Anglo‑Saxon clauses in contracts governed by civil‑law systems: A brief commentary

In practice, I increasingly observe the use (and even the desire to use) contractual clauses originating from Anglo‑Saxon law. This is not unusual in contracts with an international element, even when the governing law does not belong to the common‑law system. The use of such clauses has become particularly frequent

What can we learn from recent cases related to data scraping? A comparative overview of international practice

Data scraping is the process of extracting content from a website and downloading it to a computer. The content can then be analyzed or used to train an artificial intelligence algorithm. This is the definition provided by the Intellectual Property Committee of the GPAI (Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence) Innovation

A bit more on unfair competition

Introductory considerations To begin, and for better understanding, we will explain the distinction between competition law (antitrust) and unfair competition. Competition law is a branch of law that ensures market participants conduct business and compete in a way that does not disrupt the normal functioning of the market. In the

From Magic to Morant: How sports law transformed NBA player-coach disputes

Back in 1981, the NBA was different. Magic Johnson, the well-known former player of the Los Angeles Lakers, shocked the basketball world when he publicly demanded a trade just 11 games into the season. When Johnson’s frustration with head coach Paul Westhead’s rigid offensive system boiled over, he made his

Gin, the Serbian Way: How Lawyers Shape the Recipe for Craft Distillery Success

Author: Attorney-at-law Gordana Simeunović The scent of juniper, mysterious spices, and the promise of authenticity are drawing more and more entrepreneurs into the world of gin production. From small family-run distilleries to entrepreneurs with a clear vision, Serbia has become a new epicenter for the craft gin movement. But while

Retainer-based engagement of an attorney: continuity, control and business security

Author: Attorney-at-law Aleksandar Popović Anyone running a company knows that legal issues tend to arise at the worst possible moment. While everything is going smoothly, legal prevention may seem like an unnecessary expense and unwelcome pessimism. But when a problem surfaces, it’s often too late to intervene. A single error

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