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January 15, 2025

Changes in Reporting on Gender Equality: Introduction of Reporting Application and Extension of Deadline for Submitting Annual Report

The Gender Equality Law (Official Gazette of RS No. 52/2021) ("Law") establishes certain obligations for employers with more than 50 employees and workers, aimed at achieving and promoting gender equality. These obligations primarily include the following: The obligation to adopt an Annual Plan or Work Program, which includes a section on achieving and promoting gender equality, and, in accordance with the Law, the obligation to report to the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights ("Ministry") on its adoption and implementation; The obligation to maintain and submit to the Ministry the Record of Data on Achieving Gender Equality, using the prescribed...

January 08, 2025

Public Transportation in the City of Belgrade is Free of Charge – What Does This Mean for Employers?

Based on the amended Rulebook on the Tariff System in Public Passenger Transport within the Territory of the City of Belgrade, starting from January 1, 2025, public transport in the integrated tariff system within the territory of Belgrade is free of charge for all users. This has led to dilemmas and raised several questions for employers operating in Belgrade regarding the obligation to reimburse employees for commuting expenses, particularly: Are employers still obligated to reimburse employees who live in Belgrade and use public transportation (which is now free of charge) for their commuting costs? In these circumstances, is there an...

January 01, 2025

Significant Decision by the Dutch Data Protection Authority: A High Fine for Lack of Transparency in Privacy Policy and Failure to Provide Information on Data Processing to Users

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens - “AP”) has recently imposed a fine of EUR 4,750,000 on a data controller for failing to fulfil the obligation to provide clear and transparent information to users regarding the processing of their personal data. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to the principle of transparency established by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). Privacy Policy and Its Importance Privacy policy is a document through which a data controller informs data subjects about the methods, purposes, and legal basis for processing their personal data, as well as other relevant aspects of data...

December 25, 2024

Trends and the Future Role of Office Managers in the Legal Sector

Initially, the role of Office Managers in law firms was focused on administrative and organizational tasks, such as managing documentation, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. However, with the advancement of technology, high market demands, and changes in the work environment, this role has undergone significant changes. Today, the Office Manager is not just an administrator but a strategic partner contributing to the modernization and improvement of business operations. Business Digitalization Digitalization has become a key component of modern law firms. Legal process management software, electronic document archives, and data analysis tools enable more efficient work...

December 23, 2024

E-Delivery Note Innovations Introduced by the Law on Electronic Delivery Notes

In one of our earlier articles, we discussed the Draft Law on Electronic Delivery Notes [link], as an announcement of novelties its adoption would bring, along with the review of the potential advantages of its implementation. As the draft law was adopted shortly thereafter, the Law on Electronic Delivery Notes ("Law") was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia No. 94/2024 on November 28, 2024. Since the initial draft of the Law does not differ significantly from the adopted version, we will focus exclusively on the novelties introduced in the final version of the Law. Definitions The...

December 18, 2024

The Contribution Base Amounts for 2025 Has Been Published

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia has published the new amounts for the minimum and maximum contribution bases that will be in effect from January 1, 2025, in accordance with the Law on Contributions for Mandatory Social Insurance. According to these changes, the minimum monthly contribution base for calculating and paying contributions for mandatory social insurance amounts to 45,950 dinars. On the other hand, the maximum monthly contribution base applicable throughout 2025 amounts to 656,425 dinars. Additionally, the maximum annual contribution base for mandatory social insurance for 2025 is set at 7,877,100 dinars. This information was published...

December 11, 2024

Steve Madden files lawsuit against Danish brand Ganni for “stifling competition”

The American footwear manufacturer Steve Madden has filed an amended lawsuit against Danish fashion brand Ganni, accusing it of anti-competitive behavior and abuse of legal processes to monopolize shared design features in the fashion industry. This legal dispute sheds light on the complex relationships among high-fashion brands and raises questions about the misuse of intellectual property rights. The legal conflict between Steve Madden and Ganni At the heart of the case is Steve Madden's allegation that Ganni uses legal threats to disrupt the sale of its GRAYA and SANDRIA shoe models, claiming these designs copy Ganni's Buckle Ballerina and Feminine...

December 09, 2024

Unauthorized Processing of Employee Personal Life Data – Example from German Practice

This article analyzes an interesting case related to personal data protection from German practice, issued by the Hamburg Data Protection Commissioner ("Commissioner"), which is significant for the interpretation and application of Articles 5 and 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) adopted on April 14, 2016, and which came into effect on May 25, 2018. It concerns a decision made by the Commissioner on October 1, 2020 ("Decision"), which determined a violation of personal data protection rights by H&M Hennes & Mauritz Online Shop A.B. & Co. KG (seated in Hamburg), a globally known retail company selling clothing, footwear,...

December 06, 2024

From Classroom to Courtroom: Our Lawyers on Obligations Law in Practice

At the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade, a lecture was held for students of the Obligations Law study group. The lecture was delivered by attorney and Managing partner Milan Petrović and Senior Associate Sonja Stojčić. The goal of the lecture was to introduce students to the practical aspects of obligations law and highlight the importance of this legal field in the everyday work of lawyers. Special attention was given to practical challenges and examples from the field of obligations law. The attorneys shared their experiences in representing clients in disputes related to contractual obligations, compensation for damages, insurance, and...

December 04, 2024

Landmark Judgment of the German Federal Court of Justice: Loss of Control over Personal Data as a Basis for Non-Material Damage Compensation under the GDPR

The German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has recently rendered a landmark decision regarding the loss of control over personal data as a basis for non-material damage compensation under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). In a case concerning a massive Facebook data leak, the court concluded that even a temporary loss of control over personal data can justify non-material damage compensation without requiring proof of specific misuse or harmful consequences. The Federal Court's decision followed rulings from lower German courts, which had started to develop case law on non-material damage compensation for personal data breaches. We analyzed the positions...

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