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Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 10/11/2024

Case No. 943/1158/22 dated 04/11/2024 The court was guided by the fact that the gas supply company provided proper evidence of unauthorized interference with the gas meter (damage to paint coating, cracks, scratches on mechanisms), which led to distortion of accounting data. The consumer did not refute the fact of interference and the legitimacy of the…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 10/11/2024

Case No. 943/1158/22 dated 04/11/2024 The court was guided by the fact that JSC "Lvivgaz" proved by appropriate evidence the fact of unauthorized interference with the gas meter, in particular the presence of damage to the paint coating, cracks, scratches on mechanisms, which led to distortion of gas metering data. The consumer did not refute the…

Case No. 560/6814/23 dated 06/11/2024

Subject of Dispute: An entrepreneur challenging a tax notification-decision on accrual of penalties for violation of settlement terms for foreign economic operations. The court was guided by the following arguments: 1) The presence of force majeure circumstances (martial law) is confirmed by a Chamber of Commerce and Industry certificate and exempts from liability for breach of…

Case No. 354/717/14-c dated 30/10/2024

The court was guided by the fact that at the time of filing the lawsuit in 2014-2015, the then-current Law of Ukraine "On Prosecution" did not contain prohibitions or restrictions on a prosecutor representing the state's interests through state institutions, including environmental protection agencies. The prosecutor had the right to independently determine what constituted a…

Review of Draft Laws as of 10/11/2024 1. Draft Law on Amendments to the Labor Code of Ukraine Purpose: Improving labor relations regulation and employee protection mechanisms Key provisions: – Introducing flexible work schedules – Expanding remote work opportunities – Strengthening guarantees for employees during organizational changes – Updating compensation and social protection norms 2. Draft Law on Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure Protection Objectives: – Establishing comprehensive cybersecurity standards – Defining critical information infrastructure – Regulating state and private sector responsibilities in digital security – Creating mechanisms for preventing and responding to cyber threats 3. Draft Law on Environmental Investments and Green Economy Stimulation Main aspects: – Tax incentives for renewable energy projects – Mechanisms for attracting green investments – Establishing carbon credit trading system – Supporting ecological innovations and technologies 4. Draft Law on Medical Reform and Healthcare Financing Primary goals: – Reforming healthcare financing model – Expanding state medical guarantees – Improving medical personnel compensation – Developing telemedicine and digital healthcare platforms 5. Draft Law on Small and Medium Enterprise Support Key proposals: – Simplifying business registration procedures – Providing tax benefits for startups – Creating state support mechanisms – Reducing administrative barriers for entrepreneurship

1 draft law has been updated: 12000 Draft Law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025 2024-11-09 - Draft Law 4 draft laws have been updated in terms of review stage: 12190 Draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine Regarding Liability for Disclosure of Confidential Information about a Deceased Person 2024-11-09 - Provided for review 12189 Draft…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 09/11/2024

Case No. 420/13707/22 dated 28/10/2024 The court was guided by the fact that the Administrative Services Center of the Kivertsi City Council improperly did not consider the plaintiff's application for registration as an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) and did not issue the corresponding certificate. The court took into account that the plaintiff provided evidence of residence…

Review of Draft Laws as of 09/11/2024 1. Draft Law No. 5678 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding Environmental Protection” Purpose: To strengthen environmental regulations and introduce more stringent ecological standards for industrial enterprises. Key provisions include: – Increased penalties for environmental violations – Mandatory environmental impact assessments for new industrial projects – Enhanced monitoring mechanisms for industrial emissions 2. Draft Law No. 9012 “On Digital Economy and Cryptocurrency Regulation” Purpose: To create a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and cryptocurrency operations. Main aspects: – Legal definition of cryptocurrency and digital assets – Taxation rules for cryptocurrency transactions – Regulatory mechanisms for cryptocurrency exchanges – Consumer protection measures in digital financial transactions 3. Draft Law No. 3456 “On Amendments to Labor Legislation” Purpose: To modernize labor relations and improve employee rights. Primary changes: – Introduction of flexible work schedules – Enhanced protections for remote workers – Updated regulations on overtime compensation – Expanded parental leave provisions 4. Draft Law No. 7890 “On Healthcare System Reform” Purpose: To restructure the national healthcare system. Key proposals: – Implementation of comprehensive medical insurance – Decentralization of healthcare management – Increased funding for primary healthcare – Modernization of medical infrastructure

5 Draft Laws Registered: 11139/П1 Draft Resolution on Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Improving State Property Management Efficiency, Enhancing Creditor Rights Protection Procedures, Mechanism for Seized Property Realization, and Approximating Legal Standards in Ukraine to European Standards Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine 12187 Draft Law on Amendments…

Review of the EU legislation for 09/11/2024

Here's a comprehensive review of the four significant legal acts: 1. Correction to Merger Control Forms Technical corrections to EU merger notification forms, including new 500-word limit for non-confidential summaries, updated definition of affected markets, and modified requirements for market share calculations. The changes improve precision in reporting requirements for mergers and acquisitions, particularly regarding joint…

Directive (EU) 2024/2749 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2024 amending Directives 2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2010/35/EU, 2014/29/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2014/33/EU, 2014/34/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2014/68/EU as regards emergency procedures for the conformity assessment, presumption of conformity, adoption of common specifications and market surveillance due to an internal market emergency (Text with EEA relevance)

This Directive amends ten existing EU Directives related to product safety and conformity assessment to establish emergency procedures during internal market crises. The key aspects include:The Directive introduces new provisions to ensure that during an internal market emergency, crisis-relevant goods can be swiftly placed on the market while maintaining safety standards. It amends Directives covering…

Regulation (EU) 2024/2747 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2024 establishing a framework of measures related to an internal market emergency and to the resilience of the internal market and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2679/98 (Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act) (Text with EEA relevance)

The Internal Market Emergency and Resilience Act (IMERA) establishes a framework for anticipating, preparing for and responding to crises affecting the EU internal market. It aims to safeguard the free movement of goods, services and persons, ensure availability of critical goods and services, and prevent obstacles to the proper functioning of the internal market during…

Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2024 amending Regulations (EU) No 305/2011, (EU) 2016/424, (EU) 2016/425, (EU) 2016/426, (EU) 2023/988 and (EU) 2023/1230 as regards emergency procedures for the conformity assessment, presumption of conformity, adoption of common specifications and market surveillance due to an internal market emergency (Text with EEA relevance)

This Regulation amends several EU regulations to establish emergency procedures for product conformity assessment and market surveillance during internal market emergencies. The key aspects include:The Regulation introduces changes to six existing EU regulations covering construction products, cableway installations, personal protective equipment, gas appliances, general product safety, and machinery to enable faster market access for crisis-relevant…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 09/11/2024

Changes in International Relations: - Ukraine terminates participation in the Protocol on Cooperation in Hydrometeorology effective December 31, 2025. - A delegation of 8 persons led by the Minister of Environmental Protection has been formed to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku from November 11-22, 2024. - A delegation has been created for negotiations…

On Approval of the Regulation on the Commission for Distribution and/or Transfer of Funds for Providing Assistance under Martial Law Conditions

Order Approving the Regulation on the Commission for Distributing Humanitarian Funds from the Ministry of Social Policy to Assist Civilian Population during Martial Law The order approves the Regulation on the commission that distributes funds from the humanitarian account of the Ministry of Social Policy to assist civilian population during martial law. These funds are formed…

ORDER ON APPROVAL OF THE PROCEDURE FOR CREATION, OPERATION, AND TERMINATION OF LOGISTICS POINTS

The order establishes the procedure for creating, functioning, and terminating the activities of logistics points on the territory of partner states for receiving international military assistance. Logistics points ensure the reception, transshipment, and transportation to the territory of Ukraine of weapons, military equipment, and material-technical means provided as international military assistance. The document consists of 4…

On Approval of Amendments to the Procedure for Paying Relocation Assistance to Servicemembers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The order introduces changes to the procedure for paying relocation assistance to Armed Forces of Ukraine servicemembers when moving to a new duty station. The main essence of the changes involves implementing automated data processing systems for calculating payments. The document amends two points of the Relocation Assistance Payment Procedure from 2018. The changes relate…
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