LEGAL ALERT – August 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES New Building Act – permitting of buildings in the transitional period The new Construction Act has been in force since 1 July, which, instead of the expected simplification of the entire construction procedure, has so far brought more ambiguities into practice. One of them is undoubtedly the so-called transitional period, which […]
Pro Bono Cooperation
Our law firm has commenced a pro bono partnership with the non-profit organization Fosa, o.p.s. This organization focuses on assisting individuals with disabilities, seniors, and other disadvantaged groups in their integration into society. As part of this collaboration, we will provide free legal support across various legal areas, enabling Fosa, o.p.s. to fully concentrate on […]
LEGAL ALERT – July 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES Introduction of a minimum deduction for debtors As part of a forthcoming amendment to the Insolvency Act, the Senate is likely to support the introduction of a mandatory minimum deduction from wages in foreclosure of five per cent of the minimum wage. For people with old-age, disability or orphan’s pensions, the […]
LEGAL ALERT – June 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES So-called eviction order or easier eviction of problem tenants In mid-June, the government approved a change to the law that should allow landlords to more easily evict tenants who are illegally using the apartment or house by shortening and simplifying the court proceedings.This would be a new order procedure that would […]
LEGAL ALERT – May 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES New EU Regulation on Protected Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications for Craft and Industrial Products Based on this regulation (applicable with certain exceptions from December 1, 2025), a unified system of legal protection for geographical indications and designations of origin has been established within the EU. Under this system, any […]
LEGAL ALERT – April 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES Proposed Amendment to the Labor Code: Changes to Termination Conditions, Probationary Periods, and Severance Pay The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is preparing an amendment to the Labor Code that aims to introduce several groundbreaking changes, particularly for employees. According to the ministry, these changes are intended to increase the […]
LEGAL ALERT – March 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES Company LiabilitDraft European Directive on Due Diligence in Business Sustainability (CSDD Directive): Corporate Responsibility for Supply Chainsy in Case of Incorrect Information Provided by Artificial Intelligence This European directive establishes rules regarding the obligations of companies concerning the actual and potentially adverse impacts on human rights and the environment related to […]
LEGAL ALERT – February 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES Company Liability in Case of Incorrect Information Provided by Artificial Intelligence In Canada, a court dealt with the liability of a company when a chatbot (on behalf of an airline company) erroneously informed a customer about the possibility of purchasing a cheaper flight ticket. Contrary to corporate rules, the chatbot advised […]
LEGAL ALERT – January 2024
SELECTION OF LEGAL UPDATES Employer’s Termination of Non-compete Clause Without Stating a Reason The Supreme Court, in its recent decision, confirmed that it is possible for an employer to terminate a non-compete clause during the duration of the employee’s employment, even based on contractual agreement allowing the employer to do so without stating a reason […]
Successful Completion of Another Refinancing of a Developer Acquisition Loan
Our law firm provided legal advice to a Czech group of companies operating in the wholesale and retail sale of kitchen and bathroom equipment in connection with the refinancing of a development acquisition loan in the range of several hundred million Czech crowns. Our role involved advising on all legal aspects of the transaction and […]