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Germany: News on the minimum wage: infringement proceedings, increase on 01.01.2017 and applicability to standby times In Germany a general minimum wage of 8.50 EUR (gross) hourly applies since the start of 2015. By May 2015 the EU Commission had initiated the first level of infringement proceedings against Germany because

Latvia: Latvia allows temporary residence permits for investors – including Schengen visas. Recent amendments make these slightly more expensive. Latvian law allows foreigners to obtain a temporary resident permit. Reasons include studies, being the spouse of someone residing in Latvia or the desire to stay in Latvia for medicinal or

Belarus: Changes on legal protection of trade and service marks will come into effect on 15 July 2016. In line with the amendments, the exclusive right to a trademark will be based on the right of its owner to use the trademark, dispose of it, and prohibit use of the

Belarus: Decree no 228 of 21 June 2016 establishes new rules for pricing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and medical equipment (“medical products”). The new rules entered into force on 1 July 2016. We are glad to introduce you the most important changes. 1. Sale prices of medical products produced in

Germany: The Commission on Minimum wage has announced an increase on 8.84 EUR. Today, the Commission on Minimum wage which is composed by representatives of employers and employees has announced an increase of the standard minimum wage in Germany by 34 Cent to 8.84 EUR (gross) from the beginning of