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Expensive gambling: ECJ strengthens players' rights against gambling providers – and their bosses

Gambling without a license? Now it’s getting personal The ruling from Luxembourg packs a punch: Anyone who offers illegal online gambling can be held personally liable …

Jan 16, 20263 min read
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Clicked, terminated, fired: How an online questionnaire cost him his job

Sick at the click of a mouse—and suddenly unemployed. Calling in sick from the couch—it sounds like modern convenience in the digital age. …

Dec 17, 20253 min read
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Notary fined €9,000 for remaining stubborn instead of talking

Notary refuses to testify—and pays dearly for it According to a report by Legal Tribune Online, a notary from …

Dec 2, 20253 min read
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Home office, mouse jigglers & co: How working time fraud is becoming the new risk factor

When Technology Seems Smarter Than the Boss Since working from home has become the new normal in many jobs, …

Nov 25, 20253 min read
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Sick after dismissal: What an electrician fought for

A Yellow Certificate After Resignation—Intentional or Genuine Illness? An employee resigns voluntarily—and during the remaining time on the job …

Nov 25, 20253 min read
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Generation Z wants a work-life balance - but in the USA the trend is towards constant stress

A 4-day workweek in Europe, a 72-hour marathon in the U.S.? While there is heated debate in Germany and many other European countries about the 4-day workweek …

Nov 25, 20253 min read
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Legal advice soon from insurers? Bavaria's initiative is causing alarm in the legal profession

The lawyer from the insurance company? What was previously unthinkable could soon become reality: In the future, legal expense insurance policies will not only pay out, but …

Nov 14, 20253 min read
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Citizen's income rejected: The dispute over "disposable income"

Personal bankruptcy? Why the Job Center can’t just cut benefits! A single mother, three children, a partner …

Oct 28, 20253 min read
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"You cheated!" - When the AI catches the wrong person

The university is cracking down on cheaters—and ruining careers in the process. Their education is almost complete, …

Oct 27, 20253 min read
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"We don't pay that anymore": How AI is tipping the balance of power between law firms and legal departments

The pressure is mounting—and it’s coming from within. What began quietly with a few legal tech startups is now becoming a real …

Oct 14, 20253 min read
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Shock on the market: wave of insolvencies rolls through Germany

/ Nicola Barts The German economy is facing a major challenge: a massive wave of bankruptcies is sweeping through an increasing number of companies. …

Oct 13, 20254 min read
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Hangovers, riots and consequences: Company Oktoberfest not a lawless area

The measure is full - and sooner than you think. Especially at the company Oktoberfest, when colleagues and superiors sit together at the table, chaos is often closer than the next chicken. But beware: just because…

Oct 7, 20253 min read
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Elon Musk puts xAI employees under pressure: 48-hour ultimatum causes outcry!

“Due by Thursday at noon!” – Musk Demands Accountability at the Push of a Button Elon Musk, tech billionaire, rocket builder, Twitter rebrander – and …

Sep 30, 20253 min read
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Can you call yourself "Miss Moneypenny"? - BGH examines whether James Bond's secretary is taboo under trademark law

Trademark or public domain? A dispute over a famous name When the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe considers a …

Sep 26, 20253 min read
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100,000 euros for a mini-job? This ruling could cost employers dearly

What sounds like an isolated case has far-reaching implications for the entire job market: a law student, a brewery in Munich, and a planned …

Sep 26, 20253 min read
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Was the judge too close? RBB trial under suspicion of bias

Personally acquainted—and yet a judge? In the ongoing dispute between Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) and …

Sep 23, 20253 min read
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Spain says: Stop the vacation home madness!

Over 50,000 illegal listings are being removed from the platforms—making housing affordable again. Anyone looking for an apartment in Spain, …

Sep 16, 20253 min read
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Wave of redundancies inevitable? Why more and more Germans simply can't do any more

Too much stress, not enough breaks—what now? A recent Statista survey shows that 44 percent of employees want to …

Sep 11, 20253 min read
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Sick for 15 years, full salary: when the civil service becomes a goldmine

Chronically ill but still getting paid—how is that possible? It sounds like a bad joke, but it’s …

Sep 9, 20253 min read
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Mozartkugel shock: old ad sparks new candy war

A small ball, a big controversy—and now a historic turning point? In Austria, it’s more …

Sep 5, 20253 min read
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Thousands of jobs at ZF Schweinfurt at risk - IG Metall fights for the site's survival

Schweinfurt on edge – Negotiations are in full swing The pressure is mounting: At automotive supplier ZF in Schweinfurt, …

Sep 3, 20253 min read
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Sick for 15 years, but founded a startup? The unbelievable case of a civil servant makes people shake their heads!

On sick leave—with full pay and your own practice? Just imagine: A teacher calls in sick—and stays …

Sep 3, 20253 min read
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4 million euros in 7 days: How two Germans in Silicon Valley are rewriting the AI game

Image: Instagram / @akyshnik Made in Germany, took off in California What didn't work out in Germany succeeded in Silicon Valley …

Sep 1, 20253 min read
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"Netflix instead of Excel" - How employees trick their bosses and what managers can do about it

Time-sheet fraud—the underrated national pastime While a trip to the coffee machine used to be seen as a minor distraction, today on TikTok it’s all about …

Aug 7, 20253 min read

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