Germany Implements Temporary Border Controls Amid Criticism from EU Neighbors

Germany has introduced temporary controls at all land borders in an effort to curb illegal migration. Such measures are permitted when there is a threat to public order or...

Reverse Mortgage for Married Couples: Calculation Rules and Legal Aspects

The reverse mortgage is most often discussed in the context of single people who...

Mandatory Social Insurance for All Civil Law Contracts: Ministry Prepares Major Reform Impacting 2.3 Million Workers in Poland

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has informed that it has already...

Ministry of Finance Reports 16% Drop in Tax Audits: Experts Cite Advanced Tools and Greater Caution in Audit Initiations

According to data from the Ministry of Finance, in the first half of this...

Poland delays implementation of CRD Directive – companies await regulations

The deadline for implementing the CSRD directive in Poland passed on July 6th this...

Flood Benefit and Random Benefit: Legal Provisions, Application Process, and Recent Amendments

The Flood Benefit was defined in Article 5 of the Act of 16.09.2011 on special solutions related to the removal of flood consequences (i.e.,...

The number of inventions using artificial intelligence is growing. Regulations can’t keep up with technology development

Over the last 10 years, the number of patents related to generative artificial intelligence has grown from 733 in 2014 to over 14,000 in...

Participation in a Foreign Company May Not Exclude Eligibility for Estonian CIT, Court Rules

One of the conditions for qualifying for the Estonian CIT (Corporate Income Tax) is not to have shares in the capital of another company....

Reforms Could Boost Investments in Poland by 25%, but Lack of Action Risks a 40% Decline – PwC Analysis

Appropriate legislative changes could facilitate a 25% increase in investments over the next five years, but their absence could lead to a drop of...

Major Changes for Entrepreneurs in 2025: ZUS Contributions, Health Insurance, and VAT Adjustments

The year 2025 will bring several changes for entrepreneurs in Poland, including modifications in ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) contributions, VAT tax, and health insurance...

Polish Parliament Works on Amending Passenger Data Law. Airlines hope to avoid billion-dollar fines

The Parliament is working on amending the Act on Passenger Flight Data Processing. This is necessitated by a ruling of the EU Court of...

A wave of investments from EU funds is expected next year. Public procurement law requires some adjustments

It is expected that Poland will experience an investment boom beginning in 2025, largely fueled by increased funds from the KPO (Knowledge, Practice, Opportunities)...

Controversies Surrounding the Ban on 45-Hour Driver Rest in Cabins: When Can Drivers Be Fined?

Disputes over European regulations regarding bans on regular 45-hour driver's rest in the vehicle have been ongoing for nearly 20 years. The most significant...

New Whistleblower Protection Law Takes Effect on September 25, Requiring Companies to Implement Reporting Procedures and Ensure Employee Safeguards

From September 25, regulations of the law on whistleblower protection, signed in June by the president, come into effect. Initially, companies employing at least...

Entrepreneurs can return to Small ZUS Plus after 2 years, not 3, according to a court ruling

The small ZUS Plus is entitled to entrepreneurs in five-year cycles – 3 years of preferential contribution and 2 years break for a big...

Penalties for Employers who Use Repression Against Whistleblowers

Modern work environments are increasingly recognizing the need for effective reporting of irregularities and breaches in the realm of law and ethics. In response...

The company is responsible for the employee’s VAT frauds (so-called empty invoices)

A company is responsible for its employee's VAT fraud, even if it knew nothing about it. However, an entrepreneur can protect themselves from liability...

Record Legal Changes in 2023: How AI is Helping Lawyers Navigate the Growing Complexity of Law

Last year, over 34,000 pages of new legislation were adopted. This is an increase of 8 percent compared to 2022 and is the second-highest...

The Impact of Floods on Contractual Obligations According to Polish Law

A flood can lead to partial or total inability to fulfill a contractual obligation. When the fulfillment of an obligation becomes impossible due to...

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