Finding a home for orphan works
The existence of “orphan works” poses a dilemma for publishers: should they publish without the author’s consent, or resign themselves to the fact that a significant portion of our cultural heritage will not see the light of day?
Is it worthwhile raising expired tax obligations in a proceeding involving unreported income?
So far it has not afforded any protection to taxpayers facing an assessment for unreported income to assert income on which tax is no longer due because it is barred by the statute of limitations.
When is the management board of a limited-liability company liable for the company's debts?
The rules for liability of members of the management board of a Polish limited-liability company (sp. z o.o.) when the company is unable to meet its obligations to creditors are explained by Maciej Szewczyk, a legal adviser trainee
Special foods covered by national health service: an opportunity for the foods industry?
A proposed new Act on Reimbursement for Medicinal Products, Foods and Medical Products calls for the Polish national health service to reimburse the costs of “special-purpose foods” when they offer documented health benefits.
State of use of EU funding
If Poland continues to spend its EU funding at the rate it is going, the last euro from the 2007-2013 budget period won’t be spent until August 2021, according to an October 2010 report from the Business Centre Club.
A European community of judges or a judicial Tower of Babel?
The proliferation of courts, jurisdictions and rulings is bound to result in conflict and tension, Prof. Ewa Łętowska said at a conference marking the 5th anniversary of Europejski Przegląd Sądowy
Must a company controlled by the State Treasury comply with the Public Procurement Law?
Not all companies financed or supervised by public finance units, managed by public appointees or majority-owned by the Polish State Treasury have to award contracts under the procedures established by the Public Procurement Law.
If you don't go to court, the court may come to you
Failure to appear at a court hearing where testimony will be taken from the parties or witnesses does need not necessarily mean that the hearing will have to be continued to a later date.
"Collection of items and rights" subject to a registered pledge should be interpreted in light of the economic purpose
The Polish Supreme Court upheld a cassation appeal presented by Wardyński & Partners and held that when evaluating whether a changing collection of assets may be subject to a registered pledge…
Share register serves a real purpose
Maintaining a share register in a limited-liability company is not just mandatory, but can also prove valuable.
Konrad Drozdowski: We strive to raise advertising standards in Poland
Interview with Konrad Drozdowski, executive director of the Polish Advertising Council
Changes in VAT treatment of healthcare services from 1 January 2011
Under amended regulations, starting 1 January 2011 the VAT exemption for healthcare services would be limited to services that meet a new statutory definition of “medical services.”
