ArticleCompliance As A Competitive AdvantageOur article explores the evolving perspective on Ethics and Compliance, navigating a transition from a focus on risk-centric concerns to strategically cultivating a competitive advantage.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleTurkey Introduces Remote Work RegulationBackground: The remote working model entered into Turkish legislation in 2016 with the amendment to Article 14 of Labor Law No. 4857 ("Labor Law"). TurkeyEmployment and HRCBC Law
ArticleWhat Do The New Turkish Presidential Decrees Say About Employment Agreements During The Pandemic?Turkish labour law and related laws were amended from March 2020 to introduce protective measures ensuring economic stability for employers and employment security for employees.TurkeyEmployment and HRCBC Law
ArticleHealthcare Series: 06 TITCK Updates Clinical Trials FAQOn 30 April 2021, the Clinical Trials Department of the Turkish Medicine and Medical Devices Authority ("TITCK") published their updated ‘Frequently Asked Questions' information regarding...TurkeyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCBC Law
ArticleThe Time Limit For Individual Applications To The European Court Of Human Rights Has ChangedProtocol No. 15 Amending the Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms ("Protocol"), which entered into force on 01 August 2021, has reduced the six-month period for applications to the European Court of Human Rights.TurkeyGovernment, Public SectorCBC Law
ArticleThe Turkish Ministry Of Commerce Has Published The Latest Amendments To The Advertising RegulationOn 1 February 2022, the Turkish Ministry of Commerce published significant amendments to the Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices Regulation No. 20435...TurkeyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCBC Law
ArticleNew Amendment On The Increase Limit Of The Residential Rental Contracts: The Increase Rate Cannot Exceed 25%As per the article 344/1 of the Turkish Code of Obligation numbered 6098 ("Law No. 6098"), within the scope of the rental contracts of residentials and roofed workplaces.TurkeyReal Estate and ConstructionCBC Law
ArticleAmendments Made To The Medical Device Sales, Advertising And Promotion Regulation By The Turkish AuthorityAmendments made by the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency to the Medical Device Sales, Advertising and Promotion Regulation have added a number of new definitions covering direct sales, placing and ...TurkeyFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesCBC Law
ArticleA New Era In International Trademark Registration: Turkey Brings The Madrid e-Filing Platform Into ServiceOn November 19, 2021, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office ("TURKPATENT") announced that the Madrid e-Filing system, for which it has been adapting its infrastructure for some time, was finally in service.TurkeyIntellectual PropertyCBC Law
ArticleHealthcare Series: 09: The Bolar Exemption In TurkeyThe question of whether generic companies can use a patent for clinical trials, tests and experiments during the patent protection period has been a much-discussed issue for many years. TurkeyIntellectual PropertyCBC Law
ArticleAn Overview Of Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report To The Nations By ACFEThe Association of Certified Fraud Examiners ("ACFE"), a global anti-fraud organization, has recently published its 2024 Occupational Fraud Report (the "Report").TurkeyCriminal LawCBC Law
Article40 Million Turkish Lira Fine To Sahibinden By The Competition BoardSahibinden.com, established as an online marketplace where users can buy, sell, and rent new or second-hand products, offers products and services in various categories.TurkeyAntitrust/Competition LawCBC Law
ArticleA New Perspective On Data Deletion During On-Site InspectionsThe Turkish Competition Board did not consider the act of leaving Knox Teams groups during the on-site inspection at Samsung, nor the resulting automatic deletion of messages...TurkeyAntitrust/Competition LawCBC Law
ArticleTurkish Competition Authority Fines Meta Platforms USD 18.6 MillionOn October 26th, the Turkish Competition Authority ("TCA") announced that Meta Platforms Inc, Meta Ireland Limited, and WhatsApp LLC will pay TRY 346,717,193.40 for the violations of Turkish competition law.TurkeyAntitrust/Competition LawCBC Law
ArticleRegulation On Cannabis Cultivation For Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients PublishedThe Regulation governing the procedures for the cultivation of cannabis for the production of flowers and leaves to obtain active pharmaceutical ingredients has entered into force. The Regulation also includes provisions.TurkeyCannabis & HempCBC Law
ArticleLiquidation Procedure In Türkiye: Implications Of Pending LawsuitsIn this article, we outline liquidation procedure in Türkiye, detailing the steps for voluntary termination, asset assessment, and shareholder distribution. We also examine the impact of pending lawsuits.TurkeyCorporate/Commercial LawCBC Law
ArticleFeed Two Birds With One Scone – Recent Changes To The Regulation On Acquiring Turkish Citizenship By InvestmentThe regulation amending the Regulation regarding the Implementation of the Law on Turkish Citizenship (the "Amending Regulation") has been published in the Official Gazette No. 31711...TurkeyGovernment, Public SectorCBC Law
ArticleHow To Enforce Arbitral Awards In Türkiye: Key StrategiesThis article delves into the enforcement of arbitral awards in Türkiye, with a focus on strategies for enforcing foreign awards.TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCBC Law
ArticleHow To Enforce Arbitral Awards In Türkiye: Key Strategies For Domestic And Foreign CasesThis article delves into the enforcement of arbitral awards in Türkiye, with a focus on strategies for enforcing foreign awards.TurkeyLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCBC Law
ArticleAn Important Case For The Gaming Ecosystem: Bungie-VeteranCheatsBungie, the renowned video game developer behind titles like Destiny 2 and Halo, has emerged triumphant in its lawsuit against Mihai Claudiu-Florentin, the proprietor of VeteranCheats.TurkeyMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCBC Law