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Didi Hallervorden against Friedrich Merz: Criminal charges for incitement of the people!

Celebrity Feud on the Political Stage: A famous actor versus a high-ranking politician—Didi Hallervorden has filed a criminal complaint against Friedrich Merz. The …

Oktoberfest trademark dispute: Who can market the world's biggest folk festival?

A Conflict Over Beer and Tradition: Oktoberfest is the world’s largest and most famous folk festival, attracting millions of people every year …

"Only yes means yes": France passes new rape law!

A milestone in the fight against sexual violence France has taken a significant step forward in the fight against sexual violence. The French …

Pension taken after death - son must pay back 70,000 euros!

One death, one account—and 20 years of overpaid pension benefits What sounds like a bureaucratic mystery is a bitter reality: A …

Trademarks above the clouds: ITA Airways brings Aeroitalia to its knees

The dispute over the name: How similar is too similar? When two parties are in conflict, does the third party come out on top? Not in this …

Cheating on strawberries can be expensive: Why cheating at the discount store is no fun

Saved a few cents—and suddenly found yourself in the crosshairs of the law. It sounds harmless, almost creative: Someone does something …

Trump's new entry ban: USA closes its doors to millions - human rights activists sound the alarm

Travel ban on twelve countries—and the next political controversy: Donald Trump has done it again. Just a few days after …

Missed your flight? It's your own fault! Why slow security checks do not justify compensation

Too late is too late—even if it’s a close call. Drop off your luggage, then head to security—and suddenly …

Expensive short trip: EU wants to charge for hand luggage - what holidaymakers need to know now

The EU has introduced new passenger rules - and they could be expensive for holidaymakers. According to a recent decision by EU transport ministers, only one small piece of hand luggage will be allowed on board free…

Speed under control: Why section control is fairer - but is still hardly used in Germany

What is Section Control—and why do many drivers prefer it? Section Control—also known as section-based speed enforcement—…

Trademarks: Why EDEKA and TUI Cruises are at loggerheads over "EDEK.I"

EDEKA Goes Digital – and TUI Takes a Stand They’re known as advocates of fresh, regional products and …

BGH overturns termination without notice due to missing bank guarantee

If you don't pay a cash security deposit, you're out—but not because of a lack of a guarantor! Tenancy law is often dry, but this ruling brings a breath of fresh air …

Ten seconds too late - and the nightmare begins: when bureaucracy leaves passengers stranded

Vacation's over – Welcome to the German regulatory jungle What sounds like a bad joke was deadly serious for more than 200 …

Failure on the tire? Why German drivers in Italy suddenly have to pay a fine

Winter tires in summer: That can get expensive in Italy Summer vacation is just around the corner, the car is packed – …

Unauthorized bank charges: How to get your money back - but beware, the clock is ticking!

Banks overcharged customers for years – now the Federal Court of Justice is ruling in their favor For years, many banks and savings banks …

Out because of personal use - even though the landlord still lives with dad!

When property suddenly matters more than people The case sounds like something out of a social drama script, but it is a bitter …

Plagiarism on the chocolate shelf? Aldi under fire for allegedly counterfeit packaging

Oreo or just similar? Mondelez sues Aldi in the U.S. In the U.S. state of Illinois, a sweet dispute is turning into a bitter battle: The …

David against Goliath - and still a victory for the climate

Why the dismissal of the lawsuit against RWE is making waves around the world—and what it means for future climate lawsuits Lawsuit dismissed? Yes. …

Luxury, boredom, loophole in the law? No compensation for lost bragging rights!

Why the Hamburg Regional Court denied a sports car owner compensation for loss of use—and what that reveals about our legal system. When the €240,000 roadster …

Free ride for diplomats? 18,288 traffic violations - and nobody pays!

When diplomats drive through Berlin, different rules apparently apply. Wrong parking, speeding, hit-and-run - the whole nine yards. But while normal drivers collect points or pay fines, the gentlemen and ladies with…

Vacation trap on the Internet: One click too many - and suddenly 2,692 euros cancellation costs!

A quick look at the prices for a trip to Dubai—that was all a woman from Munich had planned to do. But what …

Kicked out of the women's studio: Can a trans woman be excluded?

A case in Erlangen is stirring up debate on a hotly contested issue: A transgender woman wanted to work out at a women-only gym – …

Enough is enough! Hotels sue Booking - for millions in losses!

What’s been brewing for a long time is finally coming to court: Europe’s hoteliers have had enough of the so-called “best price clauses” imposed by major booking portals like Booking.com. Now …

Hand luggage madness with low-cost airlines: Will the EU soon pull the plug on the rip-off model?

Flying on the cheap—but only if you’re broke? If you’re flying with budget airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, or Wizz Air, …