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 [...]
In a historic move, the German Bundestag has approved extensive changes to the nation's citizenship law, ushering in a new era of inclusivity and flexibility. The law came into force on Thursday, 27th June 2024. Foreign residents in Germany can now apply for German citizenship after five years of residency, a notable reduction [...]
Surrogacy has become a significant option worldwide for couples with an unfulfilled desire to have children. German couples are also using surrogate mothers increasingly every year to realise their wish for a child. However, as surrogacy is not legally permitted in Germany, many couples travel abroad to realise this wish. The USA is a [...]
A Case Study from our Legal Practice In July 2023, our lawyers successfully obtained the registration of our clients' parenthood before the Düsseldorf Local Court for surrogacy that took place abroad. This spared our clients the time-consuming adoption procedure. This judgement not only represents a further milestone in the field of surrogacy but is [...]
The use of Artificial Intelligence is set to be regulated in the EU in the future through the so-called AI-Act in order to address the potential risks of this technology. Although this measure should be considered more as a "Work in Progress" due to the unpredictable future of AI, today the framework is to [...]