Case Law & Guides
80 Percent Right – and Still Wrong
A client had used ChatGPT to assess his own legal situation – with statutory references, case law and a convincing argument. All correct. And yet the entire legal assessment was wrong. What this reveals about AI in legal practice.
When Research Stops Too Soon – AI Hallucinations as a Structural Problem
AI hallucinations in legal filings are not a teething problem that will be solved by the next generation of models. They are a structural property of the underlying technology – and the most dangerous variant is not the invented source, but the search that stops at the first hit.
BFSG: What businesses need to know now
Since 28 June 2025, Germany's Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) has obligated private businesses for the first time. Websites, online shops and apps must meet specific requirements. Who is affected, what needs to be done – and how real the risk of enforcement action actually is.
Private parking penalty from a car park operator: what it means and how to respond
A letter from Parkwatcher, Park Control, ParkDepot or a similar company in your mailbox – a demand for €30–130. Many people pay without checking whether they are actually obliged to. What these letters mean, when a claim is justified – and how to respond.
Mould in a Rented Flat – Tenant Rights and Obligations
Mould in a flat regularly leads to disputes between tenant and landlord. What determines the outcome is who bears responsibility for the cause – and who has to prove it. Both questions are governed by clearer rules than most tenants assume.
Traffic accident: What to do in the first 24 hours?
After an accident, many people feel overwhelmed. We explain what steps are important immediately after a traffic accident to protect your claims.
Claudia Ostarek joins our team – Specialist in Social Law
We are delighted to welcome Claudia Ostarek as our new specialist lawyer for social law and insurance law.
New name, proven service – Koch, Schatz & Kollegen
In 2025, we repositioned our firm under a new name with an expanded team. Read about our development and what this means for you as a client.