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On 17 January 2025, the DORA came into force, bringing major changes to financial market cybersecurity.
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
Face recognition – Use of the technology in private sector
In today’s digital age, face recognition technology is becoming increasingly accessible and sophisticated. While camera systems are already a common part of operations, new advanced cameras bring to the table not only higher resolution and faster transmission but also automatic face recognition capa
Gifting to heirs during one’s lifetime can significantly impact inheritance claims.
The death of a loved one is a profoundly challenging time, testing the relationships within the family – between siblings, parents, children, and other relatives. In addition to the grief, the subsequent probate proceedings can intensify emotional turmoil among these family members. Recognizing the
Beware of dissatisfied employees: how to avoid unannounced inspections by competition authorities
In October the Regional Court in Brno (Court) issued another judgment in which it reviewed the legality of an unannounced on-site inspection by the Office for the Protection of Competition (Office). This is the first time the Court has ruled on an inspection concerning a no-poach agreement between e
Switzerland Hockey Team to Display Alternative Jersey Emblem?
The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has ruled against the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation (SIHF), concluding a legal dispute over the use of the Swiss national emblem (the coat of arms with a cross) on hockey jerseys and in connection with the Swiss national hockey team. The court confirmed that the
Competition
Enhancing flexibility in agency model (not only) in automotive industry
In the first part of our series, we explored the business reasons driving car manufacturers and importers to gradually implement the agency sales model. However, a significant factor contributing to this shift is the updated interpretation of legal regulations by the European Commission. The agency
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
Face recognition – Use of the technology in private sector
In today’s digital age, face recognition technology is becoming increasingly accessible and sophisticated. While camera systems are already a common part of operations, new advanced cameras bring to the table not only higher resolution and faster transmission but also automatic face recognition capa
Consumer
Beginning of the end of greenwashing? German courts consider it an unfair commercial practice
European rules for “green” marketing within the EU are set to become stricter in two years. The legislation, approved this spring, has put unsubstantiated environmental claims on the blacklist of unfair commercial practices (as we wrote here). Can greenwashing already be considered an unfair commerc
Life Sciences
Is a patient program really a medicine advertisement? And why couldn’t a pharmaceutical company organise it?
A draft amendment to the Advertising Regulation Act has recently been published and is now due to be discussed by the Government and Parliament. It proposes a number of changes, including in the area of advertising of medicinal products. The attentive reader will be in for many surprises when readin
Corporate
H&P Corporate Case Law: Defect in the service agreement justifies invalidity of a resolution (December 2024)
We close the 2024 digest with a notable decision by the Supreme Court (Case No. 27 Cdo 1246/2024), addressing the approval of remuneration for a member of a governing body. The case addressed a service agreement (including remuneration) of a managing director – at the same time the majority sharehol
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
RRTV to regulate all influencers like streaming platforms. Or not
Influencers who create audiovisual content may now be required to notify their activities as provision of on-demand audiovisual media services (ODAVMS) under a new interpretation by the Czech Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting (RRTV) and thus be subject to the same conditions as streaming
Other fields
Gifting to heirs during one’s lifetime can significantly impact inheritance claims.
The death of a loved one is a profoundly challenging time, testing the relationships within the family – between siblings, parents, children, and other relatives. In addition to the grief, the subsequent probate proceedings can intensify emotional turmoil among these family members. Recognizing the
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