Gaming & E-Sport

In episode 53, we tackle three new topics and bring you an update from the Netherlands: What does the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of Vladimir Heraskewytsch mean? We put the CAS decision into context, discuss the background to the case, and explore what kind of signal it might send to athletes and how political expression is handled in sport. We also examine whether women’s football in Germany is on the brink of structural upheaval. We look at the latest developments surrounding a possible split between the Women’s Bundesliga (FBL) and the DFB, analysing the opportunities and risks. The third topic is the racist incidents targeting Vinícius Jr., which expose a structural problem in European football. We discuss reactions and accountability. Finally, we take a look at the Netherlands and explain why the planned Justice for Players class action lawsuit is currently stalled.

In this special episode of the PinG podcast “Follow the Rule of Law”, Prof. Niko Härting and Dr Marco Buschmann discuss current issues relating to criminal and media law in the digital sphere. The focus is on the draft bill on the criminalisation of pornographic deepfakes, the limits of measures that increase the severity of penalties within the criminal justice system, and the protection of politically active individuals against defamation. The episode thus sheds light on key issues at the intersection of digital communication, the protection of personal rights and state regulation.

In this episode of the PinG podcast “Follow the Rule of Law”, Carl Nowak talks to Prof. Volker Römermann about the use of AI tools in law firms, the professional boundaries of language models, and the impact of artificial intelligence on legal education and scholarship. The discussion takes its starting point from a presentation given at the DAV AI Forum. The focus is therefore on key questions regarding the practical application of AI in the legal market and the legal framework governing legal practice.

The IPI has clarified its approach to Swissness legislation and has made it clear that, under strict conditions, the Swiss cross may now also be used on products manufactured abroad.

Artificial intelligence promises efficiency and innovation, but it can also distort competition. The Competition Commission makes it clear that algorithmic pricing and data-driven market power will be scrutinised more closely in future.

Less congestion, better capacity utilisation and new business models: the Federal Council aims to reorganise transport in Switzerland through the Mobility Data Infrastructure (MODI).

From 19 June 2026, companies must provide an electronic cancellation function for B2C contracts concluded online. The new Section 356a of the German Civil Code (BGB) contains detailed requirements for the design of this process and thus creates a considerable need for implementation in online retail.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming drug development – making it faster, more efficient and data-driven. However, the more powerful the systems become, the greater the regulatory challenges. New guidelines from Swissmedic, the WHO and international organisations show that without clear governance, there is a risk to patient safety and market integrity. Companies are faced with the question of how to ensure both innovation and compliance at the same time.