Attention to communication!
The latest sales targets, the introduction of new employees or a humorous report on company Christmas – many companies have an internal communication system through which they inform employees about news and developments in the company. In large companies, this task is often taken over by a dedicated communications department, which ensures uniform communication, which, according to studies, has a positive […]
Important Decision for Media Professionals
Thorough research and careful reporting pay off, also legally. The 'Beobachter' provides this proof, recently reporting on the successful conclusion of a long-standing court proceeding against it. Background: At the end of 2020, the magazine published an elaborate investigation into the dubious practices of the insurance broker Swiss Home Finance AG. The Swiss Home Finance opposed this
Awarded – in series
The Swiss business magazine BILANZ has once again recognized us as a TOP law firm. The distinction is based on an independent survey conducted by BILANZ in collaboration with Statista. The decisive criterion: recommendations from other law firms as well as from clients. Our law firm was listed in three legal areas as one of the leading law firms in Germany: in media law (rank 1), in sports law (rank 3) as well as […]
Data Protection in Employment Relationships
The Swiss Data Protection Act and employment law requirements oblige employers to collect, process and store personal data of employees in a lawful manner. But what data may be collected at all? What information and disclosure obligations exist towards employees? In a practical webinar, our employment law specialist Markus Prazeller discusses the most important legal requirements, explains the obligations of the employer and […]
Anuschka Roshani vs. TX Group
A judgment of the Zurich Labor Court of November 11, 2024, caused quite a stir: well-known journalist Anuschka Roshani sued TX Group, among others the publisher of Tages-Anzeiger and "Magazin", and demanded the revocation of her termination. The Zurich Labor Court (partially) gave her the right and revoked the termination. On the plaintiff's claims for declaratory relief […]
More Rights in Civil Proceedings
The procedure of a court trial and the rights of the parties involved are governed by the rules of procedure. The provisions on civil proceedings are set out in the Federal Code of Civil Procedure. This law, the CCP, regulates the procedure for enforcing civil law claims - including, for example, monetary claims or other contractual disputes, family law actions or the protection of personality rights. Whoever has a claim […]
Visiting the Leuven Bears
The trip to Belgium not only gave us an exciting basketball game, but also the opportunity to exchange ideas with the staff and sponsors of the Leuven Bears. Of course, there was also time for a leisurely stroll through the old town of Leuven. Our sincere thanks go to Danny Marguillier, who, as President of Stella Artois Leuven Bears, […]
No Penalty without Payment?
It has never been easier than it is today to share your opinion with the public: with just one click, you can reach a large audience via social media. However, those who are active on social media themselves know that the debates being conducted can become heated at times and, unfortunately, also leave the grounds of what is legally permissible
WPH awarded again
The business magazine BILANZ and PME have counted Wagner Prazeller Hug among the top law firms in Switzerland for the fifth time in a row. In our specialist areas 'media law' and 'sports law', we were rated with five out of five stars. We thus belong to the best in the country. The evaluation is based on a survey conducted by the research institute STATISTA among 5,000 lawyers and managers
Rules on Intermediation
We have waited for a long time, a lot has been written: Today, the first part of the new FIFA regulations on working with intermediaries comes into force. According to FIFA, they aim to put an end to the prevailing 'law of the jungle' and, despite broad criticism from player agent circles, are introducing stringent rules for player agents […]
Access to Personnel Files
The personnel files contain documents relating to the employment relationship of employees. Whether they are application documents or a warning - the information filed is usually personal data. Under the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act, employees are entitled to receive information from the employer about the existing data about their own person […]
