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Wer hätte das gedacht – little known facts about Germany

January 9, 2025

1. Cultural Ritual: Kaffee und Kuchen is a cherished German tradition akin to British afternoon tea, where friends and family gather for coffee and delicious cakes in the mid-afternoon. 2. A Social Affair: It’s more than just food; this ritual is a time for meaningful conversations, catching up, and bonding over sweets and caffeine. 3.…

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Die vorgezogene Bundestagswahl und Briefwahl

January 9, 2025

Am 23. Februar 2025 findet in Deutschland die vorgezogene Bundestagswahl statt. Alle wahlberechtigten Bürgerinnen und Bürger haben die Möglichkeit, ihre Stimme bequem per Briefwahl abzugeben. In diesem Artikel geben wir Ihnen alle wichtigen Informationen an die Hand. Die Briefwahl eignet sich besonders für Menschen, die am Wahltag – zum Beispiel aufgrund eines Auslandsaufenthaltes – verhindert…

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Speculation Regarding Crypto-Friendly Regulatory Environment

January 9, 2025

The value of cryptocurrency has risen in the wake of Donald Trump’s US presidential election. Bitcoin recently surged above $100,000.00 in value for the first time, illustrating optimism within the cryptocurrency market. This optimism may be rooted in a belief that a Trump administration will permit a pathway towards a crypto-friendly regulatory environment. The proliferation…

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Wer hätte das gedacht – little known facts about Germany

December 17, 2024

Food & Drink: In Germany, we have 1,500 different types of beer, 300 types of bread, and 1,000 types of sausage. In the state of Bavaria, beer is actually considered a food! Germany is home to the biggest Beer Festival in the world, Oktoberfest in Munich, where the standard glass of beer is a whole…

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Das Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen zwischen Deutschland und USA – BridgehouseLaw LLP

December 6, 2024

1.   Einkommen und Vermögen Auf dem Gebiet der Steuern vom Einkommen und vom Vermögen und einiger anderer Steuern, ist am 21. August 1991 das Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen (DBA) zwischen Deutschland und den USA in Kraft getreten. Durch Protokoll vom 1. Juni 2006 wurde der Wortlaut der ursprünglichen Fassung geänderten, und darauf basierende Neufassung ist seit 2008 gültig. Das Abkommen…

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Estate Planning & Probate Proceedings – BridgehouseLaw LLP

December 6, 2024

2024 is winding up and January 1, 2025, is only 5 weeks away. People around the globe will spend many days celebrating, observing holidays, gathering with friends and family, and reminiscing about loved ones. December brings the full gambit of emotions from laughter to sadness, love to annoyance, and wishful thinking to motivation. As we…

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Implications of Failure to Timely File Corporate Transparency Act BOI Report

October 28, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), represents a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for corporations operating in the United States. One of its key provisions mandates that certain entities report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). While the CTA intends to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes, the failure…

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Publishers Sue AI Giant: What It Means for the Industry.

October 28, 2024

The recent lawsuit filed by publishers against a major AI company has sparked a lively debate about the future of content creation and intellectual property. As technology continues to evolve, traditional publishing is facing challenges that could reshape the industry as we know it. At the heart of the lawsuit are concerns over copyright infringement. Many…

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Recent Federal Court Decision on Virginia Voter Rolls

October 28, 2024

A U.S. federal judge issued a ruling on October 25, 2024, blocking a recent attempt by the state of Virginia to remove individuals from its voter rolls who had not sufficiently proved their citizenship. This ruling cited a federal prohibition against purging significant numbers of voters within 90 days of an election, and its intended…

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Halloween Traditions: A Light-hearted Look

October 28, 2024

Ah, Halloween! The one night a year when it’s socially acceptable to wear a costume that might be deemed “questionable” in any other context. The spooky season is packed with traditions that can be both delightful and downright bizarre. Let’s dive into some of our favorite American Halloween traditions. Let’s kick things off with the…

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