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Estonian Press Council: Estonian Public Broadcasting violated good journalistic practice by claiming local governments misused education funds
Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) violated good journalistic practice with the episode “How effective is the local government as a school operator?” that aired on AK. Nädal on 28 January 2024, according to a recent decision by the Estonian Press Council (EPC). The Lääne-Viru Municipalities Union (VIROL) filed the complaint with EPC against ERR. During a […]
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A claim for partial restitution of a transaction was not upheld in court
We successfully represented the Rakvere city government in a dispute with Virumaa Kompetentsikeskus (Virumaa Competence Centre). The bankruptcy trustee of Virumaa Kompetentsikeskus initiated an action against the Rakvere city government, challenging the validity of certain agreements related to the right of superficies and establishment of usufruct. The bankruptcy trustee sought for the court to annul […]
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Mulgi parish successfully overturns a decision of the State Shared Service Centre
We successfully represented the municipality of Mulgi in a dispute with the State Shared Service Centre (SSSC) over the latter’s recent decision, by which the SSSC ordered Mulgi Municipality to return approximately EUR 50 000 of EU funding. The recovery order was related to Mulgi Municipality’s two public procurements for the demolition of an old […]
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Landmark decision in high profile state liability case
We successfully represented the Estonian State, acting through the Estonian Internal Security Service (KAPO), in a complex civil dispute connected to a significant criminal proceeding. Assets seized as part of criminal proceedings in question The dispute arose when a third party (legal successor of a company registered in Hong Kong) claimed recovery of nearly EUR […]
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The state must provide compensation to bus operators for providing free rides
We represented Lux Express and several other Estonian bus operators in their dispute with the Estonian state. The crux of the matter concerned the obligation, as stipulated by the Public Transport Act, to provide free transportation for preschool children and disabled individuals on commercial lines without corresponding compensation from the state. Unconstitutional obligation The aforementioned […]