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News & Affairs
News & Affairs
11. 05. 12
Challenging the termination of the employment agreement – take notice!
Jurisdiction – ESTONIA
Parties to the employment agreement have to keep in mind that when receiving an unfounded termination notice, the party receiving the notice has to take actions in order to challenge the termination of the employment agreement. Namely, Estonian Employment Contracts Act states that the party who receives the termination notice and wants to challenge its validity, has to submit an application to the Labour Dispute Committee or bring an action to the court within 30 days as of receiving the termination notice.
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News & Affairs
23. 04. 12
News & Affairs
Non-contractual damage – which court to choose?
In the European Union, Regulation No 44/2001 is the legal act to rely on when determining the jurisdiction in civil and commercial matters. The general principle of the regulation is that a person should be sued in the court of the Member State where the person is domiciled. However, there are several important exceptions to the aforementioned general rule.
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News & Affairs
News & Affairs
30. 03. 12
Process of preparation of new codified planning and building laws
Jurisdiction – ESTONIA
The process of preparation of new codified planning and building laws has reached the phase where public discussions (that will take place during 2012) have been initiated. Interest groups have been asked by the Ministry of Justice to submit their initial views on the draft legislation by 9th of April. It is advisable for any entrepreneurs engaged in real estate or construction sector to get acquainted with the planned extensive amendments.