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Warning about SimCorp scams: Current developments and legal support Munich, Berlin, February 17, 2025 Recently, there have been increasing reports of fraudsters posing as representatives of the reputable company SimCorp. These criminals primarily use WhatsApp groups and other communication channels to lure unsuspecting investors with false investment promises. Official warning from SimCorp The situation has…

Attorney István Cocron is currently representing several clients in cases against Wirex Digital Services srl and other cryptocurrency exchanges involving unjustified account suspensions and the withholding of substantial cryptocurrency balances. These cases cast a critical light on the business practices of various providers in the cryptocurrency industry. Exemplary case against Wirex Digital Services In a…

In Germany, school attendance is compulsory. However, school is not the right place for all children to learn. If they refuse to attend school, it is not a sign of laziness, but often due to serious problems. The children want to learn, but neither state nor private schools can provide them with the right environment.…

Nationwide, numerous individuals are currently facing criminal investigations related to online gambling. The charges range from participation in illegal gambling under Section 285 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) to money laundering offenses. In this challenging situation, experienced legal representation is essential. Legal challenges in online gambling investigations Participating in unlicensed online gambling can have…

When AI goes haywire and commercial banks drive their customers fully automatically into the arms of law enforcement. Munich, February 11, 2025 In recent weeks, several colleagues from the field of “online gambling law” have contacted the law firm www.ra-cocron.de and described the following case: The lawyers concerned received letters from the police informing them…

Negative interest rates: Not permitted for savings and overnight deposit accounts, permitted for current accounts. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has issued an important ruling on negative interest rates: Banks are not allowed to charge negative interest on savings and call money accounts. The situation is different for current accounts – here, negative interest…

If a property has multiple owners – for example, through inheritance or as part of a community property regime – conflicts can arise regarding its use or disposal. In such cases, the law offers a way to dissolve the joint ownership of the property through partition auctions. However, there are two different types: the large…

A recent ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Munich demonstrates how crucial the formal requirements for a will are. In a case where an envelope containing handwritten notes and symbols was intended to serve as a last will and testament, the court ruled that the formal requirements of Section 2247 of the German Civil…