It is one of Germany's most commonly distributed and consumed drugs - cannabis. As far as the legal situation in Germany is concerned, the production, trade and all activities related to this substance (which is considered non-marketable according to the German Narcotics Act Schedule I) are currently clearly regulated: acquisition and possession are prohibited; [...]
Events such as the Corona pandemic, the Ukraine war and the current energy crisis have clearly shown how susceptible international supply chains are to disruption. In recent years, repeated dramatic shutdowns and production losses have affected countless companies worldwide. The sometimes dramatic price increases for primary products and raw materials are affecting not only [...]
Advancing digitalisation has undoubtedly contributed to the growing fascination around Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Nevertheless, it is important to note here that trading with digital currencies and the use of blockchain technology entail a number of risks and legal issues as well as problems, as the current legal cases concerning the alleged cryptocurrency [...]
Being a successful model and walking on the world's famous catwalks for luxury designers is probably the dream of numerous young people, especially young girls and young women. This dream remains prevalent through television shows like "Germanys Next Topmodel" and similar formats. Models are always in demand, even if usually for much smaller jobs. [...]
According to Annexe I German Narcotics Act, cannabis is a non-marketable substance. The production, trade, and activities associated with this drug are clearly regulated in German law. Thus, among other things, the acts mentioned above and acquisition and possession are prohibited and, in some cases, punishable by imprisonment or a fine. Nevertheless, there is consideration [...]
Since March 2020, we have been living with a pandemic, triggered by the outbreak of the coronavirus. This affects areas of our social life. In addition to numerous losses and concerns for one's own health as well as that of others, the economy also suffered enormously from the consequences of the pandemic. Since the [...]
Cryptocurrencies enjoy great popularity, and trading in Bitcoin and other currencies is steadily increasing. But it also harbours many risks and dangers. Not only are cryptocurrencies subject to considerable price fluctuations, and they are therefore associated with significant risks of loss. The rising trade in cryptocurrencies also leads to increased fraudulent activities and hacker [...]
At the end of October 2019, the EU adopted the "Directive on the Protection of Persons Reporting Breaches of EU Law", also known as the Whistleblower Directive. The aim of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 is to create a uniform standard within the EU to protect whistleblowers. Whistleblowers who report legal violations in the course of [...]
The recent history of the rules and regulations concerning gambling and online casinos in Germany has been complicated but the updated Interstate Treaty on Gambling ("ISTG 2021") provides some new licensing possibilities for those in the industry. This new treaty also outlines rules on gambling advertising, licensing conditions and tax rates. The licenses issued [...]
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