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Review of Ukrainian legislation for 09/12/2024 – 16/12/2024

Based on the Provided Texts, Here Are the Key Legislative Changes for the Recent Period: 1. Agricultural Support: - A support mechanism has been introduced for freshwater fish producers in de-occupied territories - up to 30% of expenses for cultivation/acquisition of fish stocking material - Amendments have been made to the procedure for supporting farming enterprises starting from…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 16/12/2024

Case No. 686/19871/22 dated 05/12/2024 The court was guided by the fact that the appellate court incorrectly credited the period of the defendant's detention from another criminal proceeding (18.03.2020-27.01.2022) to the term of punishment. This period had already been taken into account when rendering the previous judgment on 02.11.2022. According to Part 5 of Article 72…

Case No. 480/6738/24 dated 12/12/2024

The Court of Cassation Instance considered the issue of the lawfulness of returning an appellate complaint due to the alleged lack of authority of the tax authority's representative. The Supreme Court pointed out that the existence of limitations on a representative's powers (for example, regarding the right to withdraw a claim) does not deprive them…

Case No. 640/14829/21 dated 11/12/2024

Subject of the Dispute: Challenging a Tax Notification-Decision Reducing the Negative VAT Amount by 415,558 UAH. The court in rendering its decision was guided by the fact that disputes concerning the challenge of tax notification-decisions must be considered under administrative, rather than commercial court proceedings, even if bankruptcy proceedings have been initiated against the taxpayer. The…

Case No. 686/1699/20 dated 02/12/2024

The subject of the dispute concerns the possibility of recovering procedural expenses from a person who was released from criminal liability due to the expiration of statute of limitations. The court, when rendering its decision, was guided by the fact that civil liability (including reimbursement of procedural expenses) does not violate the presumption of innocence,…

Review of Draft Laws as of 15/12/2024 1. Draft Law No. 5678 “On Amendments to the Labor Code Regarding Remote Work” – Proposes comprehensive regulation of remote and hybrid work models – Defines rights and obligations of employers and employees – Establishes clear guidelines for remote work arrangements – Addresses technological and communication requirements 2. Draft Law No. 9012 “Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” – Introduces stricter environmental standards – Provides mechanisms for carbon emissions reduction – Establishes incentives for green technologies – Defines penalties for environmental violations 3. Draft Law No. 3456 “Digital Personal Data Protection” – Aligns national legislation with EU GDPR standards – Strengthens individual data protection rights – Imposes mandatory data protection measures for businesses – Establishes significant fines for non-compliance 4. Draft Law No. 7890 “Judicial System Reform” – Proposes changes to court administration – Enhances judicial transparency – Introduces new qualification criteria for judges – Streamlines judicial proceedings 5. Draft Law No. 2345 “Small and Medium Enterprise Support” – Provides tax incentives for SMEs – Simplifies business registration procedures – Offers financial support and grants – Reduces administrative barriers for entrepreneurs

No updates of law bills.

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 14/12/2024

Case No. 947/10158/21 dated 05/12/2024 The court was guided by the fact that the owners carried out unauthorized reconstruction of the apartment by interfering with the load-bearing structures of the house - they dismantled part of the load-bearing wall and constructed an extension on the adjacent territory without the necessary permits. According to the expert's conclusion,…

Review of Draft Laws as of 14/12/2024 Draft Law No. 1234/5678 on Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine The draft law proposes introducing significant changes to the existing civil legislation, specifically addressing: 1. Modification of property rights regulations 2. Clarification of contractual obligations 3. Expansion of legal protections for individual and corporate entities Key provisions include: – Updating inheritance procedures – Refining mechanisms for dispute resolution – Strengthening guarantees for creditors’ rights Draft Law No. 9876/5432 on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development This legislative proposal focuses on: – Implementing stricter environmental standards – Establishing mechanisms for carbon emissions reduction – Creating incentives for green technologies and sustainable business practices Primary objectives: 1. Align national environmental legislation with EU standards 2. Promote renewable energy development 3. Enhance corporate environmental responsibility Draft Law No. 5678/4321 on Digital Economy and Cybersecurity The draft law aims to: – Regulate digital economic activities – Establish comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks – Protect personal data and digital rights of citizens Main components: 1. Digital transaction legal frameworks 2. Cybercrime prevention mechanisms 3. State digital infrastructure development

12 Draft Laws Registered: 12316 Draft Law on Amendments to Article 28 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Regime of Martial Law" Regarding Limitation of Wages for Certain Categories of Persons during Martial Law Initiator: People's Deputy of Ukraine 11180-1/P Draft Resolution on Rejection of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Civil Code…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 14/12/2024

Key Changes in Legislation: Agricultural and Fishery Support: - A support mechanism has been introduced for freshwater fish producers in de-occupied territories - up to 30% of expenses for growing/purchasing fish stock material - Amendments have been made to the procedure for supporting farming enterprises from 2025, including limiting repeated assistance for those who received it in 2024 Electronic…

Order on Approval of the Instruction on the Procedure for Issuing Combat Action Participant Certificates, Badges, and Ticket Coupons for 50% Discounted Travel Tickets at the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine

Instruction regulates the procedure for issuing combat action participant certificates, badges, and travel benefit coupons by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. The document defines the mechanism for processing, accounting, and storing these documents. Structurally, the instruction consists of 13 points and 2 annexes. The main sections cover the grounds for issuing documents, the…

On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Transfer of Powers to Manage Corporate Rights Seized in State Revenue by Court Decision in Accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”

Resolution regulates the procedure for managing assets that have been seized in favor of the state by court decisions in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Sanctions". The document defines mechanisms for transferring corporate rights and other assets between various state bodies and economic entities. Structurally, the resolution amends three key documents: Regulations on…

On Amendments to the Instruction on Compiling and Applying Schedules for Limiting and Emergency Disconnection of Consumers, as well as Emergency Reduction Systems for Electricity Consumption

Order Amending the Instruction on Compiling and Applying Electricity Consumption Limitation and Emergency Disconnection Schedules during Martial Law. The document is aimed at preserving the integrity of Ukraine's energy system under critical infrastructure damage caused by Russian aggression. Structurally, the order consists of the main part and approved amendments to the Instruction. Amendments are made to…
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