streams for monitoring processes within the framework of quality assurance agreements.

Quality assurance agreements
Frequently used, often underestimated in legal terms

06.01.2026
Thomas Rinne, Konstantin Wagner LL.M. (UEA)

A gravel path that splits in the evening light symbolises the choice between conflict and agreement – an image that illustrates the meaning of a dispute resolution clause.

Lawsuit dismissed due to disregard of requirement to undertake an attempt for amicable settlement
Why a conciliation clause is not only self serving

11.12.2025
Dagmar Waldzus

Defence contracts: New opportunities for logistics companies

Defence contracts: New opportunities for logistics companies
What logistics companies need to know about Bundeswehr contracts

14.10.2025
Jan Dwornig

Sesame Street characters stand side by side against a blue background – symbolic of AI in sales

AI in distribution networks: if you don’t ask, you’ll never know
What AI compliance has to do with Sesame Street

09.10.2025
Dagmar Waldzus

A man wearing headphones sits in front of a computer screen and participates in an online video call. The monitor shows an elderly woman wearing glasses, smiling and talking. On the right side of the screen, a chat window with messages from the participants is visible – symbolic of the Voidness of online coaching contracts

Federal Court of Justice ruling: Voidness of online coaching contracts under the German FernUSG Act?

04.09.2025
Thomas Rinne

Businesspeople in a modern conference room looking at a digital world map on the table, which shows global investment and trade connections through bright dots and lines – a symbol of international investment protection.

Investment protection beyond Europe: early safeguards prevent costly surprises
Investment protection: Typical interventions and their economic impact

28.08.2025
Jan Dwornig

Two roosters stand facing each other on a flowering meadow and stare at each other, symbolising conflict management in franchising.

Managing conflicts in franchise networks
Clarity and organization are key to being ready for any conflict

14.08.2025
Dagmar Waldzus

Row of waving EU flags in front of a modern glass building

What Will Change with the New EU Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853

26.06.2025
Thomas Rinne

Digital health platform with doctors, medicines and networked data on a smartphone symbolises an online pharmacy and e-prescriptions.

BGH ruling: DocMorris does not violate the prohibition of prescription brokering
The charging of a turnover-based transaction fee is generally permitted

10.04.2025
Dagmar Waldzus

Person is buried under a mountain of files (slips of paper). The right hand sticks out of the files and stretches upwards

Mass, automated GDPR data subject access requests from all over Germany? New online portal leads to mass GDPR data subject access requests - and affects many uninvolved companies

19.03.2025
Albrecht von Wilucki

Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) meets general terms and conditions

Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) meets general terms and conditions – or not? Structuring of the duties of care prescribed in the LkSG through general terms and conditions.

06.03.2025
Thomas Rinne

Sales via commercial agents and authorised dealers will remain essential even after Brexit. While commercial agents in both countries were protected by an EU directive until Brexit, UK law could move away from this in the future. Distributorship agreements are not specifically regulated by law in either country and are based on case law.

Consequences of the termination of commercial agency and distributorship agreements under English and German. A post-Brexit perspective.

06.02.2025
Thomas Rinne, Stephen Morrall

Influencers: Are they commercial agents?

Influencers: Are they commercial agents?
Attention when using social media marketing: the good old Commercial Code also applies there!

30.01.2025
Dagmar Waldzus

The European Union is introducing requirements for the sustainability of products.

The European Union is introducing requirements for the sustainability of products. Manufacturers from the EU and from third countries are similarly affected.

12.12.2024
Thomas Rinne

Disruption in the supply chain - now what? Good contract drafting helps!

Disruption in the supply chain – now what? Good contract drafting helps! Disruptions in the supply chain can be anticipated to a certain extent: Foreseeable problems should be proactively addressed and resolved by both parties during contract negotiations, as issues in the supply chain may later lead to problems in the contractual relationship.

24.10.2024
Dagmar Waldzus