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Divorce with a finding of fault—the legal consequences
When there is a complete and irretrievable breakdown of a marriage, either spouse can apply to the court for dissolution of the marriage by divorce. But the court does not have to make a ruling on fault if the spouses both waive that option. A divorce decree without a ruling on fault has the same effects as a case where neither spouse was at fault. But what if the court does issue a ruling finding that one of the spouses was at fault for the breakdown of the marriage—or that both spouses were at fault?
Divorce with a finding of fault—the legal consequences
The blind alley of digital technologies
To maintain the essential balance, I suggest sometimes taking a sceptical look at the tech rapture which we are increasingly swept up in. Then we will grasp that investing unheard-of amounts in the growth of AI and other digital technologies is not our most pressing need now.
The blind alley of digital technologies
Notification of foreign joint ventures: Another change in the UOKiK guidance on extraterritoriality
On 2 April 2025, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) published another update of the guidelines on the criteria and procedure for notification of intended concentrations. This time UOKiK clarified its interpretation of the “effects doctrine” (extraterritoriality principle) regarding joint ventures. As indicated in the communication from UOKiK, the aim is to reduce the number of foreign concentrations notified to the Polish competition authority.
Notification of foreign joint ventures: Another change in the UOKiK guidance on extraterritoriality
Annulment of a marriage with a ruling of bad faith of one of the spouses: What are the legal consequences?
The Family and Guardianship Code contains a catalogue of impediments preventing entering into a marriage. If a marriage is concluded despite the existence of impediments, the marriage is valid but can be annulled by a court ruling. Also, when declaring a marriage invalid, the court will decide whether the marriage was made in bad faith, and if so, which spouse acted in bad faith.
Annulment of a marriage with a ruling of bad faith of one of the spouses: What are the legal consequences?
Changes in the EU system for protection of geographical indications
So far, geographical indications have been primarily relevant to just a few countries, such as Italy and France. But recent changes at the EU level are opening up interesting prospects for Polish producers as well. Below we write more about what geographical indications are, how the protection system has recently changed, and who stands to benefit from these changes.
Changes in the EU system for protection of geographical indications
Can a spouse’s mental illness be grounds for divorce?
One of the reasons people dissatisfied with their marriage decide to file for divorce is their spouse’s mental illness. As the number of persons receiving psychiatric treatment is on the rise, and the legal consequences of divorce are substantial, it is worth clarifying when mental illness is sufficient grounds for ending a marriage, and if so, which disorders would qualify.
Can a spouse’s mental illness be grounds for divorce?
Can a spouse’s mental illness be grounds for annulling the marriage?
W polskim systemie prawnym nie każdy może zawrzeć małżeństwo. Art. 10-16 Kodeksu rodzinnego i opiekuńczego wyliczają sytuacje, gdy zawarcie małżeństwa nie jest możliwe ze względu na specyficzne „cechy” osób, które chciałyby zawrzeć małżeństwo. Jedną z przesłanek umożliwiających orzeczenie nieważności małżeństwa jest choroba psychiczna występująca u małżonka w momencie zawierania małżeństwa, jeśli zagraża ona małżeństwu lub zdrowiu przyszłego potomstwa (art. 12 § 1 k.r.o.).
Can a spouse’s mental illness be grounds for annulling the marriage?
How are works of art insured?
Insurance is encountered in many areas of life, protecting against fortuitous events by transferring risk to an insurance company for a fee. In this regard, art is no exception. But the procedure for taking out insurance on artworks has certain specific features.
How are works of art insured?
The European Single Access Point—a new information obligation for insurers
Insurance and reinsurance companies should soon prepare to comply with a major new regulatory obligation, to transmit data to ESAP. The proposal for implementing this change in Poland has been released on the website of the Government Legislation Centre.
 
The European Single Access Point—a new information obligation for insurers
Principle of transparency and certainty of terms in public contracts and beyond
The principle of transparency and certainty of terms are essential for ensuring fair and efficient trade, particularly within the public procurement sector. A case currently before the Court of Justice of the European Union (C-82/24), in which we have the privilege of representing the contractors, underscores the dangers of interpreting contractual terms unpredictably after a contract is awarded, and issues that can arise if governing law is applied inconsistently or arbitrarily to public contracts, disregarding the principle of party autonomy. The opinion issued in the case by Advocate General Sánchez-Bordona explains how EU law can safeguard contractors by preventing such risks.
Principle of transparency and certainty of terms in public contracts and beyond
Amendment to the Polish Sanctions Act: Key changes and new obligations
An act amending the Polish Sanctions Act will enter into force on 26 February 2025. It introduces significant changes to improve the enforcement of sanctions in Poland. But it also poses new compliance challenges for companies. Below we discuss the key points of the amendment.
Amendment to the Polish Sanctions Act: Key changes and new obligations
Poland is implementing the NPL Directive. What will change for market participants?
The Act on Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers of 20 December 2024 was published in the Journal of Laws on 4 February 2025. It implements Directive (EU) 2021/2167 on credit servicers and credit purchasers, known as the NPL Directive.
Poland is implementing the NPL Directive. What will change for market participants?