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06. 06. 2024

Whistleblowing in the context of ESG

Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers (the “Act“), came into force on 1 August 2023 and brought institutional protection of whistleblowers into the Czech legal system in the framework of the transposition of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive[1]. How are whistleblowing, non-financial reporting and ESG related? Find out more in the article below. Whistleblowing and its legal …

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27. 05. 2024

Legal specifics of the lease of logistics and storage facilities

Proper and efficient logistics and warehousing have always been, and still are today, at the heart of any trade in goods and one of the indicators of a successful business. Any complications in these areas can have major implications for the liability and financial stability of businesses. In this article, we shall examine the basic …

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16. 05. 2024

Establishing and operating a CCTV system – what to consider?

The fact that people and many premises are monitored by cameras is something we encounter in everyday life. Whether it is in office buildings, shopping centres, public transport, at work, at the entrance to a residential building or at a neighbour’s garage door, CCTV systems are a omnipresent and almost inevitable part of modern days. …

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10. 05. 2024

Collective Action Lawsuits Have Passed the Chamber of Deputies

On 10 April 2024, the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic approved the Civil Collective Proceedings Draft Law, which will allow consumers and minor entrepreneurs to pursue their claims in court together through a collective action. In this article, we will focus on the concept and basic principles of collective proceedings …

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