Companies in the Dock – Criminal Liability from 2026
2026. From January 1st, fundamental changes will come into effect regarding the criminal liability of companies: not only natural persons, but companies can also face
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2026. From January 1st, fundamental changes will come into effect regarding the criminal liability of companies: not only natural persons, but companies can also face
