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Energy community regulation under development in Latvia
On 16 June 2022, the Saeima approved on first reading amendments to the Energy Law and the Electricity Market Law, which, among other things, regulate energy communities. Despite the fact that energy communities are well-known elsewhere in Europe, to date, there is no regulation specifically of energy communities in Latvia, and the concept is relatively […]
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Important legal developments in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector in the Baltics
The world has changed dramatically since our last newsletter. Sorainen Life Sciences and Healthcare sector group is actively contributing to supporting Ukraine and providing assistance to clients affected by the situation, as are all our sector groups. At the same time, we need to continue providing legal advice on everyday matters and making our contribution […]
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Latvia: New changes for consumer contracts and the sale of digital elements and services
In developing e-commerce regulation, the European Union (EU) has adopted a number of directives to improve the regulation of transactions and online commerce in digital goods and services, including Directive 2019/770,[1] Directive 2019/771[2] and the “Omnibus Directive”.[3] Amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law (CRPL)[4] and related regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers, which will […]
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New changes for consumer contracts and the sale of digital elements and services
New changes in legislation to provide more efficient protection for consumers and to better regulate contracts on providing digital content and digital services. In January and May 2022, new important legislation changes will come into force in EU member states. The changes result from the: 1) Directive on the better enforcement and modernisation of Union […]
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The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review – Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus
Our Technology, Media and Telecommunications experts have contributed to the twelfth edition of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review, covering all related matters in the Baltics and Belarus. Vitally important perspective This publication aims to provide a practical, business-focused survey of law and policy in this arena, along with insights into how this legal and […]