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Greater transparency in online gambling: A court in Amsterdam compels providers to disclose loss data under the GDPR. In its judgment of July 4, 2025 (Case No. C/13/769802 / KG ZA 25-394), the Amsterdam District Court made a landmark decision. According to this ruling, European online gambling providers are obligated to provide players with comprehensive…

Digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies have become established in the financial world. More and more people are consciously investing in this asset class. Consequently, interest is growing in how crypto assets can be sensibly passed on in inheritance cases. Those who plan ahead can avoid unnecessary conflicts and losses. 1. Cryptocurrencies are…

Many users who have suffered financial losses at online casinos are often unaware that there are legal avenues to reclaim lost stakes – especially if providers acted illegally or disregarded legal safeguards such as deposit limits. A key step towards obtaining a refund is the right of access under Article 15 of the GDPR. Affected…

The Higher Regional Court of Dresden (OLG) has significantly strengthened the rights of customers of expensive online coaching programs in a recent ruling. According to the ruling, the Distance Learning Protection Act (FernUSG) also applies to offers explicitly aimed at entrepreneurs – a groundbreaking step towards greater consumer protection in the coaching sector. What was…

The law firm Cocron GmbH & Co. KG, with offices in Berlin and Munich, successfully secured the repayment of over €30,000 worth of cryptocurrencies for a client. The refund was processed by the provider Wirex after our firm initiated legal proceedings – a court ruling was not required. The case: Account blocked – access to…

Every year, around 400 billion euros are inherited in Germany – yet many inheritance regulations are incomplete, flawed, or even nonexistent. Attorney István Cocron of the law firm Rechtsanwalt Cocron GmbH & Co. KG, with offices in Berlin and Munich, is familiar with the typical misunderstandings surrounding inheritance law from his daily practice. Here you…

In Germany, everyone has the right to name their heirs individually. However, if a person dies without leaving a will or inheritance contract, the legal succession rules apply. This situation is quite common: according to a YouGov survey from August 2022, around 66% of Germans do not have a will. In approximately two-thirds of all…

Many parents support their children financially during their lifetime – be it in the form of gifts, transfers, or other assets. When it comes to inheritance later, the question often arises: Must a child entitled to a compulsory share of the inheritance have such payments deducted from their share? The legal situation is clear: Only…