New business models and the technical possibilities of the Internet are constantly giving rise to a growing need for legal regulation. A wide variety of laws are relevant here. In our module, lecturers teach the legal skills needed to navigate the interdisciplinary field of internet law with confidence.

The module deals with the requirements for provider labelling, information obligations under the German Telemedia Act (TMG), the German Telemedia Treaty (RStV) and domain law. With regard to European and national distance selling law, the topics covered include conflict of laws and the country of origin principle, information obligations under the German Civil Code (BGB)/Art. 246 EGBGB, as well as the conclusion of contracts and formal requirements (eSignature). The inclusion and effectiveness of general terms and conditions, consumer protection (right of cancellation, compensation for lost value, button solution) and copyright infringements, for example in file sharing, are also covered. Special features of mobile commerce and competition law aspects of eCommerce, in particular with regard to price information and rating portals, are also covered.

The module deals with liability and "Stoererhaftung" (Breach of Duty of Care) on the Internet, liability privileges under the German Telemedia Act (TMG), legal issues relating to electronic auctions and the practice of issuing warnings. In this practical module, participants will also learn about procedural and litigation aspects of internet law.