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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
The success of class actions in the Czech Republic will also depend on the activity of the subjects involved
As is well known, on 1 July 2024, the long-awaited Act on Class Civil Proceedings came into effect in the Czech Republic, significantly lagging behind EU directives. This Act is expected to open the door for consumers and micro-entrepreneurs to bring legal actions that were previously not financiall
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
English Translation of the Czech Act on Class Actions
On 1 July 2024 the Act No. 179/2024 Coll. on on Civil Class Proceedings entered into force. Colleagues from the Litigation Department of HAVEL & PARTNERS have prepared an unofficial (and non-binding) English translation of the Act for free use by the professional community.
No more giving gifts with a pack of cigarettes. Aren’t you engaging in prohibited practices?
Have you noticed this novelty? Just a few months after the prohibition of the sale of heated tobacco, there has been further regulation. The legislative change, which was adopted quietly late last year during the House of Deputies' consideration of the consolidation package, affects all tobacco and
Amendment to the Labour Code – everything you need to know at a glance
The amendment to the Labour Code, which will bring about many fundamental changes to Czech employment law, was approved by the Chamber of Deputies today. We informed you about the most important changes this February, however, the amendment has undergone several further changes during the legislativ
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