Bayerischer Rundfunk v. Schiavetti Magnani

Abstract

State immunity — Jurisdictional immunity — Employment dispute — Claim brought by journalist employed by Bavarian Land public broadcasting network — Waiver — Whether network entitled to jurisdictional immunity — Whether forum clause in contract of employment amounting to waiver

States — Federal States — Land of Federal Republic of Germany — Status under international law — Whether entitled to immunity from jurisdiction — The law of Italy