(Poland) On 09.02.2024 a new act concerning aid to Ukrainian citizens came into effect due to the war in Ukraine and the new regulations concern among other things an extension to 30/06/24 of: The new act also introduces an extension by 28 months the period in which individuals with medical education (doctors, dentists and nurses) […]
(Poland) On 01.01.2023, the act on minimum wages dated 10.10.2003 was once again amended by the Polish legislator introducing new minimum wage rates. Employees engaged on a full time basis currently receive not less than 4242 PLN and the minimum hourly wage rate amounts now to 27.70 PLN. These figures will be raised once again […]
In October a major amendment to the Geological and Mining Law of 9 June 2011 (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 633 as amended) took effect. One of the changes is the introduction of a legal definition of the term “strategic deposit”. This is defined as mineral deposits that are subject to special legal protection […]
(Dr. Karol Świtaj) A family foundation is a legal form of running a business, and has been long awaited by numerous Polish family-owned businesses. The community of firms of this kind itself estimates that there are more than 800 000 family businesses in Poland, which means that they make a considerable contribution to GDP. Furthermore, […]
The state of epidemic threat was declared at an end in Poland as at 1 July, 2023, and this means that many obligations that were suspended will once again apply. One of the obligations that now have to be observed once again as of 1 July is the obligation of employers to refer employees for […]
Cryptocurrency in legislation(Prof. Dr. Rafał Kusy) I. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) amends Directive (EU) 2019/1937, and is the EU’s first proposal aimed at the regulation of crypto-assets, issuers of crypto-assets, and cryptocurrency service providers. It is due to take effect in the first half of 2023. The MiCA Regulation lays down requirements and […]
Once the state of epidemic threat is declared at an end, this will mean, for instance, that time limits for reporting non-cross-border tax arrangements will once again apply, having been suspended for more than three years. Firms that might be subject to this reporting obligation need to review promptly their transactions and arrangements effected and […]
The state of epidemic threat caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is due to be declared at an end as of 1 July, 2023, and this is important because time limits that to date have been suspended for reporting non-cross-border tax arrangements will once again apply. Once the state of epidemic threat is declared at an […]
Meet The Members Europe – The importance of compliance in public companies: best practice 2021
A compliance system is an important business tool to avoid the risks and consequences of breaching the law, or failing to observe standards ensuring the continuity of business operations. It is also important in preserving a company’s good name and competitiveness. Compliance rules have become more important in recent years due to more regulations and […]
Intellectual property and the best ways to protect it – certain issues
The term intellectual property (IP) has a broad meaning, and is defined as anyproducts of human intellect, such as inventions, works, designs, and symbols orimages, that the law protects against unauthorised use by others. IP protectedby law enables the creators to use their products and benefit from them at theirdiscretion and to the extent stipulated […]
Artificial Intelligence – civil liability rules, new challenges and risks
New emerging and diverse digital technologies, commonly known as “Artificial Intelligence” (AI), have brought significant changes to the environment and to our daily lives. In particular, the Internet has transformed our access to data, and other people, changing the way we perceive reality. The increasing digitalization of our lives brings with it threats and risk, […]
Robert Lewandowski is the first to admit he’s a workaholic. He starts work every day early. In the office promptly for 7am, he checks emails, reads memos and court hearings, reviews outstanding cases and sets the day’s tasks for employees who begin at 9am. As a multilinguist and expert in German and Polish civil law, […]
