Can one of the most popular civil law relationships, i.e. lease, still have any "secrets"? Is a person even aware that even by not concluding a contract in its most traditional written form, but only by making an oral agreement with another person, he or she is almost entering the realm of civil law?
Renting out a flat may seem like a straightforward process, however, in cases of co-ownership, including the specific type which is marital co-ownership, many legal issues arise that must be taken into consideration. In the following article, we explain when a flat or other premises can be rented out without the co-owner's consent. First, we describe issues related to the lack of a spouse's consent. Further on...
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Maintenance tables are nothing more than standardised summaries of indicative child maintenance amounts, intended to serve as an auxiliary tool when determining the level of payments. Their idea is to indicate a recommended maintenance amount based on objective criteria – primarily the income of the liable parent and the number and age of the children. 💡 Key takeaways The first proposal for maintenance tables…
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Minister of Justice Waldemar Żurek has announced wide-ranging organisational changes in the justice system, focusing on staffing and improving court efficiency. Within his first few days in office, he took decisive personnel action: removing 46 court presidents and vice-presidents from their posts across the country. Simultaneously, he revoked the secondments of 9 judges delegated to work in the Ministry of Justice (another such secondment awaits... ).
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In business, negotiations are the fundamental way of concluding more significant commercial agreements. In protracted negotiations of less important and essential clauses of an agreement, subsequent versions and amendments are sent back and forth. We present 9 extremely effective ways and techniques for conducting negotiations quickly, which you can apply even if you are not a lawyer or a professional business negotiator. …
In February 2024, work began in the Sejm on a bill amending the Pharmaceutical Law, aiming to introduce widespread access to emergency contraception (the so-called "morning-after pill") without a prescription. Currently, such a preparation can only be obtained after receiving an e-prescription. What does the project envisage and will it come into effect? 💡 Key takeaways The Pharmaceutical Law amendment project proposes to facilitate access…
Success in a court case is really about achieving the most favourable outcome for you. This requires strategy, keeping your emotions in check, and close cooperation with a professional representative. Below are 5 practical tips from an experienced lawyer that will significantly bring you closer to winning – even if the ultimate victory turns out to be… no judgement being made. 💡 Key Takeaways Not …
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Valuing a company is a crucial process of immense importance in the business world. Whether, as an entrepreneur, you are planning to sell your life's work, or you are an investor looking for valuable opportunities – understanding how to value a business or shares in a company is absolutely essential. In the following article, we discuss the most popular valuation methods. 💡 Key takeaways There is no single perfect method…
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Before the recent parliamentary elections in Poland (15 October 2023), the bookmaker STS offered players a political bet called "Prime Minister after the election". Although it was clear to most after the results were announced that Donald Tusk would take over the government, the bookmaker hastily settled the bets as lost, citing the fact that Mateusz Morawiecki was nominated by the President. We analyse the legal side of this dispute and...
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Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has presented European users with an unprecedented choice: either agree to tracking and personalised advertisements, or pay tens of zlotys per month for access to the service. This is the result of relentless pressure from the European Union, which is tightening privacy protection regulations. We check whether a paid subscription offers real protection for your data. 💡 Key takeaways The introduction of a paid...
Facebook / IG – subscription. How to make an informed decision about advertising? Read More »
In July 2023, sensational news spread through the media: a driver of a sports car in Krakow, significantly exceeding the speed limit and being under the influence of alcohol, lost control of the vehicle, crashing into an anti-flood wall. The entire incident ended tragically – with the death of the driver and his passengers. However, property damage remained. Who will pay for the damage caused in such a situation? The heirs or...
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The concept of healthcare privatisation and private health insurance often sparks controversy and debate regarding the state's role in providing medical care. However, public discourse frequently features populism and oversimplified slogans. In the following article, I present an alternative vision for healthcare privatisation that optimally combines market freedom with wise state regulation. This is a proposal for those in power...
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Full text of the historic judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of 15 June 2023 in Case C-520/21 (Arkadiusz Szcześniak v Bank M. SA), which ultimately blocked banks' claims for remuneration for the unauthorised use of capital in Swiss franc loan cases. 💡 Summary of the judgment Preliminary ruling on unfair terms in consumer contracts (Directive 93/13/EEC). Case …
For over a dozen months, the medical community has been terrorised by the scandalous practices of the National Health Fund (NFZ). NFZ officials, with ruthless scrupulousness, are imposing enormous fines on doctors for prescribing the essential Neocate substitute milk to young patients with food allergies, in order to save their health. The system forces medics to pay back money from their own pockets, saving the state budget at the expense of malnourished children. 💡 Key takeaways…
Neocate reimbursement – why doctors should not be intimidated. Read More »
Do you earn money in Germany, Norway or Dubai, but have family in Poland, pay for accommodation there or run a business? Be warned, because the Polish tax authorities can demand payment of income tax on your foreign earnings at any time. We explain how tax residency is determined, what the "centre of vital interests" actually is, and who genuinely needs to worry about double...
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