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1,000 euros for disconnecting your gas? Here's how you can get your money back with Recht 24/7!
No More Exorbitant Fees: Court Upholds Consumer Rights The shift away from gas is in full swing: More and more households are switching …
Munich father reports illegal parking—and gets in trouble with the data protection office
The School Commute: When Parent Taxis Become a Hazard Every day, the same chaos plays out in front of many schools: parents who …
Painful holds against climate activist – court stops police a second time
No resistance, yet still pain: What happened there? A sunny Thursday morning in Berlin, April …
Exhausted? Gym fails in lawsuit against 17-year-old
This is what happened to a 17-year-old from the Munich area who actually only wanted to train with a friend for a few weeks. In the end, the case ended up in court because the gym suddenly claimed a 24-month contract…
Ripped off—and now a consolation prize of 20 euros? What's behind the Eventim settlement
When the dream of going to a concert is shattered—and the money is (partly) gone too. For many, the pandemic has not only …
13 years wrongfully imprisoned – now he's getting millions
From Murderer to Victim of the Justice System: The Incredible Case of Manfred Genditzki Manfred Genditzki spent more than 13 years behind bars—for …
Allianz sounds the alarm: Artificial intelligence suddenly the biggest risk for companies
AI on the rise—but now it’s becoming a risk! Artificial intelligence has so far been regarded as …
McRib in court: Has McDonald's grilled us all?
In the US, a fast food classic is causing a legal stir: four customers have sued McDonald's over the McRib – not because of its taste, but because of allegedly misleading advertising. Their central claim is that the…
Speed camera apps on the way out: Will there now be a total ban in Germany?
What is already a reality in France is set to become a reality here soon as well. They are installed on millions of cell phones and help save drivers …
BGH ruling sends shockwaves through the industry: Fiber optic contracts may no longer be artificially extended
Ordered fiber optic service—and then stuck in a contract for months? The rollout of fiber optic service in Germany is moving slowly—and many who …
Press review under fire: Online magazine sues licensing giant PMG – is copyright law now entering the next round online?
For many, it is an integral part of their morning routine: the press review. Whether in government agencies, corporations, or law firms—current articles from relevant media outlets, neatly compiled and digitally…
Is the wave of Google Fonts warnings coming to an end? The Federal Court of Justice asks the mass warning industry uncomfortable questions
A business model is crumbling—and with it, thousands of cease-and-desist letters. The well-known wave of Google Fonts cease-and-desist letters, which in the …
When parents order murders—what the Federal Court of Justice now clarifies
Parents on Trial: When Does Turning a Blind Eye Become a Crime? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled in a decision …
Stop the panic-mongering: Why not all online coaching is "distance learning"
Coaching isn't the same as sitting in a classroom: The Federal Court of Justice sends a clear message Online coaching is booming—and so are the legal questions. Does everyone …
Luxury villa despite welfare benefits? Court draws conclusions—Leverkusen clan must relinquish property
Collecting welfare while hiding a fortune on a grand scale A family from Leverkusen lived for years in a spacious …
No viewing because of your last name? Federal Court of Justice ruling could change apartment hunting in Germany
“Waseem” didn’t work—but “Schneider” did. Humaira Waseem wanted to find a new apartment for herself and her family. …
Thieves in court: When Santa Claus takes your wallet
The Nightmare Under the Christmas Tree A Santa Claus who brings presents? Not in Ronneburg! There, the festive evening turned into a …
"Silent Night" faces competition – Why music is increasingly falling silent at Christmas markets
Advent without “Last Christmas”? No joke. Christmas time is music time—or so you’d think. But …
35 million euros for data waste: How the Ministry of Finance got itself into a sticky situation
Safe, expensive—but completely useless? Imagine you buy a brand-new, state-of-the-art smartphone for over 2,000 euros …
Violin or luggage? Lufthansa versus music—the absurd dispute over 25 centimeters
When a violin case becomes a safety hazard Carolin Widmann, a star violinist of international renown, owns a 1782 Guadagnini violin, an instrument …
The US wants to see your Instagram posts—before you even enter the country!
Want to be completely transparent before your vacation? Anyone planning to fly to the U.S. in the future—whether for vacation, business, or …
Obelix in the crosshairs: Can an arms dealer use the name of the comic book hero?
A Polish arms manufacturer has secured a word mark—none other than "Obelix." At first glance, this sounds like a bad joke, but it's serious: the name of the world-famous comic book hero from the Asterix series is now…
Paternity test with a doppelganger: When child support debts lead to absurd ideas
Some stories sound like they're from a bad movie—but this one is real. A 37-year-old man wanted to avoid paying child support for his illegitimate child. His solution? He simply sent his buddy to take the paternity…
Butt scandal on the theater stage: Actress must pay €2,100 for biting
What was intended to be artistic theater ended with a complaint—and now also with a fine: Austrian actress Anna Werner Friedmann has to pay €2,100 for biting a colleague too hard on the buttocks during a performance.…
