As a rule a party undertaking activities that involve costs being incurred (e.g. applying for appointment of an expert) is obliged to pay an advance on such costs to the court. If, on the other hand, the court acts on its own initiative while undertaking activities entailing costs, it also determines which of the parties should pay the advance. The amount of the advance as well as the date of payment is fixed by the court. Usually the court will not take any action before the advance is paid in full.
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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