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 […]
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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
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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,
Komarevski, Dimitrov & Partners has advised the Bulgarian subsidiary of KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, on the acquisition of Liftkom Service, a local leader in the maintenance of elevators and escalators. The acquisition was completed in the beginning of June 2022 and enlarged the coverage of KONE’s maintenance business
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According to Art. 45, para. 1, item 13 of the Waste Management Act, for the persons placing packaged goods on the market has been introduced an obligation for registration in the public register maintained by the Bulgarian Executive Environmental Agency (“EEA”). With Art. 31, para. 1 of the Ordinance on the on the reduction of
Background: In 2020, the ECJ rendered a landmark decision in the Schrems II case, annulling the EU Commission’s adequacy decision in favour of the Privacy Shield which allowed for secure personal data transfers between the EU and the USA. Two years later, this continues to cast uncertainty and to prevent businesses from carrying out data
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
We are proud to share that KDP is officially a corporate member of the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria We will support the Council in its mission to encourage the professional development of women in business, their growth in managerial positions and help young professionals to realize their potential in Bulgaria. KDP will
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Earlier this week, the European Commission proposed granting temporary protection to people fleeing the war in Ukraine for a period lasting up to three years. The Decision of the Council of the EU is expected on Thursday, 3 March. If it is adopted, this will be the first-time temporary protection is granted in the EU.
The strength and depth of our legal expertise has been recognized in the Chambers Global 2022. Proud to share that our partners Ilya Komarevski and Venelin Dimitrov have been ranked among the top Bulgarian legal practitioners in Corporate/Commercial and Dispute Resolution by the Chambers and Partners Global 2022 guide! Ilya Komarevski has been recognized for
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