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The European Union and cryptocurrencies: the end of the Wild West in the world of digital assets?
In May 2023, the European Union adopted a ground-breaking regulation on cryptoassets markets, known as MiCA, which establishes the first single legal framework for this dynamically developing sector. The MiCA Regulation is now in force and will apply in EU Member States from 30 December 2024.
Slovakia’s energy legislation serves as inspiration for EU peers
An expert in energy-related legislation talks about the impacts of the energy crisis and ESG reporting.
A fraction of a minor child's life gets into the court file
What is good for a child is best determined by its parents, but partner conflict very often turns into parental conflict as well. Under the influence of emotions, it is difficult to find rational solutions. If the parents do not agree on the best interest of the child, the court must identify it. "Although courts follow laws and norms, various factors can lead to them not meeting the needs and expectations of all parties. Parents who no longer know how to function as a couple can still conclude...
Online fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect
With the increase in popularity of various payment systems or cryptocurrencies, the risk of fraudulent transactions also increases. Anyone who sells or buys things over the Internet can become a victi...
Will illegal constructions soon be a thing of the past?
Buildings built without a permit, in Slovak commonly referred to as black buildings, are a long-standing problem that almost every single building authority encounters with iron regularity. However, a...
Municipalities and higher territorial units may acquire state land free of charge
Municipalities and higher territorial units have long pointed to problems in connection with the settlement of state-owned land.
The groundbreaking directive is supposed to prevent the pay gap between men and women
The European Union is making increasing efforts towards the application of the principle of equal pay for men and women. The result of this initiative is also the adoption of a directive, which is pri...
New 2030 energy efficiency rules: What you need to know about the EU directive?
The European Union (EU) has revised and updated the Energy Efficiency Directive (the "Directive") to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels....
A lawyer and a psychologist can guide you through the stressful period of divorce together
The L/R/P law office also started working with a psychologist within the framework of family law. Clients can use consultations with psychologist Judita Malík, who can provide them with professional a...
A psychologist can be irreplaceable in family law proceedings
The law firm L/R/P advokáti started working with a psychologist within the framework of family law. This is a unique connection, the goal of which is to offer the client comprehensive help in difficul...
Investment funds attract a higher number of Slovaks
Investment funds are increasingly attractive to investors in Slovakia.
DNA test alone may not be enough to establish paternity
In determining parentage, the law puts the best interests of the child first. "The child is the victim in this case and the state should also provide protection by determining who is the person oblige...
The process of entry of innovative medicines into Slovakia takes up to a year
According to the law, the Ministry of Health has to decide on the inclusion of an innovative treatment in the categorisation list within 180 days of receipt of a complete application. However, the who...
ELTIF FUNDS ARE STARTING TO BE ATTRACTIVE TO SMALL INVESTORS
The settled waters in the field of investment and funds could be stirred up in the next few years by the so-called ELTIF funds, which have undergone a new legal arrangement within the EU. This allows...
THE ENERGY CRISIS RADICALLY ENHANCED THE ADOPTION OF GREEN MEASURES
Attorney Barbora Balunová, an expert in energy law, claims that the current energy crisis has radically streamlined and accelerated the adoption of legislative measures and steps taken by European adm...
OBLIGATIONS OF PROVIDERS OF VIRTUAL ASSET EXCHANGE AND DIGITAL WALLET SERVICES
Legislative duties of providers of virtual asset exchange services and virtual asset digital wallet services may be classified as falling within one of the three main areas of regulation. Regulation o...
SAVINGS AS PART OF ALIMONY?
“In determining what will the court include in justified costs of childcare, a comparison of the standard of living of parents and a child will manifest the most. Items that are repeated monthly (food...
SOFT LOANS IN THE TIMES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
There are several banks providing soft loans in the times of the spreading coronavirus as a financial and economic stimulus. Recipients of the financial aid should be small and medium-sized enterprise...