Any litigation or action directed at satisfying the claims of the plaintiff taken before an authority having jurisdiction interrupts the statute of limitations.
This concerns, among others, commencement of voluntary mediation proceedings under the supervision of a court according to the CCP or settlement proceedings before the court. The interrupted limitation period starts to run again after termination of proceedings.
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?
read furtherWhen 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?
read furtherInterest 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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