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A new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation 2022/720 (“VBER”) entered into effect on 1 June 2022. It replaced Regulation 330/2010 which applied until 31 May 2022. The new VBER sets out amended rules for block exemption of certain vertical agreements from the prohibitions of Article 101 TFEU aimed at protection of competition in the EU market. […]

In a recent Position, the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection (“BCPDP“) has elaborated on whether an e-mail and a mobile phone number fall within the concept of “personal data”. The analysis was carried out at the request of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Bulgaria in connection to some proposed amendments to the Bulgarian

In the last days before its dissolution, the National Assembly managed to adopt the proposed amendments to the Labour Code. The tumultuous media reaction to them could leave the false impression that the only innovation was the introduction of child-care leave for fathers of children up to the age of 8 years. However, the changes

What is a non-solicitation or “no-poach” clause? A non-solicitation clause, also referred to as “no-poach” clause, is a contractual arrangement which limits the hiring and poaching of employees of a business. The effect of the non-solicitation clauses is similar to non-compete clauses, which typically aim to limit competition for customers. The non-solicitation clause limits the

Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, and a measure from the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan of Bulgaria, and after serious debates and changes in the draft bill initially proposed by the government,

Some recent regulatory changes related to the procedure for Off-label and compassionate use of medicinal products are expected to enter into force these says. Following a public consultation held between 9 February and 11 March 2022, on 31 May 2022 amendments to Ordinance No. 10 of 17 November 2011 on the conditions and procedure for

KDP’s Venelin Dimitrov, Ilya Komarevski and Mileslava Bogdanova-Misheva top ranked in the new Chambers Europe 2022 guide in: Venelin Dimitrov is praised for his “great project management skills“. Clients also say he is an “excellent negotiator and deal maker. He is very experienced and diligent.“ Ilya Komarevski is praised for his “ability to understand the