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Břiza & Trubač: Can coronavirus be a legitimate reason for non-performance of contractual obligations?
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, the article on the recently discussed subject of coronavirus, written by Petr Bříza, was published on the epravo.cz webpage.
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Coronavirus legal updates
The development of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to create contractual and other legal challenges which are in many ways unprecedented. Whilst the outbreak originated in China, its impact is being felt globally, and in response, we have co-ordinated across our own global offices to ensure that we centralise our know-how and are sharing best practice with our clients. This page contains some of our legal briefings created to date.
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
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.
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- 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.
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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
