The custody and control of children is under Romanian law that of the parents and to those to whom courts delegate this authority. Parental authority involves both rights and obligations for the parents for the education and raising of children. The rule is that parental authority is exercised jointly by both parents, regardless of
miercuri, 30 martie 2016
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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
marți, 16 februarie 2016
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Published in News, Romanian Business, Romanian Law, Romanian Social Issues, Romanian Taxes
In the 1930’s smoking was seen as the “in” thing to do. The social and economic pressure was such that no-one knew or cared about the consequences of smoking. This was also true in the 1950’s and early 1960’s. My own feeling is that it was a case of lack of knowledge of other
joi, 21 ianuarie 2016
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Published in Employment, News, Romanian Business, Romanian Law, Romanian Social Issues
Since 1989 Romania has passed from the command economy of socialism to commerce based on the free market and capitalism. Romanian commercial development really started with the passing of the Romanian Law Company (Law 30/1990) which enabled the formation of limited liability companies as well as joint-stock companies. This was a first step in the
marți, 12 ianuarie 2016
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Published in News, Romanian Business, Romanian Law, Romanian Social Issues
It has been drawn to my attention that 26 years ago on the 12th January 1990, it was the first time I came to Romania. I came with a party of ten, including another partner from my law firm in London. He had never been to Romania either. The TAROM plane had left London Heathrow
One of the greatest difficulties we have as an international law firm operating in Romania is to explain the clients and potential clients the differences in the Romanian legal system and the system which they may be used to. They seem to think that the law should be the same as in their home country and do
The recent announcement by the European Union Commission of the Junker plan will have an important impact on Romania. It is clear to all businessmen that the economies of Eastern Europe still need much work done upon them even after seven years in the case of Romania of EU membership. The same comments ap0-ply to many
Today (Monday) is the first business day of a new era for Romanian business and Romania. Yesterday saw the swearing in of the new Romanian President Klaus Johannis. It was the end of the era of President Basescu; it was also the 25th anniversary of the Revolution in Bucharest. Much has been written about this day 25 years ago
Despite all their market research and inquiries clients still ask me the question „Is it worth investing and doing business in Romania„? This is of course a difficult question to answer and the answer will change over a period of twelve months. It is also very subjective. Had this question been asked of me at the beginning of
miercuri, 10 decembrie 2014
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Published in Romanian Business, Romanian Law, Romanian Social Issues, Romanian Taxes
Family law in Romania for non Romanians is one of the more complicated areas of law, especially if you come from a common law country. This is I believe why we are often asked to give advice on inheritance law in relation to unions between Romanian and non-Romanian citizens. This is why one of the changes introduced in 2011