Aktuálne témy z oblasti práva

Poland: Simplified procedure for obtaining temporary residence and work permit plus longer validity periods as of 1 May 2014 In December last year the Polish parliament adopted a whole new law on foreigners. Coming into force on 1 May 2014 this will replace the old law of 2003. In the

Lithuania: A new way to defend group rights. A real possibility to bring class action suits will appear on 1 January 2015 when new amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure ("CCP") enter into force. So far the law has not provided a mechanism to handle these actions. The possibility

Latvia: The struggle by the Parliament and the courts against onerous and disproportionate contractual penalties was a feature of 2013; below we review the most important changes in this regard. The Civil Law amendments are the first results of this battle. Notably,

Czech Republic: As of 1 January 2014, legal entities may serve as elected members of corporate bodies The new civil law has made it possible that legal entities (e.g. another company or a cooperative), may become the managing director or a board

Czech Republic: The New Civil Code has brought a number of changes The indemnity rules contained in the new Czech Civil Code differ from the previous regime in a profound way. In the following article, we would like to