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We present the fifty-fourth instalment of our information service, which brings you interesting facts from the world of competition law. This time, we have selected events from June 2025.
We're breaking records! Our achievements in IP law so far: Five awards for HAVEL & PARTNERS in 2025
The legal rating season of 2025 is in full swing, and for our IP team, this year has been exceptionally successful. We are proud to announce that we have received a total of five prestigious awards, underscoring our long-standing excellence and leading position in the field of intellectual property
H&P corporate judgment: Statute of limitations on director liability for company debts (June 2025)
In June, we have selected a ruling regarding the liability of executive body members (case No. 27 Cdo 2540/2024). This ruling is part of the broader framework concerning the diligence of a professional manager.
Arbitration in e-sports: the path to effective dispute resolution
When a major scandal regarding the abuse of the coaching bug in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive came to light in 2020, the e-sports industry faced the most significant ethical issue in its history. Coaches of dozens of teams exploited a game bug that, during matches, allowed them to track opponents
Data Act in practice: What lies ahead for smart device manufacturers and service providers
In the previous article, we focused on the EU Data Act, which introduces new rules for the use of data generated by smart devices and related digital services. The regulation sets new rules on who can access this data, under what conditions and what rights and obligations apply to each party involve
Lex Gas: amendment beyond the gas industry
The Lex Gas Amendment marks a pivotal step in modernising the Czech energy sector and addresses current challenges related to the decline in coal-based electricity generation. It strengthens the powers of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ) and aims to enhance Czech energy independence. Signed by the
Competition
Joint lobbying does not constitute an infringement of competition law (June 2025 Competition Event Review)
We present the fifty-fourth instalment of our information service, which brings you interesting facts from the world of competition law. This time, we have selected events from June 2025.
IP
We're breaking records! Our achievements in IP law so far: Five awards for HAVEL & PARTNERS in 2025
The legal rating season of 2025 is in full swing, and for our IP team, this year has been exceptionally successful. We are proud to announce that we have received a total of five prestigious awards, underscoring our long-standing excellence and leading position in the field of intellectual property
GDPR
GDPR and form of address: Is it necessary to know the customer’s gender?
A French railway company required its customers to specify whether they wanted to be addressed as “Mr” or “Ms” when booking their tickets online. A recent ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union shows that such a requirement is unlawful. This is because the data relating to the title ar
Consumer
New legislation on accessibility – who does it apply to and what needs to be done?
Are you an e-commerce operator, a self-service vending machine manufacturer or do you provide computer hardware and operating systems for consumer hardware or even banking services? New legal and technical requirements regarding accessibility will apply to those and other areas with effect from June
Life Sciences
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Does Not Mean ZERO ALCOHOL: Not All Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Alcohol-Free
The Czech Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) has issued a statment regarding the labelling of non-alcoholic beverages with terms like “ZERO ALCOHOL,” “ALCOHOL-FREE,” or “0% ALCOHOL.” When can these labels be used, and is it possible to use such labels for all non-alcoholic beverages?
Corporate
JOINT VENTURE | POINT SIX | The transfer of shares is one of the most sensitive issues that can fundamentally impact the stability and future of any company
What rules should be set for the transferability of shares and ownership interests? In which document should these rules be included? What is the difference between the transfer and the passage of shares? How can you prevent undesirable persons from entering the company – or even taking control of i
Venture Capital
DORA Regulation is in force! What should we prepare for?
On 17 January 2025, the DORA came into force, bringing major changes to financial market cybersecurity.
Technology
Arbitration in e-sports: the path to effective dispute resolution
When a major scandal regarding the abuse of the coaching bug in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive came to light in 2020, the e-sports industry faced the most significant ethical issue in its history. Coaches of dozens of teams exploited a game bug that, during matches, allowed them to track opponents
Other fields
Lex Gas: amendment beyond the gas industry
The Lex Gas Amendment marks a pivotal step in modernising the Czech energy sector and addresses current challenges related to the decline in coal-based electricity generation. It strengthens the powers of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ) and aims to enhance Czech energy independence. Signed by the
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