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Laws, courts and authorities

OLG

Abbreviation for Oberlandesgericht

In short and in plain language

An OLG is a higher court in a German state.

It mainly deals with appeals against the rulings of other courts.

Its rulings are often quoted. This happens in disputes about cookie banners or warning letters, for example.

Definition
An OLG is a German higher regional court run by a federal state, mainly deciding appeals. Its judgments are often cited in disputes about cookie banners or warning letters.