February 9, 2026
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes and compares the legal foundations and usage of checks in Germany and the United States.
Posted in: Global Law , Guest Post , Law Library
December 19, 2025
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post compares the taxation of prepared meals and drinks in Germany and the United States.
Posted in: Global Law , Guest Post
November 25, 2025
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post by foreign law intern Laura, examines the requirements to get legally married in Germany.
Posted in: Global Law , Guest Post
November 18, 2025
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
The blog post reviews laws regarding shop openings in Germany with a focus on Sunday as a constitutionally guaranteed day of rest.
Posted in: Global Law , Guest Post , Law Library
December 23, 2022
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog posts examines the legal status of title of nobilities in Germany and whether name changes in another EU country adding German tokens of nobility to a last name have to be recognized under German law.
Posted in: Global Law , In the News
June 30, 2022
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This FALQ post looks at universal jurisdiction in Germany and surveys recent court cases.
Posted in: Frequently Asked Legal Questions (FALQ) , Global Law , Guest Post
June 18, 2022
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post gives an overview of the legality of dumpster diving in Germany on the occasion of Sustainable Gastronomy Day.
Posted in: Global Law , Guest Post , In the News
March 7, 2022
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post contains information on Equal Pay Day in Germany and legislation to address the gender pay gap.
Posted in: Global Law , In the News , Law Library , Women's History
March 8, 2021
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog posts describes recent court decisions on parity laws in Germany.
Posted in: Global Law , In the News , Law Library , Women's History