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Foreign investors speak out on legal barriers in Poland

The country’s strengths include a large, strong market, a skilled workforce, and political stability. The main barriers are the inflexible employment law, unclear tax regulations, and difficulties in seeking investment incentives.
Commercial register transcripts free online

Since 1 January 2012, the National Court Register Information Centre has been required to provide free online access to complete up-to-date information from the National Court Register and copies of documents submitted to the registry files.
Things to bear in mind when retaining title to goods sold

A seller may secure payment of the purchase price by reserving title to goods in the sale agreement, even if the goods are delivered to the buyer. Reservation of title must be made in writing with a certified date.
How many real changes in the Personal Data Protection Act?

A banner was posted at the beginning of 2012 on the website of Poland’s Inspector General for Personal Data Protection—"Notice: Change of law!"
The existence of a directors and officers liability policy is not sufficient to assert a direct action against the insurance com

The Warsaw Court of Appeal has held that an insurance company may be liable for a loss caused by an insured as a member of a corporate management board only upon compliance with certain formal conditions.

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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17 November 2011. Sylwia Moreu-Żak: It is best not to sign a deed transferring real estate in Poland before a foreign notary

An interview with Sylwia Moreu-Żak from the Real Estate & Construction practice at Wardyński & Partners about the new conflict of laws statute in Poland and its impact on real estate transactions.
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8 September 2011. Joanna Krakowiak: Interim relief is available in complex pharmaceutical patent disputes

An interview with Joanna Krakowiak from the Life Science practice group at Wardyński & Partners about pharmaceutical patent litigation.
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14 July 11. Weronika Pelc: Rising electricity prices reflect the cost of compliance with EU requirements

An interview with Weronika Pelc, who heads the Energy Law practice at Wardyński & Partners, about changes in the law and the prospects for growth of the utility industry.
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Surcharge for emission of gas and particles into the atmosphere may be disputed

Additional fees are charged for failure to hold a required permit to emit gas or particles into the atmosphere, intake water, or discharge wastewater. May such fees be challenged?
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Conversion of a sole trader into a capital company

It is now possible for a person conducting business as an individual to convert the business into a single-shareholder company, carrying over most elements of the existing business—except tax breaks.
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The company that swallowed its own tail

When acquiring shares it is important to examine whether either of the parties is a parent or subsidiary of the other. The existence of such ties may significantly restrict the acquirer’s share rights or even prevent effective acquisition of the shares.
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