Category Archives: Law

Did you notice the Irony? (7) Guantanamo

Posted on 12 May 2013 by

When it comes to the future of the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, I always wonder why those who are against it are running a campaign called “Close Guantanamo”. I looks to me like Guantanamo is already rather … Continue reading →

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You want more Surveillance? You can have it.

Posted on 2 May 2013 by

I just read this: A new CNN/Time … Poll indicates four in ten Americans say they are willing to give up some civil liberties to fight terrorism. Only 38% favor expanding government monitoring of e-mail and cell phones. While this … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Polls, Terrorism, USA | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Easily Confused (21) Miranda Rights

Posted on 22 April 2013 by

Miranda: Mirinda: As I get arrested less often than I get thirsty, I feel like my Mirinda rights are being violated more often.

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Sad Things (# 2) E-Mail from an old Friend

Posted on 27 January 2013 by

This is sad: I receive an e-mail from an old friend with whom I haven’t had contact for years. I am excited. I open the e-mail, only to find out that they are contacting me in my capacity as a … Continue reading →

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Money-Back Guarantee

Posted on 26 January 2013 by

Every year, the service that I offer to my clients is getting better and better. Beginning immediately, I will apply a 100% money-back guarantee. * That’s right. I am probably the only lawyer in the world to implement a money-back … Continue reading →

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The kind of People who become Lawyers

Posted on 19 January 2013 by

From an article in The Huffington Post about a young man who took part in a riot: “Rag Gu Rock Gue Kim, also known as Rocky, was caught on video during the June 2011 riot damaging vehicles and trying repeatedly … Continue reading →

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The Law can’t Mend a Broken Heart

Posted on 21 December 2012 by

The law can do a lot. Lawyers can do even more, especially a hot-shot-lawyer like myself. But there is one thing that even I can’t do: I can’t force people to love you or to be faithful. Read this request … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Law, German Law, Law, Life, Marriage | Tagged | 9 Comments

Did you notice the Irony? (# 5) Egypt’s constitutional conundrum

Posted on 29 November 2012 by

When Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi issued an edict according to which the judiciary would henceforth no longer be able to review the government’s actions, the judges  - understandably – wanted to protest against this far-reaching usurpation of executive powers. What … Continue reading →

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10 FAQ about filing a Constitutional Complaint in Germany

Posted on 10 November 2012 by

As part of my very popular series of legal FAQ, I introduce the German Constitutional Complaint (“Verfassungsbeschwerde”) today. It is a way by which every citizen and even foreign citizens living in Germany can address the Supreme Court if they feel that … Continue reading →

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What did Jérôme Kerviel do wrong?

Posted on 24 October 2012 by

Today, an Appeals Court in France upheld the conviction of Jérôme Kerviel, a former trader with the French bank Société Générale, sentenced him to serve time in prison and ordered him – rather symbolically I assume – to pay 4.9 billion … Continue reading →

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