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Bulgaria: Nikolay Ilchev joins Mikinski and Partners Law Office!
WLN is excited to share the following news from our member firm in Sofia, Bulgaria: We are delighted to announce the newest addition to the team at Mikinski & Partners Law Office – Nikolay Ilchev! Nikolay graduated with a degree in Law from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and is a member of the Sofia […]
Poland: ZUS audits, part I 2. What documents can be controlled by ZUS? Guide for contribution payers
We continue our series on ZUS inspections! In the previous article, we presented what was most often the subject of ZUS inspections in 2024 and how companies are selected for inspection. This time we will focus on documents that ZUS can control. Inspections carried out by ZUS raise many questions, especially with regard to the […]
Austria: The construction of small balcony power plants in residential property
The last amendment to the Condominium Act made it easier for apartment owners to set up “balcony power plants”. The term “balcony power plant” refers to a ready-to-plug photovoltaic micro-generation system with an output of less than 0.8 kW, which can already be plugged into an existing socket and is intended to supply a condominium […]
USA: Morningstar Law Group attorneys named to North Carolina's 2025 Legal Elite!
We are delighted to share the fantastic recognition received by attorneys in our North Carolina firm, Morningstar Law Group: Congratulations to our attorneys named to Business NC’s 2025 Legal Elite! For further information, please contact: Randy Whitmeyer, PartnerMorningstar Law Group, Raleighe: rwhitmeyer@morningstarlawgroup.comt: +1 919 590 0369 Source: https://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/
Cyprus: How does the law approach indefinite contracts and trade restrictions?
A recent case in the English High Court underscored the significance of clear termination clauses in indefinite contracts and emphasized that implied terms are determined by the specific context of the contract. Furthermore, the court clarified that claims involving the restraint of trade can only succeed if they demonstrate unreasonable restrictions on commercial activity. Key […]
WLN Technology Focus Group Updates
What AI tools can be helpful for lawyers and law firms? How do our clients feel about using AI? How accurate are the results produced by ChatGPT? Today the WLN Technology Law Focus Group explored these questions and many more, as well as sharing valuable updates from our different jurisdictions in the world of technology […]
UAE: How does the UAE enforce minimum Emirati employment targets in the private sector?
The UAE has through the Federal Decree Law No. 9/2024, recently amended the Federal Law Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationship 2021 to discourage Fictitious Employment that has been taking place in the UAE to fulfil the Emirati Employment Targets. The law aims to effectively implement the Emiratization Policy that the UAE government has introduced […]
Austria: Telework Act from 1.1.2025
In 2021, the so-called home office package of measures created the legal framework for the provision of work services in the home office. Practice shows that working from home is now widespread in Austrian companies. As part of the evaluation of the 2021 package of measures to work from home, the need to extend it […]
Poland: Are your products with digital elements resistant to cyberattacks?
This question is especially important if you are a hardware or software manufacturer, distributor, or plan to purchase such products. Cyber resilience guarantees will soon become the standard. The dust has not yet settled after NIS2, eIDAS 2.0 and the AI Act, and CRA – the Cyber Resilience Act – a new regulation of the […]
Turkey: AKT Law Firm shortlisted for Most Socially Impactful Law Firm!
We have inspiring news to share with the network at the start of this brand new year, from our member firm in Istanbul, AKT Law Firm: We’re Shortlisted! We are proud to share that our Firm has been shortlisted for Most Socially Impactful Law Firm at the Legal Leaders Awards! We’re excited to be among […]