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ECJ Overturns OTC Mail-Order Ban: A Revolution in the Pharmaceutical Industry!
ECJ Ruling: A Turning Point for Online Pharmaceutical Sales The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a landmark ruling …

Lawsuit Against the Municipality: Travel Expenses Reimbursed After Missed Passport Appointment!
Missed an appointment? The municipality will cover the cost! Have you ever missed an important appointment because your passport wasn't renewed in time? The …

A parking trap at the supermarket? Why you might suddenly have to pay 50 euros
Shopping usually only takes ten minutes. Pop in quickly, grab some milk, maybe stop by the pharmacy next door. But days …

Controversy over Oktoberfest: Who gets the coveted festival tents—and is everything being handled fairly?
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest folk festival—millions of visitors, billions in revenue, and massive media attention. But behind the beer mugs and brass band music, things are really heating up. …

Chocolate Shock at the Supermarket: Is There Really Less in the Bar Than We Thought?
The purple cow symbolizes enjoyment, trust—and now, suddenly, controversy. The well-known trademark is facing accusations that …

Design Drama in Court: Who Really Owns This Classic?
A shelf is causing quite a stir—all the way up to the Federal Court of Justice. It’s all about the famous furniture system …

She lived in hiding in Singapore for years—now the Germans are bringing her home
The Wirecard scandal has a new central figure: Brigitte Häuser-Axtner has been extradited. What this means—and why this case is far from over.

ECJ Ruling on Online Casinos: A Delicate Phase Begins for Many Providers
ECJ ruling on online casinos: A delicate phase now begins for many operators The European Court of Justice has issued a ruling …

Whale “Timmy” in Court: Why Compassion Alone Does Not Entitle One to Rescue
This story has touched many people. Off the coast of Poel, the humpback whale “Timmy” is fighting for its life, and …

Driving for 17 years without a license: A traffic stop on the A3 ends in a rude awakening for the driver
It sounds like a routine traffic stop on the A3 near Passau. But what the police found there …

Helene Fischer vs. "Bild": This ruling shows just how costly a false headline can be
Once a false report has been published, it cannot be undone. Because …

Capri is taking drastic measures: Anyone who harasses tourists will now face hefty fines
For many, Capri is the epitome of the perfect Italian vacation: sun, sea, rugged cliffs, elegant hotels, and …

Check-in takes too long – flight leaves: When travel agencies have to pay
The vacation was just about to begin. But instead of excitement, there was stress, waiting, and at …

Parking Scams in Austria: New Law Puts a Stop to the Scheme Involving Trespass Claims
A brief stop, a wrong turn, or parking in a private lot for just a few minutes – …

Private school at public expense? Supreme Court takes a hard line
A young woman from Hamburg wanted to launch her career and become a cosmetologist. The path to that goal led through …

Airlines in Court: A Particularly Lucrative Carry-On Policy Is Now Under Threat
Low-cost airlines have been making the same promise for years: getting you from A to B as cheaply as possible. The problem often doesn’t arise until after you click on the supposedly low price. That’s when additional…

Federal Court of Justice ruling causes a stir: Do policyholders simply have to swallow hidden costs?
People who cancel their life or retirement insurance policies early often receive less money than expected. This regularly leads to …

Court in the Spotlight: Witness Exposed by Smart Glasses – Testimony Completely Discredited
A sensational incident rocks a London courtroom: In the middle of an ongoing trial, a witness is suspected of …

No Access to the Constitutional Court: Student's Lawsuit Seeking Transparency Fails
A law student seeks access to information—and hits a clear wall. Before the Administrative Court in Karlsruhe, he sought …

Court rules against YouTube: A 10-second ad notice just isn't enough
Ads on YouTube are meant to catch the eye—not just flash briefly somewhere so that, legally speaking, they somehow just …

Seizure on the tarmac: Ryanair under pressure in Austria over 355 euros
It sounds like a scene from a bad movie: A Ryanair plane lands, and the crew thinks about …

This one sentence protects private sellers on classified ad sites—yet many still make the same mistake.
Classifieds is one of the most popular platforms for selling used items. Whether it's furniture, clothing, games, or electronics—a …

Driver's license exam manipulated: Court convicts doppelganger fraudster
A case of fraud involving driver's license exams has reached a clear legal conclusion at the Heilbronn Regional Court. …

Parking trap in court: ruling stops high fines
Many drivers are familiar with this problem: You park briefly in a private parking lot—and later you find a …



