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Swiss Court Reinforces Patient Privacy Rights in Landmark Ruling

Federal Supreme Court overturns canton Schwyz decision on medical confidentiality, strengthening patient involvement requirements

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Swiss Court Reinforces Patient Privacy Rights in Landmark Ruling

08:00 AM·climate

Landmark Climate Case: Indonesian Islanders Sue Holcim in Swiss Court

First-ever climate damage lawsuit against Swiss company begins in Zug cantonal court

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Landmark Climate Case: Indonesian Islanders Sue Holcim in Swiss Court

04:00 PM·sports

FIFA Loses CHF23 Million Bonus Lawsuit

Zurich court rejects FIFA's claim against former officials Sepp Blatter and Markus Kattner over World Cup bonuses, ruling defendants acted within rights.

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04:00 PM·banking

J. Safra Sarasin Bank Fined CHF3.5M in Petrobras Money Laundering Case

Swiss private bank J. Safra Sarasin receives CHF3.5 million fine for aggravated money laundering in Petrobras corruption case, with additional CHF16 million settlement to Brazilian oil giant.

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J. Safra Sarasin Bank Fined CHF3.5M in Petrobras Money Laundering Case

08:00 AM·tourism

European Hotels Launch Mass Lawsuit Against Booking.com

Over 10,000 hotels file class action lawsuit against Booking.com following EU court ruling on price fixing, seeking compensation for years of restrictive practices.

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European Hotels Launch Mass Lawsuit Against Booking.com

08:00 AM·banking

UBS Pays $300M to Settle Credit Suisse Legacy Case in US

UBS reaches agreement with US Department of Justice over Credit Suisse mortgage securities case, paying $300 million to resolve outstanding obligations.

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UBS Pays $300M to Settle Credit Suisse Legacy Case in US

12:00 PM·crime

English Student Sentenced for CHF 2.4M Swiss Bank Phishing Scam

London court sentences 21-year-old student to seven years for sophisticated phishing scheme targeting Swiss bank customers.

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English Student Sentenced for CHF 2.4M Swiss Bank Phishing Scam

08:00 AM·business

EU Rejects Swiss Emmentaler Trademark Protection

Switzerland contests European Commission's refusal to recognize Emmentaler cheese trademark, taking legal action to protect cultural heritage.

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EU Rejects Swiss Emmentaler Trademark Protection

12:00 PM·sports

ECHR Rules Against Switzerland in Landmark Semenya Case

European Court of Human Rights upholds 2023 decision finding Switzerland violated South African athlete Caster Semenya's right to fair trial in sports regulation dispute.

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ECHR Rules Against Switzerland in Landmark Semenya Case

04:00 PM·housing

Zurich Housing Authority Rules Against Mass Evictions

Arbitration authority declares termination of 105 flat leases in Zurich's 'Sugus Houses' abusive, temporarily halting planned mass eviction for total refurbishment.

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Zurich Housing Authority Rules Against Mass Evictions

04:00 PM·legal

Swiss Supreme Court Maintains Asset Freeze on Former Ukrainian Officials

Federal Supreme Court rejects appeals to unblock assets linked to Yanukovych regime, upholding anti-corruption measures

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Swiss Supreme Court Maintains Asset Freeze on Former Ukrainian Officials

04:00 PM·aviation

SWISS Airlines Wins Legal Battle Over Passenger Document Checks

Federal Administrative Court revokes fines totaling CHF 364,000 imposed on SWISS International Air Lines, ruling the carrier fulfilled its obligations in checking passenger documentation between 2016-2018.

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SWISS Airlines Wins Legal Battle Over Passenger Document Checks

12:00 PM·business

Swiss Chemical Giant Faces €1 Billion Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Clariant confronts major legal challenge as Austrian petrochemicals group OMV files price-fixing lawsuit in Amsterdam court.

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Swiss Chemical Giant Faces €1 Billion Price-Fixing Lawsuit

08:00 AM·finance

Court Rules Credit Suisse Bonus Cuts Unlawful

Federal Administrative Court overturns finance ministry's decision to slash bonuses of former Credit Suisse executives, citing constitutional property rights.

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Court Rules Credit Suisse Bonus Cuts Unlawful

12:00 PM·finance

Credit Suisse Bonus Cuts Ruled Unlawful by Federal Court

Swiss Federal Administrative Court overturns finance ministry's decision to slash bonuses of former Credit Suisse executives, citing constitutional protection of contractual claims.

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Credit Suisse Bonus Cuts Ruled Unlawful by Federal Court

08:00 AM·legal

Swiss Court Restricts Plant-Based Food Labeling

Switzerland's Federal Court has ruled against using animal-related terms for vegan products, impacting food manufacturers and marking a significant precedent in food labeling regulations.

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Swiss Court Restricts Plant-Based Food Labeling

12:00 PM·banking

UBS Agrees to $511M Settlement in Credit Suisse Tax Probe

UBS reaches agreement with US authorities to resolve long-running Credit Suisse tax evasion investigation, closing a significant chapter in Swiss banking history.

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UBS Agrees to $511M Settlement in Credit Suisse Tax Probe

12:00 PM·justice

Swiss businessman sentenced in landmark Italian asbestos case

Former Eternit executive Stephan Schmidheiny receives 9.5-year prison sentence in Turin appeals court for involuntary manslaughter linked to asbestos deaths.

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