Legal

For a property owner, it is a must to know that such a valuable asset comes with many and recurring obligations. But not everyone is aware of the regulations that are also mandatory to meet in addition to the usual financial burdens (e.g. duty, building tax, overhead, common charges, renovation fund). Although we rarely hear about the following 2 tasks, these are our statutory liabilities and... »

It is easy to commit defamation if you get into a heated dispute in social media. When you are harshly criticised or when it is you having a bad day and you fail to remain objective in a comment - it can even fall into the category of defamation. And if someone takes it seriously and makes a report, it can also lead to criminal liability and legal consequences. What is defamation? According... »

After 16 years, a new law on viticulture and winery was adopted which will replace the old regulation from 1 August 2021. As it is a special food industry product, the main subject of the law is the regulation of wine products intended for public consumption by formulating consumer protection and quality assurance standards - but it also contains a chapter on viticulture.   - Is a new law... »

It has become a general question: If I signed the contract for a newly built home last year, can I claim the difference back this year? And am I going to pay less for the next installment?  According to the VAT reduction, the invoice for the purchase of a newly built apartment issued after 1 January 2021 is taxed at a rate of 5% instead of the previous 27%.   Our brief legal opinion... »

The year-end game has begun: What to do with the not allocated vacation days? Although many have already used much of their vacation this year to keep their jobs, there are employees who have been unable to take their days off or have set it aside as an emergency reserve. Employers also tend to approach the issue loosely and do not feel the responsibility for the rule that “Vacation time... »

It can happen at any time that we have to use the services of a lawyer to represent our interests, to protect our families and property, or to run our business. Since no sale and purchase of a real estate can take place without the involvement of a lawyer, there is a good chance that most of us has faced with the task of a lawyer - and in this situation it is useful to be aware of the legal... »