On June 28, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) requested the public’s views on the current state of the common law experimental use exception to patent infringement and whether legislative action...more
In Hungary, the NIS2 Directive was transposed in May 2023 following the adoption of Act 23 of 2023 on cybersecurity certification and cybersecurity supervision. Under the Hungarian legislation transposing the NIS2 Directive,...more
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in seven cases: United States v. Skrmetti, No. 23-477: This case concerns the constitutionality of state laws banning gender-affirming medical care for...more
After it became clear that they would lose World War II, Nazi Germany and Hungary raced to complete their eradication of the Jews before the Axis surrendered. The Axis powers wiped out more than two-thirds of Hungary’s...more
The following paper aims to succinctly address the question "Under what circumstances is an employee entitled to paid leave?” This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of paid leave in the requisite jurisdictions....more
Since 1990, the Hungarian economy is based on the principles of market economy and considers the freedom of economic competition as a priority. On such basis, the regulation of business associations went through significant...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER HUNGARIAN LAW- 1. Types of real estate transactions - In the Hungarian market, the typical types of real estate transactions can be differentiated as follows. 1.1 Transfer...more
EU Court Ruled on FDI Screening Limits - Implications for Investors - The Court of Justice of the European Union’s first decision on foreign direct investment (FDI) screening limits the scope of the EU FDI Screening...more
As we noted in our 2023 DSIR, there has been a flurry of activity within the information governance space, at home and abroad. This activity deserves further analysis, because while it seems from a distance that there are...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued additional Visa Waiver Program guidance involving Cuba, Hungary, and Israel. The Visa Waiver Program allows individuals from selected countries to enter the United...more
The European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has ruled that Hungary’s foreign investment screening law is incompatible with EU law, in particular the freedom of establishment enshrined in Article 54 TFEU. In striking down a...more
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
On February 15, 2023, the European Commission referred Croatia, Hungary, and Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (Directive) into national...more
Significant changes to Hungarian merger control rules will enter into force in early 2023. Most changes are intended to reduce red tape and increase flexibility. They include an increase to the “hard” turnover thresholds, a...more
The Hungarian Parliament has recently adopted an amendment to the Hungarian Competition Act, in Act LV of 2022, which will enter into force on 1 January 2023 (the “Amendment”).The changes include increased general turnover...more
The US Treasury is moving to formally withdraw from the US-Hungary income tax treaty, which has been in effect since 1979 (the Treaty). For previous reporting by Eversheds Sutherland regarding the Treaty, see US-Hungary tax...more
For the first time ever, the EU Commission has issued a decision on the relationship between EU merger control law and national FDI screening rules. It found that the Hungarian Government's veto of Vienna Insurance Group's...more
The Week in Review delivers the impact and analysis for the public, private, and non-profit sectors from our regular reporting of the evolving global sanctions campaign against Russia. This week, we reviewed the recent...more
[co-author: Aron Mikos] Vaccine Requirements in Hungary - As from 7 March 2022, the Hungarian government has repealed most of the requirements, obligations and benefits relating to COVID-19 vaccination. Immunity...more
The EC recently found that Hungary's veto of Vienna Insurance Group's ("VIG") acquisition of the Hungarian subsidiaries of the AEGON Group, an insurance, pension fund, and asset management company, breached EU merger control...more
On 21 February, the European Commission (Commission) determined that Hungary’s decision to block the acquisition of the Hungarian subsidiaries of Aegon Group by Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG)...more
Option of Obligatory COVID Vaccine for Employees - New Order or Decree - The government passed a decree which entitles the employer, as of November 1, 2021, to oblige its employees (considering the protection of health,...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER HUNGARIAN LAW - 1. Types of real estate transactions - In the Hungarian market, the typical types of real estate transactions can be differentiated as follows. 1.1...more