When parents order murders—what the Federal Court of Justice now clarifies
Image: MDart10 / Shutterstock.com Parents under indictment: When does looking the other way become a criminal offense? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has caused a stir with a ruling from Karlsruhe: Parents can be criminally liable for [...]
Stop the panic-mongering: Why not all online coaching is "distance learning"
Coaching is not the same as sitting at a school desk: Federal Court of Justice sends a clear message Online coaching is booming—and with it, legal questions. Does every provider now have to be licensed under the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG)? [...]
Luxury villa despite welfare benefits? Court draws conclusions—Leverkusen clan must relinquish property
Image: Chris Redan/Shutterstock.com Collecting welfare benefits while hiding assets on a grand scale A family from Leverkusen lived in a spacious villa for years—while receiving government assistance. Month after month [...]
No viewing because of your last name? Federal Court of Justice ruling could change apartment hunting in Germany
No chance with "Waseem" – but with "Schneider" it's possible Humaira Waseem wanted to find a new apartment for herself and her family. When she discovered a promising advertisement in Groß-Gerau, she contacted [...]
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 real crime story for one family. The man dressed as Santa Claus [...]
"Silent Night" faces competition – Why music is increasingly falling silent at Christmas markets
Image: FooTToo / Shutterstock.com Advent without "Last Christmas"? This is no joke. Christmas time is music time—or so you would think. But at more and more Christmas markets in Germany, especially in [...]
35 million euros for data waste: How the Ministry of Finance got itself into a sticky situation
Safe, expensive—but completely useless? Imagine buying a brand-new, state-of-the-art smartphone for over $2,000—including accessories and software—and then [...]
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 with an international reputation, carries a Guadagnini violin from 1782 under her arm, an instrument worth millions – emotionally [...]
Clicked, terminated, fired: How an online questionnaire cost him his job
Sick with a click of the mouse—and suddenly unemployed Reporting sick from your sofa—sounds like modern convenience in the digital age. A few clicks, an online form, a doctor's note by email. [...]
The US wants to see your Instagram posts—before you even enter the country!
Completely transparent before your vacation? Anyone who wants to fly to the US in the future—whether for vacation, business, or the World Cup—may have to disclose more than just [...]
When parents order murders—what the Federal Court of Justice now clarifies
Image: MDart10 / Shutterstock.com Parents under indictment: When does looking the other way become a criminal offense? The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has caused a stir with a ruling from Karlsruhe: Parents can be criminally liable for [...]
Stop the panic-mongering: Why not all online coaching is "distance learning"
Coaching is not the same as sitting at a school desk: Federal Court of Justice sends a clear message Online coaching is booming—and with it, legal questions. Does every provider now have to be licensed under the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG)? [...]
Luxury villa despite welfare benefits? Court draws conclusions—Leverkusen clan must relinquish property
Image: Chris Redan/Shutterstock.com Collecting welfare benefits while hiding assets on a grand scale A family from Leverkusen lived in a spacious villa for years—while receiving government assistance. Month after month [...]
No viewing because of your last name? Federal Court of Justice ruling could change apartment hunting in Germany
No chance with "Waseem" – but with "Schneider" it's possible Humaira Waseem wanted to find a new apartment for herself and her family. When she discovered a promising advertisement in Groß-Gerau, she contacted [...]
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 real crime story for one family. The man dressed as Santa Claus [...]
"Silent Night" faces competition – Why music is increasingly falling silent at Christmas markets
Image: FooTToo / Shutterstock.com Advent without "Last Christmas"? This is no joke. Christmas time is music time—or so you would think. But at more and more Christmas markets in Germany, especially in [...]
35 million euros for data waste: How the Ministry of Finance got itself into a sticky situation
Safe, expensive—but completely useless? Imagine buying a brand-new, state-of-the-art smartphone for over $2,000—including accessories and software—and then [...]
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 with an international reputation, carries a Guadagnini violin from 1782 under her arm, an instrument worth millions – emotionally [...]
Clicked, terminated, fired: How an online questionnaire cost him his job
Sick with a click of the mouse—and suddenly unemployed Reporting sick from your sofa—sounds like modern convenience in the digital age. A few clicks, an online form, a doctor's note by email. [...]
The US wants to see your Instagram posts—before you even enter the country!
Completely transparent before your vacation? Anyone who wants to fly to the US in the future—whether for vacation, business, or the World Cup—may have to disclose more than just [...]