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First special theme edition of the Litigation Portal

This issue of the Litigation Portal, devoted entirely to amendments to the Polish Civil Procedure Code, is the first in a new series of special theme editions of the Litigation Portal discussing a specific legal topic.
10 May 2012. Dr Marcin Lemkowski: Under the revised procedure, more things will be left up to the judge

An interview with Dr Marcin Lemkowski from the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Practice at Wardyński & Partners about recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Code
Poland: legislative amendments could help to better enforce cessation claims under IP law

A problem in protecting intellectual property rights was ensuring the effectiveness of court orders that infringement of those rights cease; a proprietor did not have fully effective measures to be able to enforce such an order.
What’s up now with commercial cases?

A fundamental change that went into effect on 3 May 2012 was elimination of separate procedures in commercial cases. Does this mean that there are no more commercial courts in Poland, and no procedural differences from “ordinary” civil litigation?
New rules for presenting evidence

Civil cases filed in Poland from 3 May 2012 will be governed by new civil procedure rules. What should the parties and other stakeholders pay particular attention to when deciding how to proceed in a case filed after the effective date of the new rules?

What can be done when a losing party refuses to voluntarily surrender to a court decision?

Any judgment may be enforced following the endorsement by the court of an enforcement clause. If...
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What can be done when a losing party refuses to voluntarily surrender to a court decision?

Any judgment may be enforced following the endorsement by the court of an enforcement clause. If...
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What does immediate enforceability of a judgment mean?

All default judgments and judgments issued in consequence of acknowledgment of the claim are...
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10 May 2012. Dr Marcin Lemkowski: Under the revised procedure, more things will be left up to the judge

An interview with Dr Marcin Lemkowski from the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Practice at Wardyński & Partners about recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Code
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12 April 2012. Danuta Pajewska: Dual listing increases the opportunities for raising capital

An interview with Danuta Pajewska, the partner in charge of the Capital Markets practice and the Financial Institutions practice at Wardyński & Partners, about the advantages for a company when its shares are admitted to trading on more than one stock exc
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23 February 2012. Paweł Ciećwierz: In every transaction, thorough due diligence is fundamental

A discussion with Paweł Ciećwierz, a partner at Wardyński & Partners who heads the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, about M&A in Poland and about the Transaction Portal
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Easier to amend environmental decisions

It often happens that the plans for a project are modified after a decision on environmental conditions is issued but before issuance of a permit for the project itself (e.g. the building permit). Is it necessary to amend the environmental decision?
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Transfer of environmental permit to acquirer of installation is not the rule

When a company has been issued an environmental permit, e.g. to release particles into the atmosphere, may it freely assign its rights under the permit?
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Arbitration in Poland

Interest in arbitration is growing, due to its effectiveness, professionalism, confidentiality and speed—particularly important benefits for businesses. But the parties do not always take full advantage of the possibilities.
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