I'm a shopkeeper and my local authority has just adopted a bylaw banning private advertising in the public domain. My posters featuring vegetables and my slogan «unbeatable since 1998» are now part of local folklore, but I've discovered that they're no longer welcome. I'm appalled by this regulation, is it...
Every Easter, I organise an egg hunt for my children in my garden. As they get older, they've got to know every corner of it, so I thought I'd look for hiding places in the forest in front of my house, which separates me from my neighbours. He's already told me it's his private property...
Following the intervention of a politician in a debate, I became interested in the separation of powers in Switzerland. The distinction seemed clear to me, but now I discover that ordinances are sometimes issued by the Federal Council and sometimes by the Federal Assembly, and sometimes even by the courts. How can this be?
During the municipal elections held in the canton of Vaud, I was surprised to see that in some villages, several members of the same family had been able to stand for election to the same council. I wondered whether this would be possible in Geneva: are there any rules prohibiting people from running for the same...
A friend of mine who is always having adventures is in a crazy situation. His pretty girlfriend is about to give birth to their first child, but now the neighbour is claiming to be the biological father and is ready to contest the acknowledgement of paternity! How does this work in practice? Is my friend really going to have to fight this claim? Dan, Geneva Yes, your friend can...
My best friend is in a tricky situation. He needs to find a new place to live as soon as possible, but the housing associations keep rejecting his application because of his financial situation. I've agreed to act as guarantor so that he can get his head above water, but I'm wondering whether this exposes me to any...
I know a politician who has a sharp tongue before an election. He thinks he can say whatever he wants without limit. His favourite saying is: «I say out loud what people are thinking». In my opinion, his words go too far. Can he really express himself with impunity? M., Vernier Freedom of expression? Yes,...
There are friends we lose touch with, cousins we forget, neighbours who mysteriously disappear off our radar... And sometimes we wonder if he or she still lives nearby or is still with us? It's not that we necessarily want to inherit or send flowers, but human curiosity has a way of...
One sunny afternoon, I got caught up in a fascinating discussion, the ins and outs of which I'm not sure I fully understood. It was about whether or not you can enter into a contract with yourself. The subject intrigues me and I'd love to have more details. Eric, Geneva In Swiss law, it is indeed...
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