The Competition Damages Directive: Ensuring effective remedies for damages resulting from competitio
With the introduction of the Competition Damages Directive (Directive 2014/104/EU, the “Directive”) any victim – be it a citizen or a company – can now claim compensation if they are harmed by third party infringements of EU competition rules. The Directive bolsters enforcement of EU competition law by introducing the notion of private enforcement whereby …
Patents in Greece – Lexology & GTDT
Applying for a patent Patentability What are the criteria for patentability in your jurisdiction? In order for an invention to be patentable in Greece, it must be new, involve an inventive step and be susceptible of industrial application. A patentable invention may concern a product, process or industrial application. In order for an invention to …
South Korea Enacts World’s First Law on P2P Financing
The Act on Online Investment–Linked Financing and User Protection (the “P2P Financing Act”) passed the plenary session of the Korean National Assembly on October 30, 2019 and was promulgated on November 26, 2019. The P2P Financing Act is a legislation proposed to regulate the online investment-linked financing, namely, the P2P financing, which is known as …
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Why has my UK visit visa been refused?
In this article we look at the most common reasons for refusal of a UK visit visa application.
Long Residence ILR: Section 3C & Paragraph 39E
This is the third post in a series of blogs regarding recent developments in case law on overstaying and applying for settlement, also known as indefinite leave to remain (‘ILR’), on the basis of 10 years long residence. The first and second post, provided an in-depth exploration of the recent cases on the interpretation of …
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British Citizenship: The Citizenship Ceremony
If an individual is over 18 and has made a successful application to become a British citizen, they will be required to attend a citizenship ceremony. The individual is required to attend a ceremony by law.
Tier 2 General Change of Employment FAQs
Under the Immigration Rules, there are different requirements if you plan to change employment while on a Tier 2 (General) visa. We have prepared answers to a selection of questions frequently asked by Tier 2 (General) migrants when changing employment.
6 NOTABLE POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SIGNING A CONTRACT
Whether it is for employment, buying/selling or leasing a property, construction of a building or applying for financial assistance from a bank, having a legal contract in such situations are inevitable.
WHEN SHOULD YOU HIRE A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER?
Someone’s negligence is someone’s loss, but that loss often leads to the right of seeking compensation. On off chance, if you have ever been injured due to someone’s negligent act which can be through a road accident, medical negligence or workplace injury, you have the opportunity to file a case for personal injury to seek …
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Yearbook 2019/2020 A global guide for practitioners – Greece
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