Alert: Basic Principles of the Special Law on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens in Connection with the Armed Conflict

After years of discussion and preparation, the EU’s unitary patent system is becoming a reality and is expected to start on 1 June 2023. This is a real revolution in patent protection in the European Union, as with the entry into force of the unitary system, the Unified Patent Court will also commence its activities.

On 26 April 2023, the Labour Chamber of the Supreme Court issued a resolution stating that the hearing of a civil case by a single judge in a court of second instance as allowed under the so-called Anti-Covid Act, restricts the right to a fair trial, as it is not necessary for the protection of public health, and will render the proceedings invalid.

In previous years (2021 and 2022), due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadlines for financial reporting were extended by regulations of the Minister of Finance.

Time is money. Information is also money, and access to information can save a lot of time and costs. This is evident in every M&A transaction.

The turn of 2022 was the time when the promotion of alcoholic beverages on social media began to attract huge public interest.

In the current economic situation and with inflation constantly on the rise, companies are increasingly looking for external financing to maintain their business at its current level or to ensure continued growth.

On 4 April 2023, the Act of 9 March 2023 amending the Labour Code was published. The changes will come into force after 21 days, i.e. on 26 April 2023.