All articles by Luca Eigensatz

This is not the first time that the rules of football's world governing body FIFA have given rise to a legal dispute. On 4 October 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the association's transfer rules unlawfully restrict the freedom of movement and residence of EU citizens as enshrined in the fundamental rights of the European Union. But what exactly does that mean? This article provides a brief overview of the ruling and gives an outlook on the implications of the judgement for FIFA.

Legal jargon is often not used in the correct context or with the wrong meaning, which in turn leads to misunderstandings. This article sheds light on the most common family law terms and their actual meaning and clears up misconceptions.

With the start of each new year, numerous new laws and regulations come into force or are amended. We have summarized the most important changes for the coming year for you.

Many myths and prejudices surround the institution of divorce. This article dispels three common separation and divorce myths.

Each new year, countless new or amended laws and regulations come into force. We have summarized the most important changes for you.

The consequences of a divorce can have a serious impact on the assets of the spouses. You can find information on possible approaches here.

When are terminations considered abusive? The following report sheds light on abusive termination and outlines the stumbling blocks to avoid abusive termination, also in the case of older employees.

The revised Insurance Contracts Act (ICA) will come into force on 1 January 2022. The provisions of the law affect private insurance such as liability, vehicle, life and supplementary medical insurance. This article provides an overview of the most important provisions of the partial revision.

Amendments to various federal decrees will come into force on 01 January and 01 July 2022. We have selected and briefly summarised the most important changes for you.

Divorce is not only a major life event, but can also lead to complex legal issues. For example, what happens to the assets saved during the marriage and what effect does the divorce have on retirement provisions? This article provides information on the possible consequences and stumbling blocks.