One of my first posts introduced readers to Germany’s most exclusive bar: the lawyers exclusively admitted to the Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof) in civil matters. It was election time again, and the Federal Ministry of Justice has announced eight new supreme court lawyers (Rechtsanwälte beim BGH). Prior to this year’s appointments, the bar comprised 37 lawyers. As it has become customary, I am inclined to say, this round of appointments also triggered legal challenges to the election process, and ultimately to the monopoly that the supreme court lawyers enjoy. Continue reading
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