Ülevaade

New decrees by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior make amends for Nazi injustice.

One of the objectives of the comprehensive overhaul of today's building law is to substantially expedite and simplify the procedure for obtaining all relevant permits for carrying out a building project. However, the bill for a new Building Act still has a bumpy road ahead of it.

Will the newly adopted EU Regulation really deliver the desired fairness and transparency in online intermediation services? 

Capital improvements to fixed tangible and intangible assets are not uncommon in practice but often raise questions as to their tax consequences. In the Czech Republic, they must be reviewed not only under income-tax aspects but also under the aspect of VAT.

A simple contractual clause – which the Czech Supreme Court has now confirmed to be perfectly lawful – can save clients a lot of money and hassle if their contractor goes bust. What is this contractual clause which (from the point of view of clients) ought to be included in every contract for work?