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What is a shareholders' agreement and how does it differ from a constitutional document? What essential elements and form should the shareholders' agreement have? What should it contain to cover all important aspects of cooperation among shareholders?
Lex RES III affects operating aid for solar power (PV) plants from the 2009-2010 solar boom era
The recent amendment to the Act on Supported Energy Sources, known as Lex RES III, will significantly affect many solar power (PV) plant operators and the operating aid they receive for producing electricity from renewable energy sources (RES).
Lex RES III: Innovations in Electricity Sharing in the Czech Republic (Part 1)
The Energy Act has been modernised once again with the Lex RES III amendment, introducing new rules for electricity storage, consumption, and production management. This amendment brings new opportunities for innovative energy services and new energy projects, aiming to increase efficiency in elect
H&P corporate judgment: Abuse of a right and termination of a non-compete clause (February 2025)
In February's judgment (Case No. 27 Cdo 1236/2024), we delve into the abuse of a right concerning the termination of a non-compete clause. The case specifically examined the relationship between a board member and a joint-stock company, governed by an agreement on the performance of office. Under th
Czech DPA’s inspection plan
The Office for Personal Data Protection (the Czech Data Protection Authority, “DPA”) has published its inspection plan for 2025 (in Czech only). This document annually indicates what controllers and processors of personal data should prepare for in the given period. The DPA is now clearly targeting
How long can a discount last? The court has now taken a new view on the issue of long-term discounts
The Regional Court in Pilsen has annulled a decision of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority, which had fined a shoe retailer for labelling long-term discounted goods as “discount.” The court disagreed with the Czech Trade Inspection Authority's view on the issue of duration of discount promotions a
Competition
Competition law aspects of the use of agency in the sale of motor vehicles
Our three-part series on the use of agency in the sale of motor vehicle concludes with a summary of competition law risks that should be avoided in practice. While the agency model has seen an unprecedented boom in recent years, largely due to the European Commission’s loosening of the rules, it is
IP
The unified patent does not currently apply in the Czech Republic – Does it really not affect me?
The Czech Republic and Slovakia are planning to join the unified patent (UP) scheme. Their governments have signed all the necessary treaties. They have just postponed ratification for the time being. It is not yet possible to obtain a UP in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Does this mean that this
GDPR
Czech DPA’s inspection plan
The Office for Personal Data Protection (the Czech Data Protection Authority, “DPA”) has published its inspection plan for 2025 (in Czech only). This document annually indicates what controllers and processors of personal data should prepare for in the given period. The DPA is now clearly targeting
Consumer
How long can a discount last? The court has now taken a new view on the issue of long-term discounts
The Regional Court in Pilsen has annulled a decision of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority, which had fined a shoe retailer for labelling long-term discounted goods as “discount.” The court disagreed with the Czech Trade Inspection Authority's view on the issue of duration of discount promotions a
Life Sciences
Dual quality of food in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: Current facts and trends
In recent years, the issue of dual quality of food has been a frequently discussed topic, capturing the attention of not only consumers and the media but also European institutions. While the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) has released current information on this issue based
Corporate
JOINT VENTURE | POINT TWO | Shareholders’ agreement: The key to successful cooperation of shareholders
What is a shareholders' agreement and how does it differ from a constitutional document? What essential elements and form should the shareholders' agreement have? What should it contain to cover all important aspects of cooperation among shareholders?
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
Hundreds of thousands in fines, expense reimbursement and contract jail? Challenging clauses in esports contracts
Esports is a dynamically developing industry attracting an increasing number of players, enthusiasts, and investors. However, with the rise in professionalisation, the need for quality contracts that ensure fair play both on and off the server is also growing. In this article, we will discuss four c
Other fields
Lex RES III affects operating aid for solar power (PV) plants from the 2009-2010 solar boom era
The recent amendment to the Act on Supported Energy Sources, known as Lex RES III, will significantly affect many solar power (PV) plant operators and the operating aid they receive for producing electricity from renewable energy sources (RES).
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