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Falling for it! When going to the gym leads to termination without notice

Fitness instead of ticket checks? That’s going to be expensive! A ticket inspector from Cologne apparently thought he could use work time as leisure time—and …

Hollywood versus the copier: How an employee fooled the film industry - and got off lightly

A movie online before its premiere? What looks like a normal download to many is, for the film industry …

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 …

Religious war in the delivery room: clinic bans doctors from performing abortions - even in his private practice

When Religion Replaces Medicine What happens when church and hospital merge? In the case of Prof. Dr. Joachim Volz, the …

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, …

Two euro fine for leaving out? Restaurant on Mallorca charges for "no appetizer" - and causes outrage

“No Starter” – A new scam or a bad joke? Imagine this: You go out for a nice meal, order two main courses, drink …

Black ice drama in Tutzing: Why a pensioner is now receiving 10,000 euros - and what this means for cities

The Fall That Changed Everything One evening in January 2019—bitterly cold, with the ground as slippery as glass. On Schmiedgasse in Tutzing, the …

Cookie banners under fire: Court forces websites to make an honest choice - "Reject all" becomes mandatory!

Who actually likes clicking “Accept All”? Now there’s a legal slap on the wrist! Everyone knows them, everyone hates them: …

Over and out! Why 200,000 companies in Germany are suddenly closing down - and what this means for us all

Economy in Trouble: Nearly 200,000 Companies Closed Their Doors in 2024 A sad record: Last year, 196,100 companies in Germany …

Onions, lawsuits, a million dollars: When fast food becomes a fast food trap

One bite—and then off to the lawyer? Some people order a burger. Others order a lawsuit to go with it. Demery Ardell …

"Luggage madness stopped!" - Why Ryanair must now pay

Court puts a stop to baggage rip-offs: 150 euros for a small suitcase. Cheap flights, yes—but please, no hidden fees! A Spanish court …

Von der Leyen's secret vaccine text messages - EU Court reprimands Commission: What is she hiding from us?

Chat, delete, deny—and then what? It’s all about billion-dollar contracts, the world’s most sought-after vaccine, and a few missing text messages. Sounds …

Billions in fines on the way? EU takes TikTok to task for opaque advertising

What does TikTok really show us—and who is behind it? Short clips, dancing teenagers, viral challenges—TikTok has become …

EU millions for Elon Musk - even though he insults Europe?

Musk, the subsidy critic—suddenly a fan of EU funding? Elon Musk, who vociferously rails against subsidies, is himself raking in the cash: …

Parcel gone - bad luck? Who is really liable if the delivery disappears

The Parcel Trap: Convenient, Fast—But Dangerous It’s a classic scenario of the online age: You order something, look forward to the …

Defeat for data protection lawsuit: Why OpenJur can continue to publish sensitive court data

Personal data online? Court rules: Freedom of the press trumps data protection It’s a landmark ruling: The Hamburg Regional Court has ruled that …

Dismissal, setback, rebellion - Deutsche Bahn loses embarrassing trial against top digital manager

The Layoff That’s Rocking Germany It sounds like the plot of a TV series about a struggling conglomerate: Deutsche Bahn …

Ryanair pulls its head out of the noose - why you now have more options when booking

How a small menu sparked a big debate Anyone who has tried to book a flight with Ryanair lately will quickly notice: …

Fare dodging with a gun: Why even the GSG 9 has to intervene now

No ticket—but a gun in his waistband Berlin, S-Bahn Line 45, Monday afternoon: Two teenagers without tickets—actually an everyday occurrence in …