Ulrich Fuchs wrote:
Yes, I can see that might be possible, but it is for this reason that I think it wise if we consult with a German attorney.
Just got the information here on the german list that it might be *illegal* for german attorneys to work pro bono (the money they might charge and must charge is stricltly reglemented here, and they must not not do stick out their head too much with anything that could be interpreted as "advertising themselves"). So probably it will get hard to find one. We have two attornies or at least law-professional among the german contributors (I guess), but one prefers to stay anonym and the other already didn't want to be admin because of the possible legal implications...
The consultation can be completely informal and not official advise, of course. Surely German lawyers aren't forbidden from chatting with me about such things.
Was my message posted on the website so that lots of people will have the opportunity to respond?
--Jimbo