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August 13, 2024

Legal Regulations Regarding the Status of Freelancers

Although not recognized in domestic legislation for a long time, freelancers finally saw a resolution to their long-standing battle for legal recognition of their status by the end of 2022. Amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax ("Law"), which followed months of protests and negotiations with relevant authorities, officially established and regulated the status of this category of workers. This legal framework now clearly defines their rights and obligations in a transparent manner. A freelancer is considered any individual who earns income in the Republic of Serbia by providing specific services and is not registered in any form recognized...

August 07, 2024

Environmental Protection Charge in Case of Business Activities Conducted in Multiple Local Government Units

In accordance with the Law on Charges on Usage of Public Goods ("Law"), the Government of the Republic of Serbia, in April 2024, adopted the Regulation on Criteria for Determining Activities that Impact the Environment and the Amounts of Fees ("Regulation"). The Regulation further defines the criteria for determining activities that impact the environment, within the prevalent activity of the charge payer (legal entities, entrepreneurs, and branches of foreign legal entities), as well as the amounts of charges for environmental protection and improvement. Among other things, the Regulation prescribes the method of payment and determination of the charge amount in...

July 31, 2024

PR Legal was the Exclusive Country Contributor to the CEELM Comparative Legal Guide: Data Protection 2024 for Serbia

CEE Legal Matters (“CEELM”) is a print and online publication for and about lawyers working in Europe's emerging legal markets. PR Legal was honored to be invited to contribute an analysis on personal data protection compliance in Serbia for the CEELM publication. The CEELM Comparative Legal Guide: Data Protection 2024 looks at key aspects of data protection laws across different jurisdictions, focusing on the main regulations, entities, and sectors covered. It discusses territorial application, regulatory authorities, and data breach protocols. The guide also explores penalties for non-compliance, enforcement trends, the influence of emerging technologies, and expected legal changes. Our Managing...

July 24, 2024

PR Legal Contributes to the Legalink Guidelines for Contracts with Public Authorities

We are pleased to announce that PR Legal has contributed to the chapter on Serbia in the 5th edition of the Legalink Guidelines for Contracts with Public Authorities. These Guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of public procurement laws and practices across different jurisdictions. In our chapter, we present an analysis of key aspects of public procurement regulations in Serbia, including relevant regulations, procedures, and recent legislative changes. Legalink is an international legal network of around 70 independent business-oriented law firms with members from the majority of the world’s main commercial centres. The network is Chambers ranked and now composed of...

July 19, 2024

Join Our Team! We are looking for a Senior Associate

We are currently looking for an Attorney at Law to join the firm's team in the capacity of a Senior Associate, with particular expertise in Corporate Law and Personal Data Protection.  Candidate’s profile/experience: University degree in Law obtained at a university in the Republic of Serbia; Serbian Bar exam; At least 3 years of working experience as an Attorney at Law in the abovementioned practice areas, after passing the Bar exam; Excellent written and spoken English; Strong computer skills; Excellent writing and analytical skills, ability to handle multiple matters with independence and sound judgment; Strong work ethic and strong legal...

July 19, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Patent Law

Amidst the adoption of the Artificial Intelligence Act by the European Union Council, as the world's first legislation setting a global standard for regulating artificial intelligence ("AI"), we are entering into the still unregulated territory of the relationship between patent law and AI. Patents are a significant source of new technical information and inspiration for future generations of researchers and inventors. To protect an invention with a patent, a solution to a specific problem can come from any technical field. A patent is an absolute property right granted for an invention that: is novel - identical solutions have not been...

July 17, 2024

Use of Video Surveillance Footage as Evidence in Disciplinary Proceedings

In this article, we address a common question in practice – under which conditions can an employer use video surveillance footage in disciplinary proceedings against an employee? In this regard, we analyze the following example from European practice, which provides some answers. Namely, the Luxembourg Data Protection Commission (CNPD - Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données) (“Commission”), as an independent body responsible for overseeing the application of data protection regulations in Luxembourg, issued Decision No. 2FR/2024 (“Decision”) on May 21, 2024. In the Decision, the Commission took the position that the use of video surveillance footage for the purpose...

July 10, 2024

Legal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence: European AI Act

One of the most current news this year, which turned out to be equally interesting to both legal experts and IT industry professionals, was the adoption of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act ("AI Act") as the first regulatory framework regarding artificial intelligence ("AI") adopted at the EU level. The aim of the AI Act is to bring the European Union ("EU") to the forefront of the artificial intelligence race, while simultaneously ensuring the protection of human rights, the environment, the rule of law, and democracy. Although its implementation has not yet begun, the AI Act is expected to clarify...

July 03, 2024

Non-Compete Clause in Employment Relationships: Can the Validity of the Clause be Terminated Unilaterally by the Employer?

In the practice of the Court of Appeal in Belgrade, in the judgment No. Gž1 1900/20 dated 19.03.2021 ("Judgment"), the following position was taken: An employer who has, by a decision on the termination of employment, released the employee from the obligation to comply with the prohibition of competition clause, which was established by the Employment Contract, is not obliged to pay the employee the compensation that was agreed upon in relation to the obligation to comply with the said clause. This position is particularly interesting because it represents a significant shift in judicial practice. Namely, until the issuance of...

June 28, 2024

The Republic Geodetic Authority Conducted an Assessment of Apartment Values: A New Standard in Transparency and Accessibility of Real Estate Data

The Republic Geodetic Authority of Serbia ("RGZ") announced in June 2024 that it has conducted a mass assessment of apartment values across Serbia, aiming to set a new standard in transparency and accessibility of real estate data. Currently, professional users such as lawyers and surveying organizations can access assessed property values through the eCadastre system on RGZ's digital portal. It was also announced that this capability will soon be available to citizens for free. Why are apartment values assessed? The authority to conduct assessments by RGZ stems from the Law on State Survey and Cadastre ("Law") and the Rulebook on...

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