September 13, 2026
Whistleblower protection in 2026: violations of the EU AI Act
The statutory scope of reporting has expanded. Whistleblowing systems should therefore be prepared for possible violations involving the use of artificial intelligence.
Insights from our practice
Selected articles on whistleblowing systems, corruption prevention, and our legal work.
September 13, 2026
Adverse treatment after a report: what the Federal Labor Court clarified
Protection against retaliation is linked to reporting or public disclosure. According to Germany’s Federal Labor Court, merely knowing about a possible violation is not sufficient.
September 13, 2026
An external ombudsperson who is also an internal reporting office?
There is no contradiction. “External” can describe the law firm’s position; under the HinSchG, “internal” describes the reporting office’s assignment to the employer.
September 15, 2021
German Ombudsman Association
Our connection with the association and the importance of professional standards.
June 13, 2018
Corruption prevention and data protection
How a report can enable investigation without unnecessarily sharing personal information.
June 13, 2018
Corruption in healthcare
Which details matter in a report and how sensitive data is protected.