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Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuJanuary 16, 20240

The obligation to report suspicious transactions, cash transactions, foreign transfers, and fund transfers

The National Office for the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering (ONPCSB) established, through an order published in July 2023 in the Official Gazette, new models of reports for suspicious transactions, cash transactions of at least 10,000 euros, foreign transfers of at least 10,000 euros, and fund transfers for money remittance activities of at least...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuDecember 15, 20230

Advantages of establishing internal reporting channels in the context of whistleblower integrity law

To ensure and promote integrity within the enterprise, the law mandates the establishment of internal reporting channels in certain cases. These channels serve not only as a mechanism for identifying potential breaches of legal provisions but also as a cornerstone in building a transparent and sustainable organizational culture. One significant advantage of internal reporting channels...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuDecember 12, 20230

The responsibilities of online merchants regarding the SGR

In the context of the launch of the Guarantee-Return System (SGR) on November 30, 2023, it is timely to remember that even online merchants selling products with SGR packaging have a set of obligations, albeit significantly reduced compared to other economic operators involved in the process. In this regard, the legal framework for SGR is...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuNovember 27, 20230

The Directive on the Right to Repair – a step forward towards promoting sustainable consumption

As an integral part of the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan, the directive proposal currently under debate at the Union level aims to strengthen the right to repair goods. Also known as the R2R Directive (Right to Repair), the legislative initiative specifically seeks to encourage the repair of goods rather than their replacement with...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuOctober 25, 20230

New risk assessment tool for remote work

As remote work has been adopted by numerous employers after the pandemic, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) provides a new interactive online risk assessment tool (OiRA) to support both employers and teleworkers in ensuring safer and healthier home workspaces. The OiRA tool for telework is not specific to particular sectors...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuOctober 4, 20230

Obligations for Producers and Traders Regarding the Deposit-Return System (DRS)

The Deposit-Return System (DRS) is designed to encourage the return of single-use beverage containers for recycling. Scheduled to come into effect on November 30, 2023, the DRS represents “one of the most significant circular economy projects in Romania,” as stated by the system administrator. To achieve the proposed objectives, Government Decision No. 1074/2021 regarding the...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuOctober 2, 20230

Virtual Criminal Record – how far can freedom of expression or the press go

We are in the era of information and technology, a period in which freedom of expression and freedom of the press have become true trends or even reasons for dispute. Thus, although the dynamics of the digital sphere have provided online news publications with the opportunity to target the widest possible audience, both European legislation...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuSeptember 19, 20230

A new perspective on products made from romanian raw materials

In order to encourage the sale of products made from Romanian raw materials and to help consumers easily identify such products, a new legislative proposal has come to the attention of the Chamber of Deputies. This proposal introduces new obligations for economic operators, manufacturers, and traders to properly label products made from raw materials produced...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuAugust 18, 20230

Deceptive Advertising – a Severely Sanctioned Practice by Authorities

Honesty represents an omnipresent principle in all specific areas of a business, and this should not be omitted even in the legal realm, more precisely in the field of advertising. “The cheapest product,” “Unbeatable price,” “Unique product,” “The best product on the market,” “Prices lower than competitors/competitor X,” “Number 1 product chosen by consumers” are...

Articles Av. Mihaela BălăuAugust 11, 20230

Artificial Intelligence – Between Innovative Technology and Disaster

Artificial Intelligence – Between Innovative Technology and Disaster. Proposal for Union-Level Regulation of AI Usage Viewed as a method of enhancing society across numerous sectors and areas of activity, artificial intelligence represents a system that imitates and performs activities similar to those of humans, offering assistance through various techniques such as personalized recommendations tailored to...

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The obligation to report suspicious transactions, cash transactions, foreign transfers, and fund transfers

Advantages of establishing internal reporting channels in the context of whistleblower integrity law

The responsibilities of online merchants regarding the SGR

The Directive on the Right to Repair – a step forward towards promoting sustainable consumption

New risk assessment tool for remote work

Obligations for Producers and Traders Regarding the Deposit-Return System (DRS)

Virtual Criminal Record – how far can freedom of expression or the press go

A new perspective on products made from romanian raw materials

Deceptive Advertising – a Severely Sanctioned Practice by Authorities

Artificial Intelligence – Between Innovative Technology and Disaster

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