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16th March 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Coronavirus and event organizers’ responsibilities

Taylor Wessing responds to further questions about event cancellations. Commenting on coronavirus from the force majeure perspective is attorney Lukáš Míša of the law firm Taylor Wessing Czech Republic. Inquiries have mainly related to the epidemic and the responsibilities of event organizers. Frequently asked questions regard:

  • Liability for damages, financial compensation
  • Contracts, terms and conditions
  • Force majeure – freeing parties of liability, obligations

16th March 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Payroll alert - labour context of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic

In the context of the ongoing global epidemic of coronavirus COVID-19, I would like to provide you with an overview of the most important consequences arising from the current extraordinary situation.  

15th March 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


AmCham events suspended, offices closed

To support the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic will not hold events and has closed its office.

13th March 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


What will the world look like in 2030?

If the last 10 years are anything to go by, real estate is in for big changes.

12th March 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Coronavirus – Employment law update - the Czech Republic

A colleague returning from a conference in China in the end brought back only whiskey and chocolate. But coronavirus came to the Czech Republic with tourists and skiers from Western Europe. We bring employers up-to-date practical recommendations and advice.

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization

Advocacy Priorities for 2023 
 
Technology, People, Infrastructure

 

Actions Recommended in Areas:

1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.

2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).

3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.

4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.

5. Immigration of STEM Talents.

6. Digitization of Immigration. 

7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.

8. Digitization of Land Use.

9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

Policy pipeline

In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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