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The story of the Hilton family demonstrates that transferring wealth, transferring control of a business, and passing on a family legacy are three very different decisions. At first, it seemed that all three would follow the same path: a founder builds a hotel empire, his son takes over, and future
Single European Sky: An Amendment to the Civil Aviation Act on the Horizon
The Single European Sky (“SES”) project is an initiative that has been undergoing a gradual, yet still incomplete, transformation since 2004. Following two legislative packages, SES I adopted in 2004 and its amendment as SES II introduced in 2009, the revised Regulation (EU) 2024/2803 on the impleme
A small step for digitalisation, a giant leap for the automotive sector: A bill to modernise more than just vehicle registration
The digitalisation of public administration may not be progressing as quickly as many would like, but incremental progress continues to be made. One recent example is the Government's proposed amendment to Act No. 56/2001 Sb., on the Conditions for the Operation of Vehicles on Public Roads.
Why wind turbines can be attractive for municipalities – and what to watch out for
Wind turbines can represent an opportunity for municipalities that goes well beyond simply supporting renewable energy sources. In addition to the potential for generating revenue for local budgets, they offer a chance to actively participate in community energy initiatives and to make use of new le
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
CCD2 Transposition – Doubling Down on Consumer Protection
The draft amendment to the Act on Consumer Credit, which is currently in the legislative process, will transpose the EU’s Consumer Credit Directive II (CCD2) and add new layers to an already robust regulatory framework.
CASP Licence: Key lessons from practice
In the course of February 2026, the Czech National Bank issued 6 CASP licences, and we managed to obtain two of them for our clients – Czech cryptocurrency trading platform and Czech cryptocurrency exchange. The total number of applications submitted was almost 250.
Two kiwifruits a day: EU approves the first health claim for fresh fruit
Do you add kiwifruit to your morning bowl of yogurt out of habit, rather than knowing just how beneficial it is? That may soon change. The European Commission has just wrapped up a five‑year regulatory odyssey — and at its end stands a landmark decision: green kiwifruit has become the very first fre
A branch of a foreign company from the perspective of NIS2: How to correctly determine the size of the enterprise?
Does your foreign company provide services in the Czech Republic through a branch? Then you should pay close attention. The new Cybersecurity Act (nZKB), which transposes the European NIS2 Directive into Czech law, is taking foreign groups by surprise, as they assess their size solely based on the p
“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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