The COVID-19 Pandemic over FIDIC Agreements
The restrictive measures as well as the subsequent Military Ordinances adopted by the Romanian authorities so far, which imposed restrictions on the free movement of persons and/or products, limitation of certain economic activities, quarantine, self-isolation, lockdown of certain cities, as well as different protective measures for the employers and employees or tax measures, already affect the development of the projects within the construction sector.
Insights on Restructuring and Turnaround Issues in Romania
At this time, there is an intense debate on the Romanian market right now with regard to measures to be taken, in the context of the abrupt economic downturn, which is rapidly unfolding in the aftermath of the coronavirus prevention measures.
A GDPR Perspective on Scientific Research in Times of a Pandemic
Scientific research has always been a primary focus for the EU with the sharing of data for this purpose being promoted in the fundamental treaties of the Union. Recently, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency has indicated it is now more than ever necessary for institutions to collaborate to obtain “robust and interpretable evidence” in view of finding a safe treatment for COVID-19.
I know where you are. Does anyone else know?
To ensure individuals to comply with measures to contain its diffusion and reduce the risk of exposure, governments may seek to process personal data, such as location data of individuals.
A New Wave of Insolvencies? Possible Preventive Restructuring Measures in the Implementation of the European Directive on Preventive Restructuring
This legal analysis focuses on the typical case of a company that although it is not directly targeted by the measures established in order to prevent the spreading of the novel coronavirus, it still registers a decrease of demand, of the level of proceeds and of the production of goods and services.
Latest News from NNDKP in the Labour Law Field
The Government Emergency Ordinance no. 41/02.04.2020 on the amendment and completion of Law no. 19/2020 on granting some days off to parents in order to supervise their children in case of temporary closing of educational establishments was published within the Official Gazette no. 282, dated 3 April 2020.
Let’s Talk about Insurance: Are We Covered in COVID-19 Situation?
The human suffering and financial crisis created and further expected due to COVID-19 are hard to manage and any potential mitigation should be sought for and implemented. In this context, one should consider the possibility to (i) use the existing insurance policies and analyse whether an insured risk has occurred (respectively indemnification may be claimed), (ii) take out insurance.
The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice Continues its Deliberations and Determinations on Procedural Points of Law
Authors: Sorina Olaru and Razvan Banta, NNDKP
Note on how the national courts will reason upon the requests for additional evidence in appeal when the Suspension of civil procedures due to COVID-19 crisis will cease and the activity in courts will be resumed
Good news from the High Court of Romania! Even though most of the civil cases are suspended ex officio throughout the state of emergency instated by Decree no. 195/16.03.2020, the High Court ruled on 30 March 2020, in an appeal on a point of law procedure (in Romanian: “Recurs în interesul legii”) that will certainly be of interest…
Data Security Matters, Even When Working from Home! – Potential Risks and Key Tips
The COVID-19 pandemic is determining more and more businesses to “put the lock” on their offices. This means that a large number of employees all over the world have already been forced to set their homes as comfortable as possible to ensure an appropriate work environment.Besides the operational and logistical challenges that may arise to make work from home possible, both businesses and employees should consider the security risks this may bring to the business activity and even to the employees’ own privacy.
