Kategorie: Corporations
Exiting the company: what to do when an agreement is not possible
Introduction When business partners, friends or family members set up or buy a company together through which they intend to implement their business plan, they rarely admit that the initial enthusiasm and harmony may fade over time or that circumstances may change to such an extent that it becomes unbearable for any of the shareholders …
Read moreThe second wave of obligations under the AI Act is coming
The implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the AI Act) is entering its next phase. As of 2 August 2025, the second wave of obligations under the EU’s artificial intelligence (AI) regulation will take effect. This phase will significantly impact technology companies, AI system providers, regulatory authorities, and Member States. We already covered the first wave of …
Read moreWhistleblower protection – Lessons learned regarding the designated person
Just under two years ago, Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on whistleblower protection (the “WPA”), came into effect, through which the legislator (belatedly) transposed the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. Introduction Since its adoption, the …
Read moreFrom competition clause to legal uncertainty: the Supreme Court’s controversial interpretation in its decision 27 Cdo 1236/2024
The decision of the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic, Case No. 27 Cdo 1236/2024 of 27 January 2025, represents a significant, but at the same time controversial, intervention in the interpretation of competition clauses negotiated in contracts on the performance of the office between members of governing bodies and business corporations. The key issue …
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