Freedom of Court Selection in the EU: A New Era in Dispute Resolution

According to the judgment in the Inkreal case, even two parties operating within the same Member State may agree to settle their legal disputes before the courts of another Member State, even if their contractual relationship contains no other international element. This means that Hungarian businesses may litigate before foreign courts while still applying Hungarian substantive law.

Limitations of Automated Credit Assessment Procedures – Lessons from a Recent Court Decision

The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union confirmed that if a bank or other financial service provider rejects a loan application solely based on an automated decision-making system, the customer has the right to receive a detailed explanation of the reasons behind the decision.

The Liability of Webshops for Illegal Content –- Based on the Opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice

The legal responsibility of online marketplaces is receiving increasing attention. The Opinion of the Advocate General in Case C-492/23 provides guidance on the extent to which an online marketplace operator is liable for user-generated content, with a particular focus on the protection of personal data.

May 1, 2025 – Important Deadline for Condominiums!

According to the amendment to Act XCCCIII of 2003 on Condominiums, which came into effect on October 1, 2024, the officer responsible for managing the community’s affairs (i.e., the common representative or, in the case of a management committee, the committee pre-sident) is required to register their role and personal data in the real estate registry. The de-adline for fulfilling this obligation is May 1, 2025.

Legal Certainty and the Restoration of Agricultural Land Usufruct Rights: What Does This Mean in Practice?

On December 12, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling in Case C-419/23, addressing the restoration of usufruct rights on agricultural land in Hun-gary. The case has significant implications for both landowners and individuals holding usuf-ruct rights.

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A full-day conference on employment was organised by HR Portal and KRS Attorneys-at-Law on 24 May 2016 at the Glass Hall of MÜPA (Palace of Arts) in Budapest. The most leading experts in all areas of employment made presentations and also answered to the questions of the audience.