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Masked millionaire and tax tricks: a scandal with consequences

The Mask Comes Off: Andrea Tandler and the Verdict of the Year The story sounds almost like something out of a crime thriller: Andrea Tandler, …

The bizarre chainsaw trial: Jens Lehmann in court

In a remarkable court case in Munich, former national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is at the center of a curious neighborhood dispute. Charged with trespassing, damage to property, insult and attempted fraud, the trial…

Far-reaching credit ruling: ECJ disempowers Schufa

The Role of the Schufa Score in Lending In a notable ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has limited Schufa’s authority to …

Berlin District Court: Laughter is not noise - but it's not inexhaustible either

A man from Berlin is trying to sue his neighbor for laughing too loudly. The Berlin Regional Court dismisses the …

Class action against Formula 1 after Las Vegas chaos - a precedent?

Legal Turmoil in Formula 1 The recent incident in Las Vegas has caused a stir not only in the world …

Elon Musk's reaction to rumors about X's European withdrawal

Europe’s digital landscape has recently been shaken by growing speculation surrounding Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Media reports …

TikTok trend: Authorities warn of dangerous challenge!

A new, red-hot Internet phenomenon has alarmed authorities in Hesse. The “Hot Chip Challenge,” which has spread like wildfire across the …

Miles scandal: car-sharing provider manipulated GPS data to save on parking fees

The Berlin car-sharing provider Miles is under investigation on suspicion of illegally avoiding parking fees. According to the Berlin Police on …

Important ruling against subscription traps

One of the biggest pitfalls of online subscriptions is the so-called “subscription trap.” Users who sign up for a free trial and miss the cancellation deadline, …

Illegal data transfer by mobile phone providers: An overview of the judgments

The sharing of positive credit data by mobile phone providers with Schufa without customers’ consent has caused significant … in recent years

8 months without parole for climate activist

Berlin: A Hub for Climate Activism Berlin, Germany’s vibrant capital, has become a hub for climate activism in recent years …

A pack of cigarettes for 23 euros?

Tobacco consumption and its consequences have been a burning issue for decades. The effects of smoking on public health are well known and are regularly highlighted by experts. In a recent statement by the World…

Nightmare after miscarriage of justice: W. family has to demolish their dream home

A tragic miscarriage of justice has turned an innocent family’s life upside down. A series of wrong decisions and legal errors …

A fast food scandal: the pizza filling controversy - 5 million lawsuit in New York

Image source: FOX 17/ Lawsuit against Taco Bell Advertising versus reality: Probably the never-ending debate when it comes to fast food. …

USA: Amazon apparently monitors the presence of employees

According to recent reports, Amazon, the Seattle-based tech giant, contacted several of its employees in the US last week. In this communication, employees were told that their current attendance at the office does…

Satire in the age of Twitter: when politics and parody collide

Source: https://twitter.com/ Or: Baerbock vs. Twitter Throughout history, satire has repeatedly challenged those in power, from ancient dramas to …

Absurd bureaucracy: Bakers are fined for half loaves without scales!

German bureaucracy is once again living up to its name. As the newspaper "Bild" reports, bakers in the state capital of Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate) are currently hardly selling half loaves of bread. The reason: the…

Hammer penalties abroad: car taken away and up to 5000 euros for speeding!

According to a recent study by the ADAC, traffic offenses abroad are often subject to more drastic penalties than traffic offenses in Germany. If you go on vacation unprepared, you could be in for a nasty surprise.…

Climate stickers in jail? What penalties now threaten after airport blockade

Last Thursday morning, the "Last Generation" climate protest group temporarily paralyzed flight operations at Düsseldorf Airport. Seven activists taped themselves to a tarmac, which led to flight detour,…

Dispute over trademark law: Why fruit growers in Switzerland are afraid of Apple

The dispute over trademark law in Switzerland has sparked heated debate in recent months. The reason for this is …

Rammstein: In dubio pro reo - the search for the truth

The serious allegations against Rammstein singer Till Lindemann, which were made by several women, have caused quite a stir. They concern …

Climate activists targeted by the authorities: Are climate campaigners a "criminal organization"?

In Germany, a raid on the "Last Generation" group is causing a stir. The authorities confiscated two accounts and a website, which led to them being shut down. The searches took place in Bavaria and six other federal…

"Objection tsunami" at tax offices - property tax reform causes uncertainty

The property tax reform in Germany has led to a veritable “tsunami of appeals” at the tax offices. Owners and tenants of approximately 36 million …

The new era of traffic control: cell phone speed cameras rely on artificial intelligence

Speed checks are a thing of the past! New software now also enables speed cameras to detect drivers using their cell phones at the wheel. The local court in Trier (Rhineland-Palatinate) has already issued the first…