In his editorial of the SJZ (Schweizerische Juristen-Zeitung) Dr. Martin Eckert answers the question to whom digital data belong to.

Ziel einer politisch breit abgestützten parlamentarischen Initiative ist es, die schweizerische Gesetzgebung zu ändern, um die Einführung eines freiwilligen Rechtsstatus einer «Nachhaltigen Unternehmung» zu ermöglichen.

Already on September 1st 2015 the Federal Act on Private Security Services Provided Abroad PSSA entered into force.

The people of Geneva decided in June: Parents working in Geneva will be entitled to 24 weeks of parental leave after the birth of a child. An overview of the initiative and its (legal) consequences.

The consultation on the introduction of a Swiss trust showed that there was currently no majority support for the introduction of such a legal institution.

The ordinance contains the Federal Council's implementing provisions for the Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Act).

Narcosis, whippped cream, engine tuning or party drug: laughing gas has many uses in Switzerland. But what is the legal classification of laughing gas...

Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment to Copyright Act; AI training remains un-regulated amid ongoing debates.

As covered by Swiss media, the State secretary of economic affairs (SECO) has denied an export of surveillance technology to Turkey.

The Federal Council of Switzerland decided to impose considerably tighter sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, thereby implementing Resolution 2270 (2016) of the UN Security Council.

Financial institutions face mounting pressure to address quantum computing threats to their cryptographic infrastructure. As quantum technology advances, organizations must understand post-quantum cryptography implementation strategies and the regulatory landscape shaping data security requirements.

Starting January 1, 2026, the revised construction contract law will take effect: the rights of property owners and buyers in cases of defects will be strengthened – even despite unfavorable contract clauses.

Demand for new condominiums remains strong. But the planning and construction phases are riddled with tax pitfalls – my article highlights three red flags from a developer's perspective.

In the relationship between the EU/EFTA and Switzerland, a person who is self-employed and/or employed in more than one country is nevertheless only required to pay social se-curity contributions in a single country.

The Swiss Federal Tax Authorities have changed their guidelines for filling-in salary certificates for 2016 and the years to come, and they have thereby subtly included an increase of tax.

Switzerland's implementation of individual taxation reforms faces significant delays, with the new system now scheduled to take effect in 2032 rather than the originally planned timeline. This postponement raises questions about the country's tax policy direction and what factors are driving the extended implementation period.

In its decision of June 3, 2024, the Federal Administrative Court confirmed the decision of the IPI, stating that the trademark "Burek King" cannot be registered due to the risk...

Sharp images, strong marks: Court clarifies that primary reference should be made to the publication in the WIPO Gazette when assessing an international registrations.

Swiss patent filings reach record high in 2024, highlighting the country's innovation strength.

Following a detailed review, the Swiss Federal Council decided on 16 October 2024 to adopt the sectoral measures of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia...