Publications

Jan. 11, 2024

Highlights in Anti-Corruption Regulatory Framework and Corresponding Amendments in the Criminal Procedure Code

Recent legislative amendments have led to the adoption of a new Anti-Corruption Act (ACA), which entered into force on October 6, 2023.

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Dec. 11, 2023

Fundamental aspects of lobbyism and trading in influence

The diminishing ability of political parties to be the main representatives of socio-group interests and the resulting crisis of party-political representation elevates lobbying to a current and significant phenomenon on the political scene with noteworthy legal significance.

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Jan. 18, 2023

Тhe disclosure of beneficial ownership information – an interference with the fundamental rights guaranteed in Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

An EU directive provision on access to beneficial ownership information is declared invalid.

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Nov. 22, 2022

The disclosure of beneficial ownership information – an interference with the fundamental rights guaranteed in Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

An EU directive provision on access to beneficial ownership information is declared invalid.

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Aug. 08, 2022

Some specificities within the scope of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors

The procurement is a process carried out as given by set of rules aligned with the European legislation requirements. In this context, account should therefore be taken of the material scope of the adopted by the EU institutions transposed acts.

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Jul 15, 2022

Contradiction between Article 281 of Criminal Procedure Code and the EU law

The possibility for a court to admit into evidence at the trial stage of criminal proceedings
testimonies given by a witness before a judge at the pre-trial stage of criminal proceedings in the absence of the accused persons or their representatives, although there was an opportunity such to had been given in their presence, has been found to be incompatible with the European Union law regarding the delivered Opinion of Advocate General Anthony Collins.
 

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Mar 25, 2020

Bulgarian National Bank's COVID-19 Banking Measures Package

In response to the COVID-19 state of emergency, the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) introduced a BGN 9.3 billion package of measures aimed at strengthening bank capital and liquidity and reducing the pandemic's negative impact on citizens and businesses.

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Mar 24, 2020

Amendments to Labor and Social Insurance Legislation Affecting Employers and Social Security Contributors, Introduced via the Act on Measures and Actions During the State of Emergency

The Act on Measures and Actions During the State of Emergency provides for the retroactive effect of the statute—its provisions shall enter into force with effect from March 13, 2020, with the exception of certain explicitly provided clauses taking effect from the date of promulgation, March 24, 2020. The enacted amendments directly impact corporate entities in their capacity as employers and social security contributors.

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Jan. 27, 2020

Recent Amendments to the Civil Procedure Code Regarding Consumer Protection

In December 2019, amendments were made to Bulgaria's Civil Procedure Code (CPC) granting the court a new, mandatory power: to examine of its own motion — without the debtor being required to raise an objection — whether contracts with consumers contain unfair terms.

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Jan. 06, 2020

What Is a Court Settlement?

A court settlement is regulated under the Obligations and Contracts Act (OCA) and the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). It is a mixed institution both in its factual composition and in its legal consequences.
 

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