Parliamentary Print No. 728, also known as the ‘major amendment to the Civil Code’, was successfully passed by the Chamber of Deputies on 28 May and is currently before the Senate. We can therefore expect it to be adopted, most likely with effect from 1 January 2026. The bill aims to significantly modernise family law, both in the area of divorce proceedings and child custody. Faster and cheaper divorces by mutual consent, a ban on physical punishment and the abolition of alternating custody – the amendment follows the spirit of all these changes. The current rather limiting regulation is intended to provide more flexibility. It is based on the idea that family life should not be conformed to prescribed rules; on the contrary, it is the legal regulation that should take into account the diversity of family relationships. According to the explanatory memorandum, the main objectives are to reduce the administrative burden, promote mutual agreement between spouses and ensure better care for children.

Electronic mail nowadays constitutes one of the most common forms of communication, not only in the corporate sphere. E-mail is slowly but surely becoming the new mailbox that must be checked daily—even during vacation. he Supreme Court has so ruled, thus confirming what had been assumed until now. At which point does electronic mail delivery occur, and why is this critical moment 'M' so important? It is at this point that deadlines or time periods start to run, and it is important to keep track of them so that they do not run unnoticed. We discuss the practical issues surrounding delivery below.

Illegal work and clandestine employment mediation remain significant issues in the labour market. The amendment to the Labour Inspection Act introduces new powers for inspectors, including the possibility of covertly recording audiovisual material and more effective prosecution of illegal practices. What changes await employers, and what impact will the new inspection procedures have on the business environment? Read more in our article.