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Each month since May 2020 on LinkedIn, we have introduced you to a judicial decision in corporate law, carefully selected from the Supreme Court’s extensive decision-making practice. We always summarise for you those Supreme Court decisions that have a significant impact on the business life of corp
Supporting electromobility in Czechia and Slovakia – where are the opportunities?
The European electric vehicle industry is booming. Over the past year, more than one million new electric passenger vehicles were registered in the European Union, and the available data shows that the number will continue to grow. The Nordic countries, in particular, are the leading sellers. Would
Competition law as a guardian of public health (Overview of competition events for January 2024)
We are pleased to present the forty-fourth edition of our newsletter on events in the world of competition law in January 2024. Once again, we present a purely subjective selection of events that we found interesting.
New recommendations for operating video surveillance systems have been released. Do you adhere to them?
After a long wait, the Personal Data Protection Office has issued a new methodology for operating video surveillance systems. In addition to practical recommendations, it also contains templates for the most frequently drawn up documents related to the video surveillance systems and their operation
H&P corporate case law: Obligation to distribute profits in a limited liability company (January 2024)
We begin 2024 with a heavyweight corporate judgment – we have picked a ruling which addresses profit distribution in limited liability companies.
Does a guarantee of software quality make sense? Correct setup for the remedy of software defects
In practice, we still often encounter requirements for the longest possible guarantee for purchased or developed software. However, such guarantee may not always be sufficient. There is also a more appropriate legal concept for a client buying software to ensure its flawless functionality, proper ma
Competition
Competition law as a guardian of public health (Overview of competition events for January 2024)
We are pleased to present the forty-fourth edition of our newsletter on events in the world of competition law in January 2024. Once again, we present a purely subjective selection of events that we found interesting.
Intellectual property
Challenges of Trademark Registration in the USA - What to Prepare For
The majority of clients who approach us for assistance in filing a trademark application are, of course, most interested in protection of their trademark in the Czech Republic, Slovakia or the European Union. Another popular trademark "destination" is the USA. However, be prepared that this is a ver
GDPR
New recommendations for operating video surveillance systems have been released. Do you adhere to them?
After a long wait, the Personal Data Protection Office has issued a new methodology for operating video surveillance systems. In addition to practical recommendations, it also contains templates for the most frequently drawn up documents related to the video surveillance systems and their operation
Consumer
Computer games and consumer law – What should you be aware of as a player or developer?
Only few people realise that consumer protection regulations must also be respected when developing and playing computer games. It doesn’t happen very often, but even in the Czech Republic we have encountered inspectors from the Czech Trade Inspection Authority checking whether a computer game viola
Life Sciences
Recent Judgments Issued in Relation to Medical Records
Can medical records also include a subjective assessment of the patient's behaviour? Is the healthcare provider obliged to provide the patient with a copy of his medical records without charging for the costs incurred? In today's post, we will present two judgments dealing with these issues. Their f
Corporate
Collections of corporate laws judgments of the month 2020–2023
Each month since May 2020 on LinkedIn, we have introduced you to a judicial decision in corporate law, carefully selected from the Supreme Court’s extensive decision-making practice. We always summarise for you those Supreme Court decisions that have a significant impact on the business life of corp
Venture Capital
The START market as an optimum target for startups?
Czech and Slovak startups are generally financed through equity investments or convertible loans within the standard investment rounds (pre-seed, seed and series A-C). An interesting alternative to raising capital in the later stages of a company’s development could be to go public (IPO). The Prague
Other fields
Overly strict? Copyright obligations for training AI models under the AI Act will be difficult to meet
The process of adopting the Artificial Intelligence Act is reaching its finale. The legislation, which is resonating strongly in the tech and legal world, will be adopted by the European Parliament's plenary session tomorrow and will take effect in 2026. There is a common misconception that it is on
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