Although the right of pre-emption can have different sources (it can be stipulated in a contract, or arise from a particular situation such as joint ownership or tenancy), in real estate matters there is a pre-emptive right of legal origin. Whether it’s a neighbor looking to buy adjacent plots to expand his land or a …
Monthly Archives: December 2020
Prepare your case well to increase your chances of winning at trial
Litigants are often reluctant to consult a lawyer. After the question of cost, a particular concern is often the question of opportunity. In absolute terms, there’s never a bad time to consult a lawyer. Indeed, it is during the consultation that all the elements of the case can be considered and the exchange between client …
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Reflections on summary expert appraisals
The year 2020 is special in many ways. Expert reports are often used to gather evidence for future litigation. It’s a useful, even recommended, procedure for preparing for a trial on the merits, but it’s also an approach that can lead to effective, rapid problem-solving solutions. So, even for a defendant who has been taken …
But who am I really?
Today, one fraud technique outclasses the counterfeiting or falsification of identity documents. This modus operandi, also known as “look-alike”, is based on physical resemblance and has become a veritable fraud of physiognomy. It’s true that the bearer of a usurped document will use stratagems to get past police or customs checks, opting for clothing identical …
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office: a new protector of the European Union’s financial interests
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, the National Assembly’s European Affairs Committee adopted a report on the new European Public Prosecutor’s Office. Based in Luxembourg, it is chaired by Laura CODRUTA KÖVESI, formerly head of Romania’s National Anti-Corruption Directorate and the new body’s first European General Prosecutor. The Senate has already passed the bill on first …
The resurgence of cybercrime during health crises: COVID-19’s other war
As well as disrupting the world’s healthcare, economic, political and social systems, the Covid-19 health crisis has also led to increased use of digital tools. The cybercrime ecosystem continues to develop and diversify, increasing the threat of cyberattacks on businesses and institutions. What is a cyber attack? A cyber attack is any malicious attack …
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