As we recently observed in many states across the EU, national lawmakers have been coming up with bills that put in place mandatory non-EU FDI (foreign direct investment) approval requirements. The purpose of this legislation is to give state authorities
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O-I-CEE! is a blog published by the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs that focuses on legal developments and issues in Central and Eastern Europe. The blog covers topics such as franchise contract regulation, environmental decision-making in real estate development, unfair competition and advertising law, and telecommunications sector regulations. It addresses practical legal challenges faced by businesses and investors in the region, including contract law, environmental compliance, competition law, and regulatory changes. The blog provides insights into statutory frameworks, market practices, and enforcement trends relevant to companies operating in or engaging with Central and Eastern European markets.
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Poland: Guidelines for Use of Retail and Hotel Facilities Upon Expected Lifting of Certain Trade Restrictions on 4 May 2020
The Polish government announced that on 4 May 2020, shopping centres, hotels, and DIY and furniture stores will be opened to the public subject to certain conditions and restrictions. Below, we highlight the guidelines published by the Polish Ministry of…
COVID-19: Poland Launches an Official Tracking App
Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate have launched ProteGO, one of EU’s first official COVID-19 tracking applications. The Minister of Digital Affairs, Marek Zagórski, has been quoted as saying that his ultimate objective is for every…
Polish Competition Authority Shows Areas of Attention During COVID-19 Epidemic
On April 15, 2020, the Chair of the Polish Competition and Consumers Protection Authority (UOKiK), Mr. Tomasz Chróstny, delivered a speech defining UOKiK’s main focus areas amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. In a 90-minute address, Mr. Chróstny defined…
Polish Competition Protection Authority Cracks Down on Late Payments
During a webinar organized by Polityka Insight on April 15, 2020, the Polish Competition Protection Authority (UOKiK) Chair, Mr. Tomasz Chróstny, stressed that UOKiK will now pay particular attention to counteracting payment delays, relying on the powers vested in it…
Poland: Shield 2.0 Tolls Bankruptcy Filings Deadlines, but It Does Not Support Enterprise Restructuring
On April 9, 2020, the Polish Sejm (lower House of Parliament) passed the Act on special support instruments with regard to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19 disease caused by it (the so-called Shield 2.0), featuring much anticipated changes…
COVID-19: Poland Announces Another Support Package For Business
In order to counteract the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic and the effects of economic slowdown, the Polish government has announced another PLN 100 billion (EUR 22 billion) support package for Polish business. The main goals of the program are…
COVID-19 and Employment Personal Data Processing in Poland – Q&A
Here are the most frequently asked questions regarding personal data processing in the context of employment which have not been explicitly addressed in the supervisory authority’s statement on data processing in light of the coronavirus pandemic (mentioned in our…
Poland: Unclear Rules of Temporary Expiry of Lease Rights and Obligations at Retail Facilities of More Than 2,000 m2
The Polish draft law commonly referred to as the “Anti-Crisis Shield” (adopted by the Sejm last weekend) poses many questions in regard to lease relations between landlords and tenants at retail facilities of more than 2,000 m2. Firstly, due to…
Poland: Processing Personal Data in the Context of Employment During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Polish Supervisory Authority’s Guidance
On March 12, the Polish supervisory authority (the President of the UODO) issued a statement on data processing in light of the coronavirus pandemic. This statement (available in Polish here) is short on certain details…