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Czech Republic: Pledgee and pledger can now agree in writing on how to enforce a lien A lien is currently the most common means of securing loans. Its economic purpose lies in the option of converting a pledge into cash, thereby achieving the agreed performance if the borrower fails to

Lithuania: From 1 January 2015 the euro will be the official currency in Lithuania. Have you already taken all the necessary precautions? Have you already taken all the necessary precautions? No? Then we would like present you a small checklist that covers some important formalities which come along with Euro

Amendment to public health act introduces new duties; employers to survey employee health. The act on protection, support and development of public health was finally amended on 25 June 2014. This should ensure health surveillance for all employees, regardless of their arrangement into risk categories. The amendment obliges employers to

Estonia: Freedom of economic activity regulated by law for the first time.  On 1 July 2014 the General Part of the Economic Activities Code Act („the Act") entered into force in Estonia. Freedom of economic activity in Estonia – i.e. the freedom to start, operate and terminate economic activity in any

Lithuania: Labour law reforms reduce administrative workload. As of 1 July 2014 an amendment to the Lithuanian labour code applies to reduce administrative costs for employers and leave them bigger scope in labour related matters and agreements with employees. From now on, the employer's obligation to maintain a register of