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The justified and legally relevant relationship between contracting partners acting together in order to conclude a contract along with a comprehensive system of precontractual liability have been recognized in Poland at least since the enter into...

During the years of Ukraine's independence, the issue of land reform and the opening of the market for agricultural land was on the agenda of the legislative and executive branches of government. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, land is the...

The term “professional legal culture” is a controversial term, primarily in terms of its coverage: shall it be applied only with regard to professionally trained lawyers and judges, or does the term also cover a broader range of “legal...

Institutionalizing ‘property’ as well as defining the term ‘property’ adequately are broadly discussed problems among legal scholars. This article presents several approaches to the institutionalization of ‘property’ and discusses...

The rule of law, understood as ideology and legal rules, is believed to be a competitive advantage of Western civilization, supporting its sustainable development. Yet it can also be viewed as a social norm of citizens who respect the law and follow...

In the article, the author explains the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on civil law in Poland. The outbreak of the pandemic caused damage to entrepreneurs. The government introduced numerous support programmes to save entrepreneurs from bankruptcy...

This article examines the issues of differentiation of legislative and subordinate regulation of public relations. It is noted that in the process of law-making activities, including the legislative process, practical questions often arise about the...

The article analyzes the 2020 Russian constitutional reform with a special focus on constitutional justice. The author discusses the changes of the Constitution and the legislation on the Federal Constitutional Court and the Constitutional Courts of...

The article discusses the 2020 Russian constitutional reform and its implementation by legal amendments to many laws of the Russian Federation. The article focuses on the amendments to the new Law on the State Council and on the changes to the Law...

As a concept of international law, the right to self-determination is widely renowned for its unclarity. Broadly speaking, one can differentiate between a liberal and a nationalist tradition. In modern international law, the balance between these...

The neglect of freedom of religion is relevant once again. Montenegro passed its Law on Freedom of Religion, which caused tectonic disturbances in the relations between the state and the church, prescribing the nationalization of church land and...

After more than sixteen years of Poland’s membership in the EU, Polish equality law is far from the principle of effectiveness. The institutional setting is weak and the case-law is mostly disappointing. Within the last five years, state...

The liberalization of the electricity market, in terms of creating a guarantee of free choice of energy supplier for the consumer, requires public authorities to intervene in the prices of energy transmission and distribution services. However, the...

Following its accession to the EU in 2004, Estonia has committed to implementing EU anti-discrimination legislation. This article briefly outlines the legal framework for equal treatment in Estonia with regard to its evolution and its characteristic...