Overview of the German legal system and its role in light of Germany's membership in the European Communities -- How to establish or acquire a business in Germany -- Recognized forms of business organizations -- Establishment of a company or branch office -- The Acquisition of closely held Companies -- Valuation of business enterprises -- "Pseudo-foreign companies" in Germany - The Centros, Überseering and Inspire Art decisions of the European Court of Justice -- Commercial law -- The law of contracts -- General terms of business (AGBs) -- Torts -- Product liability under German and European law -- Real-estate property law Germany -- The law of bankruptcy and security interests -- Unfair competition -- The law of public procurement -- Distribution agreements -- Private public partnerships -- Copyright -- Labor law -- Aspects of German labor law -- Residence and work permit -- Essentials of social security law in the Federal Republic of Germany -- Computer law -- Computer law -- Electronic commerce -- Protection of internet domain names -- Procedural law -- Enforcement of rights and claims through the courts and arbitration tribunals/The German attorney fees -- Principles of the legal regulation of attorney fees -- Notaries in Germany -- European law -- Institutions of the European Community -- Antitrust law in the European community -- Tax law -- German tax law -- IP -- The PCT and the enforcement of patents in Europe -- Trademark protection in Germany and Europe.