Dogs are becoming an increasingly significant part of our lives. Regardless of the owner’s age – we can acknowledge that almost everybody enjoys their time patting a dog. Moreover, many people are addressing their dogs as babies, recognizing them as a part of the family.
SOG Advises Renault Group on Divestment Program
The SOG Law Firm, working with DLA Piper’s office in France, has advised the Renault Group on the divestment program for its import and distribution subsidiaries in six jurisdictions. Wolf Theiss reportedly advised the Emil Frey Group on acquiring the operations. Sabev & Partners reportedly advised the Renault Group as well.
The Debrief: April 2023
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and stay up to date with the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
Revolutionizing the Future: All That AI
The Future Is Here! And it is here to stay. What we could only imagine some years ago is now part of our reality, and AI has become an ever-present topic. AI is everywhere, from banking and healthcare to transportation and entertainment.
Zivkovic Samardzic Advises Fifth Quarter Ventures on Becoming Alternative Investment Fund in Serbia
Zivkovic Samardzic has advised Fifth Quarter Ventures on the legal process for becoming an alternative investment fund in Serbia.
Schoenherr Advises Carrier on Acquisition of EUR 12 Billion Viessmann Climate Solutions
Schoenherr, working alongside Linklaters and Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, has advised the Carrier Global Corporation on its acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions. Hengeler Mueller and, reportedly, Davis Polk & Wardwell advised Viessmann Climate Solutions.
Yet Another Investigation Initiated by the Serbian Competition Commission
On 24 March 2023, the Commission for the Protection of the Competition (“Commission”) initiated an investigation against the Hotelsko, Ugostiteljsko i Turisticko preduzece Moskva doo (“Moskva”) for possible gun-jumping.
Will Artificial Intelligence Kill Copyright?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change how we perceive intellectual property. With the recent surge of AI, people are discovering that AI can generate works of art. This raises important questions, such as the attribution of authorship for these creations and the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights.
Andrejic & Partners Advises Booking on Insurance Matters
Andrejic & Partners has advised Booking on offering insurance services in Serbia.
Ivana Rackovic Makes Partner Again at Karanovic & Partners
Former Senior Counsel Ivana Rackovic has been promoted to Partner at Karanovic & Partners.
Changes in Submission of Tax Return for Annual Personal Income Tax
As mentioned in one of our previous articles (available here), the application of amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax, which were published in the Official Gazette of RS no. 138/2022 of 12 December 2022 and which stipulate that the annual personal income tax shall be paid by self-taxation and not on the basis of the decision rendered by the competent tax authority, which was the case so far, commenced on 1 January 2023.
Serbia Adopts Ethics Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence
On 23 March 2023, the Serbian government adopted Ethics Guidelines for the Development, Implementation and Use of Reliable and Responsible AI ("Guidelines"), which may be seen as yet another step in the process of harmonising Serbia's legislative framework with the European Union, following the Proposal for an AI Regulation announced by the EU Commission two years ago.
EU Parliament Adopts Key Fit for 55 Laws Including CBAM
On Tuesday, the EU Parliament unleashed a legislative game-changer in the global climate battle, adopting the world’s first carbon border tax (CBAM). The MEPs also formally adopted the deals reached with the Council in December 2022 on several other critical pieces of legislation, including the closely-related revised EU’s Emissions Trading System (“EU ETS“) and a new Social Climate Fund (“SCF“), all a vital part of the EU’s Fit for 55 package, designed to help the bloc cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030 against a 1990 baseline.
Andrejic & Partners Advises Villa & Spa Stevic on EU Cultural Heritage and Tourism Project Application
Andrejic & Partners has advised Villa & Spa Stevic on submitting its successful application to the EU for Cultural Heritage and Tourism project.
BDK Advokati and Karanovic & Partners Advise on Abu Dhabi Capital's Sale of Capital Plaza to BIG
BDK Advokati has advised the Abu Dhabi Capital Group on its sale of The Capital Plaza in Podgorica to BIG Shopping Centers. Karanovic & Partners advised the buyer.
Hard Work for Labor Lawyers in Serbia: A Buzz Interview with Danica Milic of NKO Partners
Remote work has become widespread in Serbia – and dominant in industries like IT – while the country is facing both layoffs and a shortage of workers, depending on the sector, according to NKO Partners Partner Danica Milic.
NKO Advises CTP on Acquisition of Industrial Development Land in Jagodina
NKO Partners has advised CTP on the acquisition of Jagodina land intended for industrial development from the City of Jagodina, acting through its local government representatives.
Schoenherr and BDK Advokati Advise on Adriatic Bank's Acquisition of Expobank
Moravcevic, Vojnovic, and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised the owner of the Adriatic Bank Podgorica on the acquisition of Expobank Belgrade. BDK Advokati advised the shareholders of Expobank Belgrade.