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Stop sign for gambling advertising: what will change and why does it matter?
At the end of last year, the Seimas took a decisive step by approving significant amendments to the Gambling Act, which will make it possible to amend the Gambling Act as of July 2025
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Employers' right to reimbursement of training costs: what is important to know?
Investing in staff development is a common practice among modern employers. Courses, seminars, training or even paid studies often become part of
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Does an employer have the right to use an employee's image to advertise services and goods?
Today's social networking trends mean that businesses are increasingly involving their employees in the promotion of goods and services they sell. A side effect of this trend
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Everything you need to know when buying a used car with hidden defects
Buying a used car is a daily routine for many Lithuanians, but not always a pleasant one. It's not uncommon to find that after just a few
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Opened the packaging - can't return it?
When planning a bathroom renovation, you buy a shower enclosure online. You picked up the product yourself, paid on the spot, but did not inspect it. As the renovation work is still in progress
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Legal representation: what do you need to know about powers of attorney?
Imagine: you're on holiday in another country and you have an important contract to sign in Lithuania. Or - your grandmother has health problems
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Dividends: when are they illegal?
The end of the annual financial year is a good time to learn more about dividends. It's an important aspect of a company's financial planning, but according to lawyers,
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Ocean rescue operation. How much will it cost?
The rescue of Lithuanian Aurimas Mockus off the coast of Australia, which has attracted public attention, has revealed an important aspect - how such rescues are legally regulated
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Can you win without playing cards: economic pressure, negotiating inequality and treaty challenge
The most talked-about event at the moment is the US-Ukraine mineral agreement. The terms of the agreement are under public scrutiny and
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Ruin or building: when is a building considered extinct?
A farmhouse that has been abandoned for decades: the roof is caved in, the walls are crumbling, but the foundations are still visible. The ruins of a factory in the centre of town: part of the structure
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Compulsory military service: what do I need to know?
The list of conscripts for 2025 has already been published, with a target of around 3 800 conscripts to be called up for compulsory initial military service.
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Recruiting a manager: what are the biggest mistakes and what has changed since the New Year?
The recruitment of a CEO is a key element of an organisation's activities, requiring not only legal clarity but also a clear division of responsibilities. Legal
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Preliminary agreement: how to avoid unfair treatment and protect your rights?
Preliminary contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate seem like a simple first step towards a successful transaction, but even small details can be difficult, lawyers say,
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Working while ill: legal challenges, employer and employee responsibilities
In Lithuania, workers have the right to paid sick leave, which is provided for and regulated in detail by law. Nevertheless, some
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When does public performance of music become an offence?
Imagine you're walking down a city street - a nearby café is blasting a jazz tune and a passer-by is playing a popular song from
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Donate to charities instead of expensive gifts for customers
Luxury Christmas gifts for customers are becoming obsolete. Companies are increasingly choosing to donate to charities and support organisations instead of giving gifts to customers. According to the Association
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The prohibition on the Court of Appeal ruling against a worse decision - what's worth knowing about it?
In the Lithuanian legal system, one of the fundamental values of justice is to ensure a fair and just trial. The principle of "non
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Termination of the employment contract when the employee's job function becomes redundant for the employer: how can the employer avoid mistakes and the employee protect his rights?
Changes in work organisation are an inevitable reality of modern business. Economic crises, technological advances or changes in the way a company operates can lead to situations,
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After the tragic loss of a loved one due to the fault of another, it is essential to deal carefully with compensation issues
Life is varied, not only in its joys and sorrows, but also in the extremely painful events that have lifelong consequences. About very
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What can you do to protect yourself from unfair competition?
Around 14-16 thousand new legal entities are registered in Lithuania every year. For example, in 2023, 15.7 thousand new companies were registered, which is the highest
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Car depreciation after an accident - a claim against the insurer that few people know about
Having your car damaged in a traffic accident is not a pleasant experience. Fortunately, if the damage is limited to property, financial loss is usually avoided
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Important reminder from the Supreme Court of Lithuania to natural persons in bankruptcy
Bankruptcy of natural persons has existed in Lithuania for more than a decade. This gives people in financial difficulties the opportunity to start their lives afresh
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Is it possible to choose Lithuanian law for an employment contract with a foreign company?
Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, society has discovered the benefits of teleworking. Many employers and employees still choose to telework, or at least
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How do I move a road easement on your land?
A road easement has been established on your land to give your neighbour, who lives on the adjacent land, access to his land.
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Driving licences for 15-year-olds without practical driving lessons. A crack-up or blind trust?
In autumn, the roads fill up quite quickly with citizens, students and schoolchildren returning from holidays. The busy urban traffic also includes people with new driving licences
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Video surveillance in classrooms during lessons. Is it legal?
The installation of CCTV cameras has become a very popular phenomenon these days. Naturally, this is one of the most effective means of ensuring security. No wonder,
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How to avoid exhausting property divisions?
We often hear about lengthy and complicated divorce processes. One way to make this unpleasant process easier is through a prenuptial agreement. Most
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When is the State liable for mistakes made by judges?
In Lithuania, mistrust in courts and judges is still a very painful and topical issue. The effectiveness of the legal system is one of the key elements of a democratic
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Laurynas Staniulis. The price of risk appetite
Recently, the market has seen a number of bond offers that have surprised the market with the level of returns offered. Investors have been offered bonds with
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Termination of an employment contract: what should an employee and an employer know?
The success and profitability of companies depend on many factors, one of which is the engagement of employees in the company and the results they achieve
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What are the challenges family members face when inheriting property?
When a loved one dies, it's not only the pain of bereavement, but also the inheritance and administration of the deceased's estate. Mourning and
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What do I need to know when buying a loft?
The first wave of lofts in Lithuania broke out more than a decade ago. At that time, the people who were most fascinated by this novelty were people who were looking to buy their own
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Are you entitled to a credit reduction when you buy a car?
To buy a car, we often use a variety of financing instruments. Some of the most popular are car rental or leasing contracts. What about these
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Disagreements between shareholders: can a manager restrict information?
One of the fundamental rights that shares give their holders is the right to participate in the management of the company. In order for a shareholder to participate in the management of a private company
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Underage work in summer: what do businesses and parents need to know?
Summer holidays are a time when many pupils and students are looking for temporary jobs to gain experience, earn money and pass the time
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If you have bought a faulty item, don't forget your right to compensation for the costs of rectifying the fault
Today, consumerism is an integral part of everyday life. We are constantly exposed to new products, services and advertisements. Along with this abundance comes
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Lover, cheat or business partner? How can I protect my investment in a jointly created business?
A scandal centred on a famous sports trainer has been in the public domain lately. He has, according to women, deceived more than one of them
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Cancellation of a trip due to force majeure: are you sure you don't have to pay cancellation fees?
Summer is the time for travelling. The fast pace of life is stressful and requires extra costs to make your own travel arrangements. To simplify all this
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Joint and several liability for competition infringements. What do businesses need to know?
In today's economy, the observance and enforcement of fair competition is not only essential to guarantee the protection of consumers' interests, but it is
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Employee protection or medieval inquisition?
Unemployment in Lithuania has been declining steadily over the past decade, except during the pandemic. The number of job vacancies has also increased steadily. Increasingly
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The modern company director: legal challenges and risks
Endless geopolitical tensions and military conflicts, shifting trade patterns and significant economic fluctuations are the challenges of modern business. Maximising profit without
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Persecution. Do we have effective tools to protect ourselves from it?
There is a common perception that only public, famous and popular figures are most likely to face persecution. However, this latent illegality is quite
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Household consumers and small businesses can terminate their energy supply contract without any termination fee
Recent case law is clear that household consumers, micro-enterprises and small businesses will be able to benefit from the new rules as from 2021
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Lawyer's tips for e-business: how to sell not only profitably but also legally
Often, businesses only become interested in the legal requirements of their activities when they encounter problems, but law is not just for resolving disputes,
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Partitioning is the best solution for disputing co-owners
In practice, it is often the case that real estate is owned by several owners. Tensions and disputes often arise between co-owners over how to
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Egidijus Langys: "Our colleagues don't have night shifts and don't work weekends"
Managing Partner Egidijus Langys
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Who has to pay for terrace repairs - all owners of an apartment building or just the terrace users?
Who has to pay for terrace repairs - all owners of an apartment building or just the terrace users?
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Profit sharing: are all shareholders entitled to dividends?
Many companies call an ordinary general meeting before the end of April after the end of the financial year to approve the annual accounts
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Divorce in business: how to protect yourself from painful consequences?
Divorce, both in personal life and in business relationships, is a difficult and emotional process. And it doesn't matter whether the divorce is between known
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Is there a public land rent charge for a shelter under public land?
Lawyer answers on whether state land rent is payable for a shelter under state land
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Transactions that don't benefit the company - when is the CEO liable?
Žygimantas Klizas, Senior Associate at AVOCAD As one of the main bases for the creation of obligations, the conclusion of transactions is common in a company's day-to-day business operations
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Bonds - new market challenges and investor protection
Recently, there has been a trend towards using bonds as a new tool to raise finance. However, in many cases, investors,
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Are you in litigation with a public authority? You may still have to pay the state's lawyer's fees
Today, "I'll sue" can often seem like a good way of clarifying a relationship and, at the same time, solving a problem. Although for most this is
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Mountains of unfulfilled obligations, unpaid salaries: is it time to declare bankruptcy?
This is the third time the suppliers have called - their invoice has been sitting unpaid for two months. And this invoice is really