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May 16, 2025

Amendments to the Law on Court Fees – Is Access to Justice Becoming More Costly?

Court fees represent an important component of the legal system, as they provide financial support to judicial institutions and enable the efficient conduct of court proceedings. They are an indispensable part of litigation, and their amount and method of calculation directly affect the accessibility and efficiency of justice for both individuals and legal entities. The original text of the current Law on Court Fees was adopted back in 1994, and it has since undergone multiple amendments, the most recent of which occurred in 2018. A Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Court Fees is currently under legislative procedure,...

May 14, 2025

The Status of Common-Law Partners from the Perspective of Labor Legislation

While inheritance and property relations between common-law partners are the most frequently discussed legal issues in practice, employment rights, an equally important aspect, play a significant role in the everyday lives of such partners. The inconsistent treatment of common-law unions in various regulations creates room for divergent interpretations and practical dilemmas in the application of legal provisions. The Concept of a Common-Law Union The concept of a common-law union is defined by the Family Law. A common-law union is a long-term domestic partnership between a man and a woman who are not legally married and are free to marry (common-law...

May 07, 2025

First AI-Based Law Firm Approved – Is This the Future of Legal Practice?

In May 2025, the UK regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”), approved the operation of the first law firm in England and Wales that provides legal services exclusively through artificial intelligence – Garfield.Law Ltd. While there are already several firms that utilize AI in the background of their operations, Garfield.Law is the first law firm whose entire service delivery model is based on AI technology and has been officially authorized to provide legal services. This firm primarily works with small and medium-sized companies, offering them a digital assistant for litigation – an AI tool that helps users recover debts of...

May 03, 2025

The Changing Framework of Insolvency Law in the European Union: Step Toward Greater Convergence and Preventive Restructuring

Insolvency law in the European Union has undergone substantial evolution in recent years. The changes reflect a broader shift in legal and policy thinking, away from a liquidation-centric approach and toward corporate rescue, early intervention, and cross-border coordination. As economic conditions across the EU continue to present challenges for businesses, insolvency frameworks are increasingly recognized as critical tools not only for managing financial distress, but also for safeguarding economic resilience, protecting jobs, and maintaining trust in the internal market. The Role of the EIR Recast: Foundations of Cross-Border Cooperation The Recast European Insolvency Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2015/848) remains the cornerstone...

April 30, 2025

Deadline for Submitting the Annual Personal Income Tax Return and the Payment of Tax Expires on May 15

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Serbia recently published a Notification regarding the annual personal income tax for 2024 (link). The annual personal income tax is regulated by the Personal Income Tax Law (“Law”), with the latest amendments which have been in effect since March 14, 2025. Individuals who have earned an income exceeding three times the average annual salary per employee, paid in the Republic of Serbia during the calendar year are subject to this tax. What are the key points regarding the 2025 personal income tax? 1. Deadline for Filing the Tax Return The annual personal...

April 28, 2025

Personal Note from Our Managing Partner on the Next Chapter of PR Legal

I often tell this story as a fun anecdote: near the end of high school, I told my family I had decided to enroll in Law School. Nothing unusual there - until I added, “But I’ll never practice law as an attorney”. I honestly cannot remember what inspired that bold and completely inaccurate statement, but I do remember how joining the legal clinic during studies sparked a passion in me for practicing law. From that point on, I knew - this is my calling and it is the only thing I want to do. As a trainee, and later as...

April 27, 2025

Copyright Protection of Choreography: Legal Framework for Creative Expression

Simply put, choreography is an artistic expression through movement. It is a stage work that is publicly presented live in front of an audience or recorded on video or film. When this creation of the human spirit meets the condition of originality, the creator of the choreography enjoys copyright protection. For a correct understanding of the subject of protection, it is important to keep in mind that individual dance steps, as a sequence of defined movements, are not protected by copyright in standardized dances, such as ballroom dances (international standard and Latin dances) or ballet. Protection is only granted to...

April 25, 2025

Rights of Foreigners in Case of Employment Termination

When it comes to foreigners residing or planning to reside in the Republic of Serbia, the most common practical issue involves the procedure for issuing a single permit for residence and work in the Republic of Serbia (“Single permit”). However, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the legal consequences that arise when a foreigner’s employment relationship is terminated. Answers to these questions are not explicitly laid out in a single law or regulation but require a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of several interrelated regulations governing this area. To provide accurate answers, it is necessary to make a distinction between the following...

April 23, 2025

Intellectual Property – A Permitted Monopoly in the Pharmaceutical Industry

As a driving force behind human progress, Intellectual Property represents property arising from the creative, inventive, or innovative activity of a human being. Such activities are protected by permitted monopolies made possible through Intellectual Property Rights. A particular challenge lies in finding a balance between protecting innovation through Intellectual Property Rights and the public interest—especially in industries where this balance plays a significant role, such as the pharmaceutical industry. Inovation and Intellectual Property The application of a new or significantly improved product, process, or service with the goal of creating new added value constitutes an innovation, while innovation activity refers...

April 21, 2025

Have You Insured Employees In Case Of Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases? Deadline Expires May 7

The Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs, through its Occupational Safety and Health Directorate ("Ministry"), has recently taken the position that employers are required to insure employees in case work-related injuries and occupational diseases within two years from the effective date of the new Law on Occupational Safety and Health (Official Gazette of RS, No. 35/2023) ("2023 LOSH"), i.e., by May 7, 2025 (opinion no. 001104700 2025 13401 000 000 011 024 of March 17, 2025). This obligation, aimed at ensuring compensation for damages, is generally governed by Article 67 of the 2023 LOSH. The law further refers...

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