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Reduction of LAVI Compensation for Relatives Residing Abroad: The Federal Supreme Court Sets the Boundaries

29.04.2025

The case concerned the children of a woman who was the victim of a homicide. The authorities in the Canton of Vaud acknowledged their entitlement to compensation for moral damages.

Final stretch: Are you ready for FINMA Circular 2025/2 – Conduct Rules under FinSA and FinSO?

23.04.2025

FINMA Circular 2025/2 is entering its final phase. Financial institutions have until 30 June 2025 to comply with the transitional provisions relating to marginal comments (Cm) 8, 9 to 12, 24 to 25, and 26.

Case of a professional footballer demoted to the U21 team

21.04.2025

A professional football player competing in the Swiss Super League was demoted to the U21 squad by his club for "sporting reasons." Challenging this decision, he sought an urgent court order requesting, among other things, his immediate reinstatement to the first team with full access to training

Settlement proposal covered by customary reservations: the lawyer remains subject to the Federal Act on the Freedom of Movement for Lawyers (LLCA), even when acting in their own name

18.04.2025

A lawyer, registered in the cantonal register, was advising clients on tax matters. The fees were billed to a trust managed by a trustee, who was himself a lawyer. After several years, the clients terminated the mandate and contested the final invoices, which they considered excessive.

Undeclared employment at home: risks incurred

16.04.2025

Hiring a cleaning lady, nanny, or gardener without formalizing the employment relationship may seem trivial. In Switzerland, however, this practice is illegal—even if the work is occasional, low-paid, or paid in cash.

The Federal Supreme Court ruling 7B_813/2024 of December 16, 2024, concerns the seizure of notebooks belonging to a detained suspect, containing conversations with their defense lawyer

19.03.2025

In this case, the Public Prosecutor ordered the seizure of two notebooks and subsequently requested the lifting of the seals, which was ultimately granted by the Coercive Measures Court (TMC).