The online fashion giant Zalando is set to lay off hundreds of its employees, leaving them vulnerable and uncertain about their future. The layoffs come following overly accelerated growth during the coronavirus pandemic and a more challenging economic environment since then. Employees affected by these layoffs must consider the value of working with German [...]
The Cannabis Act has now come into force in Germany - cannabis has been partially legalised. There are now exceptions for consumption, possession, cultivation, import and export, and when such behaviour is not punishable by law. For this reason, the handling of cannabis must be legally reassessed. The following article will inform you about [...]
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. [...]
With the entry into force of the Cannabis Act in Germany, cannabis is no longer subject to the provisions of the German Narcotics Act (BtMG) but to its own regulations. The cultivation of cannabis plants is now permitted to a limited extent following Sections 9, 17 KCanG and Section 4 MedCanG. The German Consumer [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Now that the UK's exit from the European Union has happened, with the end of the Brexit transition period on 1 January 2021, evidence of problems in the movement of goods between the EU and the UK is arising. Many consumers in the UK and the EU will be burdened with the additional payment [...]