25.7.2008
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Motor insurance for all passengers (new decision of the ECJ)

The ECJ ruled that the Third Motor Insurance Directive (Third Council Directive 90/232/EEC of 14 May 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles) requires all passengers to be covered by motor insurance and therefore Irish national legislation, which precludes those not travelling in a part of a vehicle designed to carry passengers, is incompatible with Community law.

Article 1 of the Third Motor Insurance Directive is to be interpreted as precluding national legislation whereby compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance does not cover liability in respect of personal injuries to persons travelling in a part of a motor vehicle that has not been designed and constructed with seating accommodation for passengers. Further Article 1 of the Third Motor Insurance Directive satisfies all the conditions necessary for it to produce direct effect and accordingly confers rights upon which individuals may rely directly before the national courts.

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23.10.2026
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KŠB advises Smart Energies Group on transaction supporting wind power development

KŠB has advised Smart Energies Group (SEG) on a transaction with NOHO and innogy Česká republika. The transaction is intended to support the development of wind power in the Pardubice Region and is built on the synergy between wind power generation and battery energy storage.

KŠB has advised Smart Energies Group (SEG) on a transaction with NOHO and innogy Česká republika. The transaction is intended to support the development of wind power in the Pardubice Region and is built on the synergy between wind power generation and battery energy storage.

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19.10.2026
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Pavel Dejl named Czech Republic Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Central & Eastern Europe Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that KŠB partner Pavel Dejl has been named Czech Republic Lawyer of the Year at the prestigious Legal 500 Central & Eastern Europe Awards 2026.

We are delighted to announce that KŠB partner Pavel Dejl has been named Czech Republic Lawyer of the Year at the prestigious Legal 500 Central & Eastern Europe Awards 2026.

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6.10.2026
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Workplace mental health deserves attention, but the European Parliament’s proposals raise questions

On 6 October 2026, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Commission to bring forward legislation on psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work.

On 6 October 2026, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Commission to bring forward legislation on psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work.

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