Prohibition of remuneration and activity in the case of a lawyer’s second profession, in particular professional guardianship

In the practice of the guardianship, insolvency, execution and probate courts, a professional lawyer is often selected and appointed by the court, especially in more difficult cases as guardian, insolvency administrator, sequestrator or guardian of the estate (second professional). The aim of the court is thus to appoint a person who is suitable and not […]

Insurance law: No default in payment without clear instruction by the insurer

*by Johannes Fiala, Lawyer (Munich), MBA Financial Services (Univ.Wales), M.M. (Univ.), Certified Financial and Investment Advisor (A.F.A.), EC Expert (C.I.F.E.), Banker (www.fiala.de) The Federal Supreme Court (BGH) had to decide on a case involving the following facts: The policyholder had been promised provisional cover. The subsequent premium payment for the actual policy was made by […]

Prohibition of remuneration and activity in the case of a lawyer’s second profession, in particular professional guardian.

In the practice of the guardianship, insolvency, execution and probate courts, a professional lawyer is often selected and appointed by the court as guardian, insolvency administrator, sequestrator or executor (second professional), especially in more difficult cases. The aim of the court is thus to appoint a person who is suitable and not overburdened. It is […]