After weeks of negotiations, the Conservative-Social Democrat coalition (CDU/CSU - the Union - and SPD, often referred to as "Black-Red" due to their party colours) has agreed on key points for a new migration policy in their coalition agreement. This policy includes the rejection of asylum seekers at the borders, which should be carried [...]
Travel to the United Kingdom is about to change. Starting in April 2025, citizens of the European Union and other visa-exempt countries will no longer be able to enter the UK with just a valid passport. Instead, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be required before departure. Whether planning a holiday, visiting family, or [...]
Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark and Finland have recently updated their travel advisories regarding travels to the United States. Tourists are therefore advised to strictly adhere to US travel regulations and instructed that there is no guarantee that they will be allowed to enter the country since the final entry permit is at [...]
Birkenstock was denied copyright protection by the Federal Court of Justice in Germany (BGH) on 20 February 2025 after they have tried to sue in multiple cases against similar sandals of their competition, BGH, I ZR 16/24, I ZR 17/24, I ZR 18/24. No Copyright Protection for Birkenstock Sandals A requirement to receive copyright protection [...]
Revoking a driving licence in Germany is a particularly drastic and stressful measure for those affected. It is especially the case when time-consuming and costly conditions - such as the completion of a medical-psychological examination (a so-called "MPU") - are attached to its reinstatement. Drivers who have had their driving licence revoked in Germany [...]
It has been brought to our attention that emails containing notice letters in fictitious matters are currently being sent in the name of "Mr. Jens Schlun." These emails are fake and do not originate from Mr. Tim Schlun or any other employee of this law firm. Information for Addressees: Letter of Notice in [...]
With 24 European nations set to compete and approximately 2.7 million tickets expected to be sold for the matches, the European Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) in Germany will be a major sporting event drawing vast crowds. Amidst the excitement and enthusiasm, both minor and major criminal offences committed by visiting fans are inevitable, ranging [...]
Numerous police measures have been taken in Germany as part of the EU sanctions that have been successively imposed against Russia since 2014—in coordination with the USA, the UK, Canada, and other partner countries—affecting exports and economic and media cooperation with Russia. On 24 February 2020, further sanctions were adopted, including the freezing of [...]
Germany's laws and regulations on cannabis possession and use appear to be on the verge of enormous changes as the German parliament has supported a new law to allow the recreational use of cannabis. This decision represents a significant milestone in the nation's drug policy landscape; however, it is only a partial legalisation of [...]
In an increasingly interconnected, globalised world, the freedom to travel guaranteed by possessing a particular passport is of crucial importance for the mobility of its holders. The Henley Passport Index, which lists countries and territories regarding freedom to travel, shows a highly interesting development: the German passport is at the top of the current [...]