New rules for recognition and enforcement of judgments—does easier mean better?
From January 2015 creditors holding a judgment issued in an EU member state will be able to obtain recognition or enforcement of the judgment in another member state without initiating an additional court proceeding.
Payroll documentation may be relevant many years later
Properly maintaining and storing payroll documentation may prove highly important even many years after an employee ceases working with the employer.
Subparticipation in Poland: Legal and tax aspects
Amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Act which went into effect on 1 January 2014 provide an opportunity to revive the practice of subparticipation in lending in Poland.
Key changes in Public Procurement Law
The Public Procurement Law amendment of 29 August 2014 introduces a number of important changes concerning non-price criteria, reliance on third-party capacity, abnormally low prices, trade secrets, grounds for exclusion, bid bond retention and wage indexation.
No-par shares in limited-liability companies in bill to amend the Commercial Companies Code
The government plans revolutionary changes in the asset structure of limited-liability companies to go into effect 1 January 2015.
New rules for access to clinical reports
The European Medicines Agency has adopted a policy of proactive publication of reports from clinical trials. The rule of transparency of clinical results is to be implemented starting 1 January 2015, and the first publications should coincide with entry into force of the EU’s new Clinical Trials Regulation, scheduled for 28 May 2016. What will the new rules mean in practice?
Warranty returns to consumer sales
The recently adopted Consumer Rights Act allows consumers to exercise warranty rights under the Civil Code in place of the current complaint procedure for goods not in conformity with the contract.
What a difference a minute makes: To receive or not receive compensation for a flight delay
In strictly defined instances a passenger has the right to compensation for a flight delay, but the law does not say exactly how the period of the delay should be calculated. The European Court of Justice recently answered this question.
The death of a member: Uncertain fate of a registered partnership with heirs involved
When a member of a partnership dies, it can have serious legal consequences for the future existence of the firm. Depending on the type of partnership, the death of a partner may even result in dissolution of the partnership.
Tax and customs duties on importation of goods into Poland
What importers need to remember when bringing goods into Poland from outside the European Union.
What is a reverse mortgage, and whom does it benefit?
In September 2014 the Polish Sejm adopted the long-awaited but controversial Reverse Mortgage Act. The act still requires the approval of the Senate and the President—and this new financial product deserves a closer look.
If contractors aren’t sure, are they required to speak up?
Under some circumstances, questioning the terms of reference in a tender may be treated not only as a right but as an obligation of a professional contractor.
