This judgment concerns the interpretation of Article 114 of the EU Customs Code regarding the charging of interest on arrears and additional penalties for late payment of customs duties. The case arose from a dispute between a Romanian company and tax authorities over anti-dumping duties on bicycle imports from China.The Court analyzed whether EU law…
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 on European environmental economic accounts by introducing three new environmental economic account modules:1. Forest accounts - to record data on forest resources and economic activity in forestry/logging industry2. Environmental subsidies and similar transfers accounts - to track government payments supporting environmental protection3. Ecosystem accounts - to measure the…
This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics to modernize and strengthen the European Statistical System (ESS) framework. Here are the key aspects:The regulation introduces new provisions for statistical response to crisis situations, allowing the Commission (Eurostat) to undertake urgent statistical actions when necessary to respond to emergencies. It establishes procedures for Member…
This Regulation establishes a voluntary Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. It aims to facilitate and encourage high-quality carbon removals and soil emission reductions while ensuring environmental integrity and transparency.The Regulation creates a comprehensive framework with three main components:Quality criteria for carbon removal activities including quantification, additionality,…
Changes in Legislation Regarding EU Macro-Financial Assistance
Ukraine will receive up to 35 billion euros of macro-financial assistance from the EU. For this purpose, the Minister of Finance and the Head of the NBU are authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding and a Credit Agreement with the EU. Changes have also been made to…
Order of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Amends the List of Military Accounting Specialties (MAS) for Officer Corps and MAS for Awarding Initial Junior Lieutenant Rank in Reserve.
Structurally, the order consists of two main parts: amendments to Section II of the MAS List for Officer Corps and a new version of the MAS List…
This order approves the list of military accounting specialties (MAS) for which the initial military rank of junior lieutenant of the reserve can be assigned. The document is critical for military accounting and rank assignment. Structurally, the document consists of two parts: a table with MAS codes (divided into 7 columns) and a note defining…
Order of the Security Service of Ukraine No. 508 dated 22.10.2024 establishes a new procedure for conducting psychiatric examinations of Security Service of Ukraine employees. The document defines the procedure for conducting preliminary, periodic, and extraordinary psychiatric examinations of military personnel, civil servants, and SBU employees.
Structurally, the order consists of the main text and…
Order Approving the Form and Procedure for Banks' Notification of No Violations in Settlement Timelines for Export-Import Operations
This is an important document in the field of currency supervision and tax control. The document consists of two main parts: an approved notification form and the procedure for its submission. The procedure contains three sections: general provisions,…
Order Introducing Technical Changes to the Procedure for Notifying Banks about the Absence of Violations of Settlement Timelines for Export-Import Operations. Structurally, the order consists of two main blocks of changes: the first relates to the textual part of the Procedure (clarification of references to the notification form and editorial corrections), the second - to…
Ruling concerns the procedural issue of combining three constitutional complaints into a single proceeding, as they all challenge the constitutionality of the same provision - paragraph 1 of part five of Article 361 of the Code of Administrative Judicial Procedure of Ukraine.
Structurally, the ruling consists of three parts: 1) description of the current status of…
Resolution amends the procedure for reserving military personnel during mobilization and wartime, as well as the criteria for determining critically important enterprises. The main changes concern the wage conditions for reserved employees and the expansion of the list of positions subject to reservation.
Structurally, the document introduces amendments to two Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine resolutions…
Decree Implementing the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of December 2, 2024, Regarding the Application and Cancellation of Personal Sanctions against Specific Individuals and Legal Entities
The decree structurally consists of three points: implementation of the National Security and Defense Council decision, determination of control over execution (assigned to the Secretary of the…
The order concerns the authorization of officials to sign important international financial documents regarding Ukraine's receipt of macro-financial assistance from the EU in the amount of up to 35 billion euros. The document grants powers to the Minister of Finance of Ukraine, Serhii Marchenko, and the Head of the NBU, Andrii Pyshny, to sign two…
Law Amending the Budget Code of Ukraine Regarding Transactions with Contingent Liabilities Related to Financing from the EU, Foreign States, and International Financial Organizations, Including from Frozen Russian Assets
Structurally, the law amends Article 2 of the Budget Code, clarifying the concepts of 'debt obligation' and 'public debt', and supplements the Final Provisions with a new…
The Resolution approves the Regulations on the Government Commissioner for Customs Authorities Reform - an official who will be responsible for organizing the process of reforming customs authorities. The Commissioner is appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers upon the proposal of the Prime Minister and works on a voluntary basis. The Regulations consist of 8…
Calvin Allen, et al v. Seth Gomez, et al / 23-03161 (2024-12-03)
Opinion Analysis
Analysis of the U.S. Court of Appeals Opinion
Essence of the Opinion
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of Calvin Allen, et al v. Seth Gomez, et al, resulting in a judgment…
S 5363 / Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2024
Here's a detailed analysis of the "Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act of 2024":
1. Essence of the bill (3-5 sentences):
The bill aims to address toxic substances and environmental hazards in educational facilities by establishing grant programs for remediation. It amends the Toxic…
CASE OF KEZERASHVILI v. GEORGIA
Case No. 638/12275/18 dated 27/11/2024
Subject of Dispute: Accusation of a commercial court judge of abuse of power when considering a commercial case regarding debt recovery and a counterclaim for gas transfer obligation.
Main Court Arguments:
1. At the time of case consideration, there was ambiguous judicial practice regarding determining the property or non-property nature of claims and,…
