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German Competition Authority rules against Facebook: Is it the end of Facebook’s business model?

February 8, 2019

German Competition Authority rules against Facebook: Is it the end of Facebook’s business model? On February 7, 2019, the Bundeskartellamt (German competition authority) decided to impose restrictions on Facebook regarding its processing of user data. The German competition authority criticized Facebook for collecting user data on non-Facebook platforms, like Instagram, WhatsApp and other sites using…

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An International Comparative | Germany vs. U.S.A.: To tip your server or not?

February 4, 2019

An International Comparative | Germany vs. U.S.A.: To tip your server or not? by BridgehouseLaw Staff As nearly everyone tends to eat at a restaurant from time to time, tips are something that concern everybody, whether you are the one to give or to receive a tip. However, there are big differences in both countries…

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The French “Yellow Vests” movement and its spreading across Europe

January 25, 2019

The French “Yellow Vests” movement and its spreading across Europe In November, a new movement appeared in France: the gilets jaunesor “Yellow Vests” movement, a wide group of citizens, who gather together to protest against the French government and against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies. The movement started with a fuel tax rise and fed…

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Facebook Data Breach Could Mean Up to $1.63 Billion in Fines from the EU

November 5, 2018

Facebook Data Breach Could Mean Up to $1.63 Billion in Fines from the EU by BridgehouseLaw Staff On September 28, 2018, social media giant Facebook disclosed that it had discovered a cyber breach in its security which allowed hackers to access the information of approximately 50 million accounts. Of those 50 million accounts around 10…

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The Last Straw for Single-Use Plastics?

November 1, 2018

The Last Straw for Single-Use Plastics? by BridgehouseLaw Staff European Members of parliament have been debating new rules on single-use plastics in an effort to reduce plastic waste in our oceans. The list of items to be scrapped includes cotton buds, plastic cutlery, straws which make up 70 percent of marine litter. The European Members…

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Let’s Talk About Some of the Amendments on the November 6th Ballot Part II

October 26, 2018

Let’s Talk About Some of the Amendments on the November 6th Ballot By Ian Morris Comment below, or reach attorney Morris directly ian.morris@bridgehouse.law, or on Twitter @IMorrisOne. If last week’s amendments enshrining victims’’ rights and a right to hunt and fish were the bait; this week’s amendments are the hook.  Amendments proposing to change the…

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Facebook-Konto als Erbschaft?

October 2, 2018

Facebook-Konto als Erbschaft?   Der BGH hat nun entschieden, dass auch ein Facebook-Konto, beziehungsweise der Zugriff hierauf, in die Erbschaftsmasse fällt. Im Fall wollte die Mutter einer 15-jährigen Tochter Zugriff auf das Konto ihrer verstorbenen Tochter erhalten. Grundsätzlich fallen auch digitale Inhalte in die Erbschaftsmasse, jedoch sind höchstpersönliche Verträge nicht vererblich. Bei diesen überwiegt das…

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Complying with Changing Immigration Policy: Tips for US Employers Who Employ Migrant Workers

September 20, 2018

Complying with Changing Immigration Policy: Tips for US Employers Who Employ Migrant Workers On August 8, 2018, ICE officials served search warrants in 13 locations in Nebraska and Minnesota, arresting over 130 people according to a press release by the Department of Homeland Security. The operation targeted businesses that officials say knowingly hired and mistreated…

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Kryptowährungen – wenn Sicherheit zur Gefahr wird

September 15, 2018

Kryptowährungen – wenn Sicherheit zur Gefahr wird Die Relevanz von digitalen Zahlungsmitteln in Form von Kryptowährungen hat in der Vergangenheit stark zugenommen. Es gibt immer mehr Investoren in digitale Währungen wie Bitcoin oder Litcoin. Durch Kryptowährungen ist es möglich, den bargeldlosen Zahlungsverkehr ohne die Mitwirkung von Banken oder Behörden zu sichern. Kryptowährungen werden vielmehr eigens…

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USCIS Extends Suspension of H-1B Premium Processing and Increases Premium Processing Filing Fee

September 3, 2018

USCIS Extends Suspension of H-1B Premium Processing and Increases Premium Processing Filing Fee On August 29, 2018, the United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that its suspension of Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions will be extended to February 19, 2019. Originally, the suspension was meant to end in early…

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