The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the rules on whether mobile phones can be unlocked during house searches
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the rules on whether mobile phones can be unlocked during house searches (BGE 151 IV 73).
New study on gambling behaviour in Switzerland
The Federal Gaming Board (ESBK) and the Intercantonal Gaming Supervisory Authority (Gespa) have initiated a new study into gambling behaviour in Switzerland.
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the process of confiscation in cases involving mixed assets
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the process of confiscation in cases involving mixed assets (7B_65/2023).
The new youth protection regulations will enter into force in stages, with a two-year implementation period
It all begins with an idea.
Gift cards under the Money Laundering Act: New FINMA practice forces retailers to take action
The sale of gift and prepaid cards has long been an everyday occurrence for kiosks, retailers, and online platforms. However, FINMA's recent clarification of the Money Laundering Act (MLA) is shaking up this seemingly simple business
For the time being, no new casino licence application process for St. Moritz and Schaffhausen
At its meeting on 19 November, the Federal Council decided to delay the reissuing of the licence for the 'South Grisons' zone.
Virtual hearings in civil proceedings have been possible since 1 January 2025
Virtual hearings in civil proceedings have been possible since 1 January 2025.
Revision of the Civil Procedure Code: Party expert opinions will be considered as full evidence
Revision of the Civil Procedure Code: Party expert opinions will be considered as full evidence.
The Federal Supreme Court has significantly restricted pre-trial detention due to the risk of reoffending
The Federal Supreme Court has significantly restricted pre-trial detention due to the risk of reoffending (BGE 151 IV 185).
Switzerland introduces new rules on youth protection in video games (Part 2)
It all begins with an idea.
Switzerland introduces new rules on youth protection in video games (Part 1)
It all begins with an idea.
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