When we first dealt with the text of the Regional Convention on Pan-Euro Mediterranean Preferential Rules of Origin (PEM Convention), we concluded that it is a notorious fact that the PEM Convention only regulates the manner of cooperation between customs administrations in cases where it is necessary to verify the existence, authenticity, accuracy, and validity of proof of origin of goods.
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Important News in the Field of Judicial Protection of Intellectual Property!
We are proud to share that the Court of Appeals of Montenegro has confirmed the ruling of the Commercial Court in a second-instance verdict, establishing a violation of the copyright of news photographer Stevo Vasiljević against the defendant, NGO “Radio Skala”
Navigating Influencer Regulation in Serbia
The rise of social media has transformed marketing strategies across the globe, and Serbia is no exception.
Joinder of Parties in Multi-Party Arbitration
With the increasing complexity of modern legal transactions, complex economic structures are now standard in today’s business activities, involving a larger number of participants.
Use of the Company Stamp in Company Business Operations
Companies in Montenegro are not obligated to use a stamp while conducting business, according to Article 15, paragraph 1 of the Company law of Montenegro.
Draft of the Law on Amendments to the Labor Law in Montenegro
On April 16, 2024, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Montenegro published a Report on the conducted public debate providing
the opportunity for the public to submit suggestions and comments on the draft Law on Amendments to the current Labor Law.
Becoming a Serbian Tax Resident
We would like to share a short movie presentation that showcases the practical experience our lawyers have in assisting foreigners in Serbia.
Shareholders’ Right to Derivative Action
The Companies Act of the Republic of Serbia prescribes a circle of persons who have certain special duties towards the company: due diligence, duty to report transactions and actions in which there is personal interest, duty to avoid conflict of interest, duty to keep business secret and duty to abide by ban on competition.
Delaying European Values in the Balkans: Administrative Fines as a Reason?
Our Partner Ivan Milošević and Senior Associate Andrea Cvetanović explain the system of administrative fines in GDPR and possibilities to implement GDPR provisions in national data protection legal frameworks.
Amendments to the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Employment of Foreigners
To facilitate easier obtaining of residence and work permits, due to the increasing influx of foreigners coming to live and work in the Republic of Serbia, new amendments were made to the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Employment of Foreigners in 2023.