Romania creates expedited procedure for approving donations of COVID-19 related medicines

On 13 April 2020, the Romanian Ministry of Health issued Order No 615/2020 amending Order No 1032/2011 regarding the approval of the “Norms regarding the donations of medicines, medical equipment, medical devices, vaccine, serums and corresponding supplies”, which creates an… Read moreRomania creates expedited procedure for approving donations of COVID-19 related medicines

The Legal 500 EMEA 2020 edition: ȚUCA ZBÂRCEA & ASOCIAȚII has been recommended as a Top Tier Firm in 13 practice areas

British legal directory Legal 500 has launched its 2020 edition of the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), providing research coverage of 88 countries and over 2,700 ranked law firms. ȚUCA ZBÂRCEA & ASOCIAȚII has been listed as… Read moreThe Legal 500 EMEA 2020 edition: ȚUCA ZBÂRCEA & ASOCIAȚII has been recommended as a Top Tier Firm in 13 practice areas

Measures regarding the criminal proceedings regulated by the state of emergency decree

The state of emergency initially instituted in Romania until 14 April has been extended for an additional 30 days as of 15 April 2020. Some additional measures have also been included regarding the criminal proceedings and we have listed below… Read moreMeasures regarding the criminal proceedings regulated by the state of emergency decree

Deloitte Romania created a calculator that estimates wage costs for employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Deloitte Romania created a calculator that estimates wage costs for employers which are affected by the restrictions imposed by the authorities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and which can no longer fully support the payment of wages. During… Read moreDeloitte Romania created a calculator that estimates wage costs for employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Conduct of arbitration proceedings in the current context. Questions and answers

This Arbitration Alert aims at providing brief and practical answers to certain key queries that might arise in relation to organization of arbitration proceedings in the context of recent COVID-19 outbreak. 1. Are arbitration proceedings stayed during the COVID-19 crisis?… Read moreConduct of arbitration proceedings in the current context. Questions and answers

Cybersecurity recommendations for organisations using remote work systems

EUROPOL has recently announced that the number of cyberattacks against organisations and individuals significantly increased in the context of the COVID-19 endemic. The information provided below is mainly based on the views expressed recently by EU data privacy regulators and… Read moreCybersecurity recommendations for organisations using remote work systems

Anti-corruption compliance concerns & best practices in time of COVID-19

The most exposed to fraud and corruption are companies acting in the first line of fighting with the COVID-19 outbreak. In the middle of a crisis such the current one, companies face various unforeseeable challenges. And although at this moment… Read moreAnti-corruption compliance concerns & best practices in time of COVID-19