Law and democracy in an age of economic protectionism
Report. Extradition cases in Poland 2022–2024
What’s new in environmental law?
EPR for textiles, and combatting food waste
Eliminating the distinction between registered shares and bearer shares, and more—the proposed amendment to the Commercial Companies Code
Voting by mail by shareholders at the general meeting of a public joint-stock company
Public-private partnerships for military infrastructure: The European Investment Bank’s recommendations for Poland
Want to enter the defence sector? Start with a facility security clearance
What does the Data Act regulate, and what is its significance for businesses?
The corporate value of effective whistleblowing systems
Access by contractors from third countries—amendment of the Public Procurement Law
NGOs will be able to challenge local air quality programmes
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At the request of another country: Extradition cases in Poland 2022–2024
This is the first edition of a report devoted to extradition practice in Poland, in the years 2022–2024. For many months we collected and analysed statistics and decisions by the courts and prosecutors’ offices in extradition cases. Our aim was to form a picture of how this institution functions in practice.
Banking litigation: WIBOR, the free credit sanction, and judgments from the Court of Justice
The Polish courts hear numerous cases between banks and their customers. Some borrowers challenge the legality of the use of the Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate as the benchmark for interest rates on mortgage loans. Others seek imposition of the sanction of “free credit” to gain an economic advantage in consumer credit cases. On top of these are cases involving the settling of accounts under invalidated credit agreements denominated in Swiss francs. In our report we present a thorough legal analysis of these issues from the perspective of the stability of the banking system and protection of the legitimate interests of lenders.
Pharmaceutical Package – Compromise following the Polish Presidency of the EU Council
The adoption of a common position on the revision of the pharmaceutical package by EU Member States is rightly presented as a success of the Polish Presidency. What do the planned regulations currently entail?
Guide to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
In this guide we explain what the FSR is, who is affected by it, what new obligations it introduces, and when it is necessary to notify financial support received from outside the EU. We have compiled practical examples and tips on how to prepare for the new requirements.
Restrictions on trading in agricultural property in Poland
What constitutes agricultural real estate? Who can seek to acquire such property, and how should they apply? What duties does a buyer of agricultural property have? How does a company’s possession of agricultural property affect the ability to trade in the company’s shares? What are the sanctions for violating the Agricultural System Act?
AI in medical devices
How to approach the regulatory “octopus” entangling any new medtech product? Instead of just citing the regulations, we decided to share a hypothetical case study. We answer more than 30 questions from four key areas, but surely this does not exhaust the potential legal issues in this area.
ESG in a nutshell
ESG and sustainability are a new field for many entities. To help businesses navigate through the maze of regulations, we have identified the main issues from different areas of law where ESG and sustainability risks may arise. We also suggest ways to help mitigate these risks.
Corporate reorganisations in practice
Our team has recently conducted a range of corporate reorganisations, including mergers (some cross-border), conversions and demergers (including demerger by spin-off). This experience has encouraged us to gather our knowhow in one place and discuss issues that are useful in practice. In our report, we explore many issues worth examining at the stage of preparing companies for reorganisation.