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20. 06. 2019

Successful acquisition of a laboratory company

PEYTON legal represented a  major client in a successful acquisition of a company operating in the field of laboratory services. The value of the transaction was in tens of millions CZK.

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27. 05. 2019

Medical devices in the light of the new legislation – last year for preparation

Similarly as recently in the case of medical products, when on 9 February 2019 came into effect Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/161 of 2 October 2015 supplementing Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council by laying down detailed rules for the safety features appearing on the packaging of medicinal products for human …

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17. 05. 2019

Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union

This April the European Parliament approved a proposal for a Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union. [1] The proposal has been made with aim to improve working conditions by supporting safer and more predictable employment while ensuring the adaptability of the labour market. The Directive should replace the Directive 91/553/EEC …

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15. 05. 2019

Significant amendment to the Czech Labour Code – changes and status

According to the intention of the Government of the Czech Republic a significant amendment to Act No. 262/2006 Coll., Labour Code, as amended (hereinafter the “Labour Code“), should have already been adopted, with its effectiveness as of July 1, 2019, respectively in the case of provisions about annual leave as of January 1, 2020 (hereinafter …

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