I knew I wanted to go into the field of law when I was in elementary school. Of course, I had no idea what it would entail and expected the word "objection" to follow me more often than it actually did. Nevertheless, I am convinced that I made the right choice, and I continue to maintain my initial fervor. I have long focused on consumer law and legal specifics in the automotive industry.
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Changes to consumer complaints and substantiating environmental claims – the pitfalls of new “green” legislation
New rules on consumer complaints? An obligation to repair products even after the statutory liability period has expired? Labelling a product as “eco” without evidence? All of this is introduced by two legislative proposals currently under consideration in the Chamber of Deputies. These include a si
They self-drive, self-move…... Or a step toward full vehicle autonomy in the Czech Republic
When Ivan climbed onto Baba Yaga’s self-driving sleigh in what is now a classic fairy tale, he probably wasn’t thinking about the legal framework under which that ride would take place. But we’ve moved on from the realm of 1960s fiction to a reality where questions like these are, quite genuinely, w
“Train Hard, Fight Easy”: The critical role of robust sales documentation (not only) in automotive business
In our legal practice, we review and prepare dozens of standardized contracts, terms and conditions, and other documents used by sellers – particularly in the automotive sector – when contracting with customers in the Czech market. While the saying “simplicity is beauty” certainly holds true, this p
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Access to data in the automotive industry in light of judicial practice and new data regulation
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued important rulings that have shed new light on the ongoing debate surrounding data access in the automotive industry. The new European Data Act regulation, set to take full effect on 12 September 2025, will introduce better availability of
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Complaints after amendments to consumer protection legislation – what has changed?
The extensive amendment to consumer law, which came into force in January this year, also brought changes to the complaints procedure. These, as well as new rules for discount offers, are now subject to frequent inspections by the Czech Trade Inspection Authority. We therefore provide an overview of