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04. August 2023

Constitutionality of the Separation Principle in Gambling Law Confirmed

Constitutional complaints of betting brokers successfully rejected: separation requirement under Gambling Law compatible with the State Constitution. In the constitutional complaint proceedings for the State of Baden-Württemberg, OPPENLÄNDER has in each case commented on the compatibility of the separation requirement with the requirements of the Basic Law and the State Constitution.

03. August 2023

OPPENLÄNDER fends off state liability claims against the state of Baden-Württemberg

The event bans in the so-called first lockdown were appropriate, necessary and proportionate. The associated encroachment on Articles 12 and 14 of the German Constitution was therefore lawful. There are no claims for compensation under state liability law.

03. August 2023

Baden-Württemberg may use the “Fauler Pelz” in Heidelberg for hospital treatment order

OPPENLÄNDER attorneys Prof. Dr. Christofer Lenz, Dr. Jens Ritter and Dr. Maximilian Stützel, who are active in public building law, have successfully advised Baden-Württemberg in the dispute over the use of the former prison “Fauler Pelz” in Heidelberg.

28. July 2023

OPPENLÄNDER wins dispute over investigative committee

The Saarland state parliament does not have to amend the composition of a committee of enquiry. The Constitutional Court of the Saarland has rejected the application of the AfD parliamentary group there for a temporary injunction.