New Directive in EU Law on Trade Secrets and Know-how

joi, 25 august 2016 / Published in European Union case law, Intellectual Property, Romanian Business, Romanian Law
One of the many questions we are asked as a law firm in Romania advising foreign clients is the question regarding the protection of know-how and Trade Secrets and what protection is there in Romania. Whilst the protection of Know-how and Trade Secrets is usually covered in local law there is often confusion as to

Residence and Work permits for Non EU Citizens

joi, 14 aprilie 2016 / Published in Employment, European Union case law, News, Romanian Business, Romanian Law
With the increase of foreigners wishing to come to Romania and Europe to work, we are asked regularly as to what is the position for non-EU citizens concerning work permits and residency. The position of the employment of Non-EU employees is governed in Romania by the provisions of EU Directive 2011/98/EU and Romanian government emergency

Consumer Protection and Gambling in Romania

miercuri, 30 martie 2016 / Published in European Union case law, Intellectual Property, Romanian Business, Romanian Social Issues
From our experience as lawyers based in Romania, we often point out to our clients involved in the gaming industry that the notion of „consumer protection” is no stranger in their industry. On the contrary, it represents a constant concern of the European legislators and has recently become a major topic on the agenda at

Airline Liable to Employers for Compensation for Delay

vineri, 18 martie 2016 / Published in Employment, European Union case law, News, Romanian Business
The European Court of Justice is having a larger influence on people’s lives than is popularly realised. As is often the case the Court has made a decision which will have an impact on consumers in Europe and perhaps world-wide and which was not picked up by the majority of the consumer press, rather only

Romania and the New Insurance Directive

miercuri, 09 martie 2016 / Published in European Union case law, Intellectual Property, Romanian Business, Romanian Law
After much debate and discussion, the European Parliament and the Council have issued the recast Directive on Insurance Distribution. EU Directive 2016/97 (“Directive”) was issued on the 20th January 2016 and was published in the Official Journal of the European 2nd February 2016. The provisions of the Directive coming into effect 20 days after its publication.

Romanian Agency Agreements

vineri, 12 februarie 2016 / Published in European Union case law, Intellectual Property, Romanian Business, Romanian Law
Despite the current slowing down of international trade we as a law firm in Romania dealing with international trade have seen a rise in interest by foreign SME’s in entering into agency and distributorship agreements with Romanian companies. Whilst the foreign SME’s might seek to invoke the laws of their own country many Romanian companies

Residency procedure for non EU citizens in Romania

luni, 12 ianuarie 2015 / Published in European Union case law, Romanian Business, Romanian Law
Romania as the most eastward of the countries in the European Union receives each year a number of applications for residency from non EU citizens.  Romania is open to granting residency subject to strict guidelines and laws. The legal framework regarding the possibility to reside in Romania for non EU citizens is established in accordance

Privacy on the Web

luni, 02 iunie 2014 / Published in European Union case law, Romanian Business, Romanian Law
Is there now to be more privacy for individuals on the web? There has been much deliberation concerning date protection after the recent European Union Court of Justice decision, which ruled that in certain conditions EU citizens may require that links to web sites of third parties which contain personal data relating to the individuals