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On average, a bookstore closes in Poland every three days. The industry appeals for market regulating regulations

According to data from Dun & Bradstreet, cited by BIG Info Monitor, there were 2,200 bookstores operating in Poland at the end of 2023....

American Heart of Poland Group Takes Over Control of Scanmed Group – Approval from UOKiK President for the Largest Transaction in Polish Healthcare

The American Heart of Poland Group (supported by Gruppo San Donato Italy and GKSD Srl) received approval from the President of the Office of...

Firework-free zones – industry proposes a compromise

Soon, the Polish Sejm will consider three legislative proposals related to animal welfare. Unfortunately, each of them impacts the Polish pyrotechnic industry, potentially leading...

Social Media Law: Hidden Advertising, Influencer Responsibility, and Legal Consequences

While conducting activities on social media, it is important to remember existing laws that regulate not only offline but also online actions. This is...

Lewiatan Confederation Criticizes Polish Draft of Digital Services Act

Many provisions in the draft law on the provision of electronic services require further discussion and analysis, particularly those concerning the scope of responsibilities...

Sanctions, penalties and liability for non-compliance with the Omnibus Directive

Although it has been over 18 months since the introduction of the regulations implementing into our legal framework the Directive of the European Parliament...

Asian Platforms Circumvent the EU Omnibus Directive

Asian sales platforms have not complied with the obligations imposed by the EU Omnibus Directive, thus misleading customers, claims the Polish Consumer Federation. The...

Euvic and Gemini to Acquire Senetic in Major IT Deal

A request for the merger of Euvic S.A., Gemini Holding Sp. z o.o., Hyperr Sp. z o.o. and Senetic Holding S.A. has been submitted...

Council of Ministers Approves Bill to Enhance Consumer Class Action Lawsuits

The Council of Ministers has approved a draft bill amending the Act on Pursuing Claims in Group Proceedings and certain other acts. The draft,...

The Future of AI in Poland – Results of the Pre-consultations on the Implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act

The Artificial Intelligence Act is the first law of its kind in the world, designed to comprehensively regulate the development and application of AI....

Polish Businesses Fall Behind in Digitalization

Poland's business digitalisation results are below the EU average, indicating a significant amount of progress needed to achieve the targets of the EU policy...

ORLEN Sells Gas Storage Poland Shares to Gaz-System

ORLEN has signed a contract to sell its shares in Gas Storage Poland, thus fulfilling a condition of the merger of ORLEN and PGNiG...

Dr Smile fined by the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)

Smile has been fined by President of UOKiK for the way it concluded contracts with consumers, failing to confirm them on a...

WeNet Acquired Semergy Group from Bauer Media Group

Effective February 29, 2024, Semergy Group (formerly known as the SEO Group), a leading provider of SEO and SEM services for businesses, has joined...
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