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When Freedom of Expression Prevails Over Gun Laws

10.07.2025

In 2019, a journalist from RTS ordered a 3D-printed pistol in nineteen separate pieces online—without holding the required permits. Her intent was to produce a report aimed at raising public awareness about the dangers of such weapons and how easy they are to obtain.

Deferred Maintenance or Disguised Renovation ? The Federal Court Decides

26.06.2025

In ruling 1C_70/2024, the Swiss Federal Court rejected the appeal of property owners challenging the requirement to obtain a permit for works they considered to be deferred maintenance.

Taxation and artificial intelligence in Switzerland : toward a new fiscal model for intelligent robots?

18.06.2025

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and so-called “intelligent” robots is disrupting the traditional framework of Swiss tax law.

Design protection : a case illustrating the risks of premature disclosure

13.06.2025

X International SA (“X SA”), active in the production and sale of luxury goods—particularly jewelry featuring mobile stones set between two transparent walls—discovered in February 2005 that the company Y Bijoux SA (“Y SA”) was selling similar jewelry at a much lower price.

Preventive detention : Federal Supreme Court clarification on the concept of serious harm under Art.221 para. 1bis let. a of the CPP

04.06.2025

A suspect was placed in preventive detention after threatening passersby with a handsaw. Additionally, he allegedly attempted to commit a robbery, shouting “I kill you” at a passerby while brandishing the weapon. Although no physical harm was observed, the victims were deeply traumatized.

International administrative assistance in tax matters (TF, 2C_219/2022)

27.05.2025

In 2018, the tax authority of the Russian Federation submitted a request for international administrative assistance in tax matters to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA).

Conviction of the registered owner of a vehicle who is not the offender

20.05.2025

In this Federal Supreme Court decision (7B_545/2023), the registered owner of a vehicle was fined under the simplified traffic fine procedure for a minor traffic offense.

Educational effect of a licence suspension despite the passage of time

08.05.2025

In a recent ruling dated April 2, 2025 (1C_140/2025), the Federal Supreme Court confirmed that the imposition of a license suspension by the administrative authority—three years and two months after the offense—did not justify waiving or reducing the measure, given that the sanction still retaine