All by Ignacy Drzewiecki
On Thursday morning, the armed forces of the Russian Federation entered Ukraine, starting the most significant armed conflict the world has seen since the beginning of the 21st century. Many legal implications have arisen and could potentially arise in the future as a result of this conflict, both in terms of national and international law, which this article will analyse.
According to supporters, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the future of collectible ownership. Nonetheless, many critics argue that NFTs are essentially valueless because they are so easily reproducible and smart contracts governing NFT transactions transfer only limited non-commercial rights. Therefore, this article will explore these implications and provide potential solutions accordingly.
According to The Times, ‘Downing Street is to begin a fresh war with judges over a plan to let ministers throw out any legal rulings they do not like’. The Bill has been termed the “Interpretation Bill” and would allow MPs to ‘strike out findings from judicial reviews with which the government does not agree’. Arguably, such a Bill would be a clear affront to fundamental constitutional principles governing the UK.
On the 7th of October 2021, the Polish Constitutional Tribunal declared that the Polish Constitution takes precedence over EU law. In response to a motion by the Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Court ruled that European regulations authorising national courts to bypass provisions of the constitution or adjudicate on the basis of annulled norms are inconsistent with the Polish Constitution. This article discusses the legal implications of this ruling for Poland and the supremacy of EU law.
After years of gruelling negotiations, 136 countries have agreed on a global minimum tax rate. The deal will ensure that multinational companies pay a minimum tax rate of 15%. Furthermore, to guarantee that taxes are being paid where they ought to be, the agreement will focus on making it harder for companies to avoid taxation.
Recently, Joe Biden has been elected 46th president of the United States of America in a landslide victory against former President Donald Trump. However, in proper Trump fashion, Biden’s victory has given rise to much political turmoil.
Last month, Allegro.eu, which is owned by the private equity firms Cinven, Permira, and Mid Europa Partners, announced its initial public offering. The leading Polish online marketplace sent shockwaves throughout the European economy as it raked in USD 11.2 billion on its first day as a publicly traded company.
Over the past week, hundreds of thousands of Poles have been marching all over the country and abroad in protest against the Constitutional Tribunal’s ruling which imposed a virtually complete ban on abortion. Demonstrators have disrupted the functioning of most major cities by blocking roads and bridges whilst vocalising a variety of anti-government slogans.
