The availability of land for residential development is one of the key factors influencing the growth of the real estate market. The governmental draft of the so-called “Land Supply Act,” which has just entered the legislative process, introduces a number of changes aimed at simplifying investment procedures and increasing the number of available plots. In […]
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At the beginning of February this year, the Act of 24 January 2025 amending the Aviation Law and certain other acts (Dziennik Ustaw of 2025, Item 179) was published in the Journal of Laws. The new regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) specify the rules for controlling their use, the authority of services to immobilize […]
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The year 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point for the labour market. The upcoming reforms are set to significantly impact both employers and employees, adapting legal provisions to the realities of today’s workplace. Among the most significant changes are new regulations on pay transparency, a revised definition of workplace bullying (mobbing), and […]
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Recent years have seen significant changes in planning and zoning legislation, alongside the introduction of new legal instruments designed to facilitate construction investments. As 2025 progresses, the long-anticipated planning reform is drawing near, which will restrict the use of certain legal mechanisms currently available. In the meantime, investors should take stock of the opportunities that […]
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In recent months, Poland’s labor market has become a focal point for the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK). The President of UOKiK has initiated a preliminary investigation to examine potential violations of competition law in employment practices. The primary focus is on the practices of large retail networks and transport companies providing services […]
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On September 20, 2024, an amendment to the Polish Copyright and Related Rights Act of February 4, 1994, came into force. This long-awaited change implements two directives of the European Parliament, significantly altering the responsibilities of online content-sharing platforms and the remuneration model for creators. The new regulations aim to better protect creators’ interests and […]
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On November 10, 2024, the new Electronic Communications Law will come into effect, replacing the current Telecommunications Law. This change arises from the necessity to implement Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and the Council, which establishes the European Electronic Communications Code. Notably, the scope of entities covered by the law has been expanded […]
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It has been three months since the Artificial Intelligence Act, a groundbreaking regulation by the European Union, came into effect, setting new standards regulating artificial intelligence. This document aims not only to regulate AI development but also to ensure safety and transparency for its users. This article will explain: What the AI Act is and […]
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The issue of the meaning of “personal data processing” may still raise doubts for entities processing personal data. This was confirmed by a recently published judgment of the Supreme Administrative Court of 19.01.2024 (III OSK 2816/22) in a case concerning a housing association's sharing its member's personal data with his employer. The seemingly innocent addition […]
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On 6 March 2024, a new draft law on whistleblower protection was published on the website of the Government Legislation Centre, replacing the previous draft law on whistleblower protection. Along with the new draft law, the Ministry also presented a draft regulation of the Council of Ministers on the model form of the report containing […]
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On 1 April 2024, an amendment to the regulation on the technical conditions to be met by buildings and their location will come into force. The changes being introduced are important from the point of view of future investments, especially those of a residential nature. The changes will apply to construction projects for which a […]
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On July 7, 2023 The Parliament passed the Act Amending the Act on Urban Planning and Development and Certain Other Laws. The amendment introduces truly revolutionary changes in the field of urban planning, which should be of particular interest to investors. Primarily, the act assumes the replacement of the study of land use conditions and […]
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As of August 31, 2023, as a result of the enacted act of May 26, 2023, amending among others the Act on Real Estate Management, entrepreneurs and other legal entities will be able to convert perpetual usufruct into ownership upon application. Until now, this possibility could only be used for land intended for residential purposes. […]
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On August 28, 2023 the President of the Republic of Poland signed a bill amending the provisions of, among other things, the Act on the management of agricultural properties of the State Treasury and the Act on shaping the agricultural system. These changes may have a practical dimension with regard to the trade in agricultural […]
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On May 25 th 2023, a new draft law on the protection of persons reporting breaches in law – so-called “whistleblowers” – appeared on the website of the Polish Government Legislation Centre. Work on the implementation of the EU directive had been going on for a very long time, and as a result, in the […]
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Entrepreneurs are facing further major changes to construction law, which could affect future investment processes. On 1 June 2023. The Council of Ministers submitted a broad bill to the Sejm assuming the need to further simplify and speed up procedures. At the same time, regulations were proposed that should be of particular interest to building […]
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In connection with the implementation of the Omnibus Directive, as of January 1, 2023, new obligations have been imposed on entrepreneurs to provide information on price reductions of goods and services. In order to standardize the practices of entrepreneurs on the Polish market, in May 2023. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer […]
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Is it possible to stipulate a contractual penalty without a deadline and without giving a specific amount of money? The above question has been answered by the Supreme Court, which may have a significant impact on the practice of commercial trade. The previous line of rulings of the Supreme Court suggested that reserving a contractual […]
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The EU Omnibus Directive has been much talked about recently. This directive is linked to two other EU directives, the Digital Directive and the Goods Directive, which together introduce many changes to the sale of goods and provision of services for both traditional traders and those offering their products through other channels (e-commerce, omnichannel, online […]
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Finally, Poland has a corporate form that works for joint ventures, the simplified joint stock company (the “SJSC”). The SJCS has been created for Poland to remain competitive amongst other counties and the Polish legislator took inspiration from other countries such as the Netherlands, where the so-called “flex BV” was introduced in 2013. Creating a […]
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The Act on Protection of Rights of Buyers of Residential Premises or Single-Family Houses and the Developer Guarantee Fund (the “Developer’s Act” or “Act”), passed on May 20, 2021, contains inaccuracies in interpretation and only future practice will determine how certain regulations contained therein should be understood. Lawyers have already noted that the procedure for […]
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