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Assessment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the limitation period for criminal liability
The limitation period is among the institutions of criminal law for which correct understanding and application is crucial to the final outcome of a case. On the one hand, errors can lead to significant prejudice to the rights of persons entitled to a defence. On the other hand, errors may also create conditions enabling criminal […]
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Successful representation of PlusPlus Baltic during civil proceedings before courts of all three instances
Our Dispute Resolution team successfully represented our client PlusPlus Baltic, the biggest pan-Baltic receivables management company’s branch in Latvia, in a civil dispute over the recovery of unjustly withheld funds and statutory interest before courts of all three instances. The merits of the case In the case, the opponent claimed damages and contractual penalties against […]
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Successfully represented client in GAFTA Arbitration award recognition case
Our Dispute Resolution team successfully represented a client in a court case concerning the recognition and enforcement of a GAFTA (The Grain and Feed Trade Association of London) arbitration award in Latvia. Arbitral award The client had delivered goods under a contract, but the defendant had only partially settled the payment, remaining in debt for […]
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Representing our client during international arbitration proceedings under SCC Rules
An arbitration team of ours from Latvia is representing a client before Stockholm’s Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (SCC) during arbitration proceedings against its former contractual partner. The construction dispute showcases the negative aspects of using complex patent-protected construction materials if the other party fails to fulfil its obligations properly during the fulfilment of the […]
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Kęstutis Švirinas has been appointed to the working group for ECtHR judge selection
Lithuanian Ministry of Justice has announced the start of the selection process for applicants to the position of judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).To initiate the national procedure, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonytė, has formed a working group to carry out this selection. The working group comprises […]