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Porušení dohody o “konkurenční činnosti zaměstnance” a okamžité zrušení pracovního poměru
Může dát zaměstnavatel zaměstnanci souhlas s vykonáváním konkurenční činnosti s omezeními sjednanými v dohodě? A jaké může mít důsledky porušení sjednaných omezení?
Corporate Law Changes 2021
Czech companies face substantial legal changes in the beginning of the year 2021. Here are the most important ones.
Secured Creditors Celebrate
A December’s decision of the Czech Constitutional Court (I. ÚS 760/18) came as sweet ending for banks and other creditors of the otherwise grim year. The Constitution Court pleased the lenders by annulling a decision of the Supreme Court in the case known as “Elma-Therm”
New Real Estate Brokerage Act
Real estate brokerage has become a regulated profession and agents must now fully comply with brand new rules and conditions. What is the impact on real estate brokers and their clients?
An Old New Institute in the Inheritance Law for Spouses and Unmarried Couples
Fideicommissary substitution - the old new institute of Czech inheritance law - is a possibility how to achieve the aim of transferring the inheritance in whole first to your spouse and after his/her death to a third person, e.g. your children.
Piercing the Privacy Shield
The Privacy Shield framework was meant to allow for lawful transfer of personal data from the EU to the United States. Based on the Privacy Shield it was possible to legally transfer personal data related to data subjects in the EU to US-based businesses listed in the Privacy Shield list.
Labour Law Changes in 2021
The Czech Labour Code has been amended substantially in 2021. We would like to introduce to you the most important novelties.
Anti-Money Laundering Made Easier
AML (anti-money laundering) is a crucial and dynamic area of law that always deserves particular attention as the AML regulation imposes substantial obligations on entities such as banks, tax advisors, auditors, law firms etc. Namely, they are obliged properly identify clients and to check and report suspicious transactions.
Important Changes in Slovak Corporate Law
Slovak Corporate Law is a living organism – the legislator frequently amends the Commercial Code as a reaction to current issues of corporate law. The latest Commercial Code Amendment has introduced changes that may influence many businesses. The most important changes are highlighted in this article.
Discount for Defects
The statutory regulation of claims arising from defective piece of work appears to be clear. Should the defects represent a material breach of contract, the injured party can choose from several applicable remedies, such as repair of defects, price discount or withdrawal from the contract.