Why international law effectively protects investments in Russia
The truth is rarely pure and never simple. In the case of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, however, it just might be.
Moldova: Digitalisation has made it easier to establish, operate and sell companies
Law 175/2021 entered into force on 10 January 2022.
Compulsory vaccinations in Austria – quo vadis?
Incidences, (intensive care) bed occupancy, Covid-19 virus (variants), a vaccination rate of 90%, not least the Omicron variant, have been an integral part of the vocabulary of media reporting on the omnipresent and topic-defining Covid-19 pandemic for months. (in German)
Austria: Digital insurance sales – a practical guide for direct sales
The digital distribution of insurance products has become one of the core topics for the insurance industry in recent years and is on the agenda of almost every insurance company. Insurers who want to sell their products digitally are thus faced with the question of how to implement the applicable legal framework and ensure that their online business is legally compliant.
Lexology: Getting the Deal Through: Digital transformation 2021
In their latest interview with Lexology GTDT Market Intelligence, experts Veronika Wolfbauer and Peter Ocko provided detailed insights into the most important current legal aspects of digital transformation in Austria.
Hungary: Mandatory vaccination as a term and condition of employment
Government Decree 598/2021 has allowed employers to order their employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 since 15 November 2021. Since it came into force, the Decree has been the subject of much discussion and interpretation by legal practitioners and commentators.
Austria: Energy communities – electricity company or commercial?
On 7 July 2021, the National Council passed the renewable energy expansion legislative package and implemented the EU legal requirements for the energy communities into national law. This article deals with the classification of energy communities in terms of electricity and commercial law. The authors explain possible design variants of energy communities and their consequences with regard to the applicability of the GewO. (in German)
to the point: Tax News Austria | Q4 2021
In this “to the point: Tax News Austria”, tax experts shed light on the current changes in tax law, the current tax judicature and the opinions of the tax authorities/literature for you every quarter.
EAG amendment 2022 – focus on wind power
On 11 January 2022, the Economic Committee passed the amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Expansion Act (EAG). (in German)
Merger control: Adjustment of the local nexus under the transaction value threshold in Austria
The Austrian Federal Competition Authority, together with the German Federal Cartel Office, has published an update to its guidelines on the application of the transaction value thresholds.
Don’t wait too long to enforce your IP rights, especially Community plant variety rights
Mark Twain famously said “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.”
CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide: Real estate in Bulgaria
The many differences in real estate legislation between the countries of Central and Eastern Europe can pose significant challenges for cross-border deals, making competent legal guidance essential. The CEE Legal Matters Comparative Legal Guide Real Estate 2021 examines relevant topics from real estate ownership, acquisition, financing, and taxes up to condominiums and commercial leases.