Effective 1 January 2027, the income threshold for voluntary accident insurance will be reduced from CHF 66,690 to CHF 44,460. As a result, approximately 40,000 self-employed individuals will gain access to statutory accident insurance (UVG) coverage for the first time. In the latest edition of Thouvenin “Legal Insights”, Alexandra Spoerri explains what is changing, which […]
Read moreSandra Spirig and Valeria Leusciatti examine the legal institution of the executor of a will in the latest edition of Thouvenin Legal Insights. They outline the executor’s duties and responsibilities and explain the circumstances in which appointing an executor is particularly advantageous. Read full article: [full article]
Read moreIn the latest edition of Thouvenin’s «Legal Insights», Laura Maher outlines how to contest defective wills and how to make proper advance planning. Read full article: [full article]
Read moreKristina Probst explains in Thouvenin’s current issue of «Legal Insights» when a conflict of interest within the board of directors becomes relevant for liability purposes – and which measures provide genuine protection Read full article: [full article]
Read moreGlobal Legal Insights: International Arbitration, an annually published guide, provides an overview of key topics in international arbitration from the perspective of numerous jurisdictions worldwide. In particular, it addresses arbitration agreements, the conduct of arbitral proceedings, the requirements for arbitrators and their appointment, issues relating to interim measures, as well as arbitral awards and their […]
Read moreSebastian Wyler examines selected aspects of form requirements in employment law in Thouvenin’s latest edition of “Legal Insights”. The article provides insight into which special forms of the individual employment contract and which common clauses of an employment contract require written form for their validity. The article also addresses the practical challenges arising from the […]
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