Product Regulation and Liability publication provides an incisive overview of the product liability frameworks in major jurisdictions worldwide. It also examines the most consequential recent changes and developments, and looks forward to expected future trends. Topics covered include key legislation; regulatory oversight; causes of action; litigation procedures; and much more.
Our colleagues Eva Spiegel and Dominik Szerencsics contributed the chapter covering Austria.
Download the chapter on Austria here
Lexology In-Depth: Product Regulation and Liability, edition 11
Product Regulation and Liability publication provides an incisive overview of the product liability frameworks in major jurisdictions worldwide. It also examines the most consequential recent changes and developments, and looks forward to expected future trends. Topics covered include key legislation; regulatory oversight; causes of action; litigation procedures; and much more. Our colleagues Eva Spiegel and […]...
Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) ante portas
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will fundamentally change the legal framework for the crypto industry. For the first time in the world, trading in cryptocurrencies and tokens will be comprehensively regulated in the EU. Issuers and service providers relating to crypto assets are subject to detailed requirements. Our banking & finance expert, Christine […]...
The Euro in Bulgaria: Is a currency shift on the horizon?
The initial political momentum behind Bulgaria’s goal to adopt the euro by 2025 has waned, overshadowed by other urgent issues. Meeting the price stability criterion remains challenging, as, despite a decrease in inflation, it still exceeds the levels seen in the best-performing EU states. Nonetheless, the flexibility granted to Croatia in 2022 suggests that compliance […]...
Employment Brief: Romanian employers must implement a coherent framework for dealing with harassment at work
The Romanian legislator has recently imposed additional anti-harassment obligations on employers, with a focus on gender-based and psychological harassment, which relate to the: (a) Methodology for preventing and combating gender-based and psychological harassment at work, approved by Government Decision no. 970/2023; and the (b) Ratification by Romania of ILO Convention no. 190/2019 concerning the elimination […]...
Green Deal: Can Europe even afford sustainability?
Europe’s path in the Green Deal: Can Europe even afford sustainability?With the Green Deal, the European Commission has set the path towards climate protection and a resource-efficient and more sustainable economy. The EU should become climate neutral by 2050. The dynamics of European environmental policy have gained momentum since the introduction of the Green Deal […]...
E-Ladestationen im Fokus: Zwischen Recht und Wirklichkeit auf der Suche nach Klarheit
Wien, 17. April 2024 – In einer Zeit rasanter technologischer Entwicklungen bei der Elektromobilität rücken elektrische Ladestationen verstärkt in den Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen und rechtlichen Interesses. Dabei steht besonders die Frage im Raum: Wer besitzt die Rechte an einer E-Ladestation? Diese und andere rechtliche Unklarheiten gewinnen an Bedeutung, da die Grenze zwischen privater Nutzung und […]...
M&A transactions viewed differently
How taking pre-contractual disclosure obligations into account in M&A practice can avoid disputes In addition to the essential commercial aspects, the legal framework plays an important role in connection with M&A transactions. A prudent legal structure of M&A processes allows certain risks to be minimized and initial advantages to be created in the event of […]...
New round in the M&A Talks series: Demystifying private equity asset class beyond structure
We are happy to invite you to join us for a new round of Wolf Theiss’ M&A Talks series of events aimed at demystifying private equity asset class beyond structures, event organised in partnership with the Romanian Private Equity Association (ROPEA). Following the very successful inaugural session on Demystifying Fund Performance, the second roundtable will […]...
Wolf Theiss advises BKM Budapest Public Utilities on consolidating 100% ownership of public lighting in Budapest
Budapest, 9 April 2024 – BKM Budapest Public Utilities Nonprofit Plc. will acquire E.ON Hungária Plc.’s 50% stake in BDK Budapest Decorative and Public Lighting Ltd. Wolf Theiss is acting as the buy-side legal advisor to Budapest’s public utilities company in the transaction, which will result in the Municipality of Budapest obtaining 100% ownership of […]...
EC Proposal to enhance EU economic security set to further harmonise FDI Screening throughout the EU
A material revision of the current foreign direct investment screening regulation is under way 1. Background: Material revision is one of the newly proposed economic security initiatives As mentioned in our previous Client Alert (here), the European Commission (EC) proposed new initiatives to strengthen EU economic security in late January 2024. The EC intends to […]...
Insolvency proceedings in CEE & SEE
Welcome to Wolf Theiss’ comprehensive guide on insolvency proceedings across the CEE and SEE region. In today’s complex economic landscape, navigating insolvency laws and procedures is paramount for businesses, creditors, and stakeholders alike. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks governing insolvency proceedings in each country within our regional jurisdictions. […]...
Wem gehört die E-Ladestation? Was ist eine E-Ladestation sachenrechtlich & ist sie gar ein Superädifikat?
Von den nachfolgenden Überlegungen ist weniger jene Hauseigentümerin betroffen, die auf eigenem Grund eine Wallbox errichtet (sie ist Eigentümerin der Installation); aber wie verhält es sich mit gewerblichen Ladestationenbetreibern, die Ladestationen (samt umfangreicher Anlagenteile, wie Trafos, Kälteanlagen etc) in Hotelgaragen, Shoppingcentern odgl errichten? Die Errichtung dieser E-Ladestationen erfolgt häufig auf fremden Grund, auf Grundlage einer […]...