The Czech Republic has adopted a new law concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights in relation to goods placed on the Czech national market (Act No. 355/2014 Coll.).

The Financial Collateral Arrangements are newly regulated by a separate act which has taken effect as of 1 January 2011.

The Czech Republic and Italy have agreed to end their bilateral investment treaty from 1 May 2009.

Legislation to make it easier for foreigners to buy real estate in the Czech Republic has still not been implemented.

In January and February 2014, companies considering investments in the Czech Republic will have a last opportunity to apply for investment incentives under a more favourable regime that allows for a ceiling of regional investment aid for large companies of up to 40%.

When compiling the tax return for December or January, we may come across deliveries that were started in December, but the customer did not receive the goods until January.

Having lived in the Czech Republic for nearly 18 years now, Frédéric Labiche has an insider’s view of its changes and developments – and more recently, its struggles.

In the interpretation of EU law as well as international law, the autonomous interpretation is well established.

As of April 1st 2004 anew Trademark Act – No..441/2003 – shall come into force. Although the struc- ture of the Act has been considerably amended,there are hardly any revolutio nary substantive changes in the law.

The Blocking Statute has been an integral part of EU law for a number of years and serves as an EU "anti-sanctions" instrument.

July 2025 – On July 18, the European Council adopted its 18th sanctions package to be imposed on Russia for its continued war in Ukraine.

As a part of the updated rules released in 2025, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre ("SIAC") has introduced an express provision allowing parties to opt for coordinated proceedings ("2025 SIAC Rules").

On 23 October 2025, following a European Commission proposal issued on 19 September 2025 and extended negotiations among Member States, the Council of the EU adopted its 19th sanctions package...