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ArticleDefense Readiness OmnibusThe proposal introduces new possibilities for the direct procurement of innovative products resulting from competitive research projects, supporting the transition from research to market. UkraineGovernment, Public SectorPLMJ
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ArticlePLMJ Has 46 Lawyers Recommended In Best Lawyers Portugal 2017Law Firm has increased the number of lawyers recommended by the US directory Best Lawyers to 46, in various areas of legal practice in Portugal.PortugalLaw Department PerformancePLMJ
ArticleNew Electricity LawRenewable energies: the concession may be granted by direct award when it concerns electricity production using non-public domain assets...MozambiqueEnergy and Natural ResourcesPLMJ
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ArticleAmendments To The Rules On Horizontal Property – What Has Changed?Law 8/2022 (the "Law") was published on 10 January. This Law introduces important changes to the rules on horizontal property and to the mandatory documents that must accompany the deed...PortugalReal Estate and ConstructionPLMJ
ArticleNovidades Direito e Política da Concorrência 1.º Trimestre 2018Divulgamos infra a edição da Newsletter Direito e Política da Concorrência relativa ao 1.º trimestre de 2018, na qual se compilam as novidades mais significativas nesta área.PortugalAntitrust/Competition LawPLMJ
ArticleGeneral Electricity Law Of AngolaLaw 6/25 of 23 July has been approved and amends Law 14-A/96 of 31 May (the General Electricity Law). This new law establishes the legal framework for the production...AngolaEnergy and Natural ResourcesPLMJ
ArticleSpecial Scheme For Mortgage Credit And Construction CreditAngolan Central Bank (Banco Nacional de Angola, "BNA") Notice no. 9/22 of 6 April was recentlyAngolaFinance and BankingPLMJ
ArticlePortuguese Competition Law Key DevelopmentsThe PCA suffered a significant setback in March 2023 when the Constitutional Court held that its practice of obtaining search warrants from the Public Prosecutor instead of from a judge was unconstitutional.PortugalAntitrust/Competition LawPLMJ