Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

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16th September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Short-term rentals made through platforms like Airbnb classified by the Municipal Court as a business activity

The Municipal Court in Prague issued decision ref. no. 6 Af 20/2020-28 determining that income from a short-term rental made through platforms like Airbnb does not constitute a rental of immovable property, but provision of accommodation services.
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14th September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Amendment to the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals

Overview of the most important changes An amendment to the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals came into effect on 2 August 2021, introducing a number of significant changes. See the key changes resulting from the amendment and a comparison with the status before 1 August 2021.
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3rd September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Private financial institutions are the new supervisors of environmental regulation. The courts’ approach is also changing

Regulations in the area of environmental law are constantly increasing, which means that sustainability is an increasingly important topic that directly affects individuals, companies and states. However, oversight of compliance with the new rules is no longer exercised only by environmental inspection authorities, but also by private financial institutions. The courts whose decisions directly affect the corporate and state responsibility for climate change have also adopted a new approach to this issue. Read about the most important events in environmental law in Q2 of 2021 and get acquainted with regulatory news that will affect the future of sustainable business throughout the European Union.
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