NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Collective Actions: An Opportunity for Consumers
New Act on Collective Civil Proceedings brings a significant change in the field of enforcement of the rights of consumers and small business entities, enabling more efficient discussion and decision-making of disputes on a large scale. Newly introduced collective actions will enable similar claims to be combined into one proceeding, thereby increasing the chances of successful law enforcement and reducing the financial costs of injured persons.
Game Over for Parasitic Tenants?
Newly proposed amendment to the Civil Procedure Code seeks the introduction of a new type of a court decision – the eviction order. It shall protect landlords against tenants who do not respect the termination of their leases and further stay in the leased premises. The eviction order shall provide a smoother and faster procedure of eviction with respect to the flats and houses.
Good News for Employers: New Rules for Non-Compete Clauses
Due to the new attitude of the Czech courts towards the possibility of an employer to withdraw from a non-compete clause even without giving any reason or for any reason, employers are more flexible when terminating a non-compete clause and thus legal certainty is increased. However, care should continue to be taken to ensure that the terms and conditions of the non-compete clause are properly drafted, particularly with respect to the employer's ability to withdraw from the non-compete clause.
Employment to Become More Flexible
The Czech Government approved a draft of so called “flexible” amendment to the Czech Labour Code that has been prepared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs whereas the main goal of this amendment is to increase the flexibility of the labour relationships.
Don’t Forget to Register in the RPVS!
Any company or individual interested in participating in projects funded by public resources in the Slovak Republic should carefully check whether they are required to register in RPVS. This registration is often imperative to avoid severe sanctions.
New Consumer Protection Act Update Your Terms and Conditions
As of July 1, 2024, significant changes in consumer protection have taken effect with the introduction of the new Consumer Protection Act. The new consumer legislation enhances consumer protection and brings several benefits to companies.
G&P Photo Contest 2024
Giese & Partner has announced a photo contest among its team members this year focusing on "Gardens and Parks".
New Rules for Mergers
As a result of the change of Act on Transformations a new form of company demerger has been introduced (division by separation), the requirement for court appointed expert appraiser as well as rules for valuation of assets have been relaxed and the cross-border transformations streamlined.
Giese & Partner Supported a Book Project on the Lobkowicz Palace
Giese & Partner supported a book project on the Lobkowicz Palace, the seat of the German Embassy in Prague. The high-quality book “Das Palais Lobkowicz - Das Prager Tor zur Freiheit (Lobkowicz Palace - Prague’s Gateway to Freedom)”.
Law - Made in Germany Symposium 2024 in Prague
On October 10, 2024, our colleague Ondřej Rathouský will paticipate as speaker on the occasion of the Law - Made in Germany Symposium 2024 in Prague and speak about difficulties in enforcing foreign arbitration awards. Dr. Giese will briefly introduce the iniciative Law - Made in Germany.
67. DACH - Tagung 2024 in Athen - Dagmar Junková als Pannelistin
Am 2. September 2024 nimmt unsere Kollegin Dagmar Junková als Pannelistin am Panel Arbeitsrecht im Rahmen der 67. DACH - Tagung in Athen teil.
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024 – Martin Holler as Session Co-Chair
On 16 September 2024, Martin Holler, member of IBA Real Estate Section Advisory Board will co-chair a session on Conversion of excess office space into other property sectors at the IBA Annual Conference in Mexico City.