This is a significant ECHR decision concerning domestic violence in Armenia. The key aspects are: Essence of the decision: The Court found Armenia violated Article 3 of the Convention (prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment) due to its failure to protect a domestic violence victim and provide adequate legal remedies. The…
Case No. 689/1249/22 dated 03/12/2024
Subject of the dispute - termination of a land lease agreement due to the transfer of ownership to an heir. The court was guided by the following: 1) the lease agreement conditions provided for the possibility of termination upon transfer of land ownership to another person; 2) the new owner (heir)…
Subject of the dispute - recalculation of pension for a former prosecutor and determination of its amount. The court was guided by the fact that after the new Law "On Prosecution" No. 1697-VII came into force, the pension should be recalculated at 60% of salary (instead of 70% as previously) and that such pensions are…
Subject of the Dispute: Termination of Land Lease Agreements and Their Return Due to Systematic Non-Payment of Rent by the Lessee.
The Court was guided by the following main arguments:
1. Paragraph "d" of Part One of Article 141 of the Land Code of Ukraine provides an independent and sufficient ground for terminating a land lease agreement…
Subject of Dispute: Recovery of Average Earnings for the Period of Delay in Settlement upon Dismissal from the Poltava City Council in Favor of the Former Village Head.
The Court noted that with the adoption of Law No. 2352-IX dated 19.07.2022, amendments were made to Article 117 of the Labor Code, which limited the period of…
7 Draft Laws Registered:
12310 Draft Law on Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code of Ukraine in Connection with the Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Offenses Related to Cultural Property
Initiating Subject: President of Ukraine
12309 Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine in Connection with…
1. Forced Labor Products Ban
The EU introduces a comprehensive ban on products made with forced labor, prohibiting their placement on the EU market or export. The regulation creates a risk-based investigation system, requires Member States to establish competent authorities, and mandates product withdrawal if forced labor is found. Economic operators must provide information during…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU consumer protection law regarding unfair terms in mortgage loan agreements, specifically related to variable interest rates based on reference indices.The essence of the judgment is that it sets standards for transparency and fairness of mortgage loan terms that use official reference indices for calculating variable interest rates. The…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU legislation regarding resolution procedures for credit institutions, specifically in relation to a case involving Getin Noble Bank in Poland. Here are the key points:Essence of the act: The Court of Justice of the EU ruled on several questions regarding judicial review of bank resolution decisions, the right to…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of EU law regarding rights of usufruct over agricultural land in Hungary and has direct implications for Ukraine and Ukrainians. Here are the key points: Essence of the Act: The Court ruled on whether EU law allows Hungary to reinstate previously cancelled rights of usufruct over…
Essence of the act: This Regulation introduces a comprehensive framework for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities in the EU. It establishes requirements for ESG rating providers' authorization, transparency, and operational integrity. The act aims to enhance the quality and reliability of ESG ratings while preventing greenwashing and ensuring investor protection.Structure and main provisions:…
This is a comprehensive new EU Directive on urban wastewater treatment that replaces the previous Directive 91/271/EEC. The main purpose is to protect the environment and human health from adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in the sector.The Directive establishes a complex regulatory framework covering:Requirements for…
This Commission Delegated Regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety by establishing detailed rules for the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System - the EU's system for rapid exchange of information about dangerous non-food products. The regulation sets requirements for notifications about dangerous products, criteria for risk assessment, and rules for system operation.The regulation…
This Regulation amends the EU rules on de minimis aid in the agriculture sector, which is aid considered too small to distort competition. The key change is increasing the ceiling of such aid from EUR 20,000 to EUR 50,000 per single undertaking over any 3-year period. The national caps for total de minimis aid are…
Essence of the Act: This Regulation prohibits products made with forced labor from being placed on the EU market or exported from the EU. It establishes a comprehensive framework for investigating suspected cases of forced labor in supply chains, enforcing the prohibition, and requiring the withdrawal of non-compliant products. The regulation aims to improve the…
Changes in Healthcare
- A Standard Regulation for the Mental Health Center has been approved, which will provide psychiatric and psychosocial assistance through multidisciplinary teams, both on an outpatient basis and through mobile teams.
- The procedure for psychiatric examinations has been updated - they can now only be conducted by facilities with a psychiatry license…
Order Amending the Procedure for Providing Information by the State Tax Service of Ukraine on Requests from Executors Regarding Parties to Enforcement Proceedings
The order introduces changes to the procedure for providing information by the State Tax Service of Ukraine to executors' requests concerning parties to enforcement proceedings. The main purpose is to provide state and…
Ruling Regarding Refusal to Open Constitutional Proceedings on a Complaint Concerning the Constitutionality of Certain Provisions of the Code of Administrative Offenses on Automatic Recording of Transport Violations
Structurally, the ruling consists of three main parts: 1) presentation of case circumstances and the complainant's requirements; 2) the Constitutional Court's legal position on the impossibility of submitting…
James C. Parnell v. Heather Owens, et al / 24-01327 (2024-12-10)
Essence of the Opinion
The opinion issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit pertains to the case of James C. Parnell v. Heather Owens, et al. It outlines the court's judgment and provides the necessary instructions regarding post-submission procedures…
S 4024 / Better Enabling Secure and Trustworthy Technology for the Homeland Act
Here's the analysis of the BEST Technology for the Homeland Act:
1. Essence of the Bill:
The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend the Department of Homeland Security's other transaction contracting authority for research and development until September 30, 2027.…