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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and other digital currencies have long been an integral part of many investment portfolios. But what happens to these digital assets when the owner dies? Unlike traditional bank accounts or securities accounts, cryptocurrencies present heirs with unique challenges. The law firm Cocron explains what testators and heirs should pay particular attention to…

The relaxation of the ban on online gambling in Germany has not meant that gambling can be offered without the required license. Without the necessary license, online gambling remains illegal, meaning players have a right to compensation for their losses. This is also demonstrated by a ruling of the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe, which…

Our law firm regularly advises heirs, those entitled to a compulsory share of the inheritance, and estate administrators in complex inheritance law situations. A recent case serves as an example of why, in certain situations, filing for insolvency may be essential for the proper settlement of a complicated estate. The case at a glance: One…

Berlin/Osnabrück, April 2025 – On March 10, 2025, the Osnabrück Regional Court ruled in favor of a player who was seeking to recover losses from online sports betting. The court clarified that the defendant provider had violated essential player protection regulations of the 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV) – in particular, the applicable monthly…

Strong signal for player protection: When can high losses from online gambling be reclaimed? In April 2025, the Thuringian Regional Court handed down an important ruling that is likely to be of great significance to many online gambling players: An internet sports betting provider was ordered to pay a player more than €10,000 in damages.…

What you should know now – and why the Federal Court of Justice’s ruling could be groundbreaking for many affected parties: On March 6, 2025, the Federal Court of Justice (case no. III ZR 137/24) issued a ruling that is likely to have significance far beyond the specific case decided. The judges addressed the question…

  Is it even legally possible to quickly draw up a will in an emergency situation? The answer is: Yes, under very specific conditions. A little-known but legally possible option is the so-called three-witness will, also known as an emergency will. This involves an oral declaration of one’s last will and testament – however, this…

Luxembourg, Munich, April 9, 2025 A case was heard today at the European Court of Justice that could have far-reaching consequences for the recovery of gambling losses in the online gambling sector. The plaintiff is lawyer Volker Ramge, who has acquired a player’s claim against a Maltese gambling operator. Central point of contention: Is a…