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ArticleLegal Implications Of The COVID-19 EpidemicThe summary below describes some of the legal aspects relevant to our clients regarding the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Romania.RomaniaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKinstellar
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ArticleHalf-Year Competition Update – Western Balkans: Serbia And MontenegroJuly 2026 – The first half of 2026 brought two important competition-related developments in Serbia and Montenegro. In Serbia, a new unfair trading practices regime started to apply...SerbiaAntitrust/Competition LawKinstellar
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