Growth of mediation in private law in Spain
The Decree clarifies the Law 15/2009, 22nd of July, on mediation in private law. The Act responds to the need to expand mediation by opening up the possibility, in private …
Characteristics of the Universal Board Meeting of the Spanish LLC
The general meetings of limited liability companies can be ordinary or extraordinary. The ordinary general meeting must be held within the first six months of each year to approve the …
Video Surveillance in Companies in Spain and Data Protection
The Spanish Agency for Data Protection (AEPD), through a Proceedings Resolution dated April 11, 2012, has commented on the possible breach of the LOPD because of the existence of video …
Jurisdiction and Applicable Law to Succession Litigation in Spain
This article aims to explain the essential elements of jurisdiction and the law applicable to inheritance disputes. This article does not constitute legal advice. Rather, it is simply a brief …
What to Do When a Dismissal is Judicially Declared as Unfair in Spain?
The concept of unfair dismissal in the Spanish Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores) has changed after the labour reform of February 2012. Presently, an employer does not have to …
Measures of Support for Entrepreneurs to Stimulate Growth and Job Creation in Spain
The new Law 4/2013 (February 22) provides measures of support for entrepreneurs to stimulate growth and jobs. The new law became effective on February 24, 2013. The following are measures …
Keys to Draft Franchising Contracts in Spain
Franchise is a term, now incorporated into our vocabulary, to designate a new form of business. This business type is based on the transfer of a foreign-business model of transferring …
Amendment of Law for Consumer Credit Contracts in Spain
Under Law 16/2011 of 24 June of consumer credit contracts, the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competition incorporated into the Spanish legal system Directive 2008/48/EC of the European Parliament and …
Parliament Approves European Union Unitary Patent Rules
After 30 years of discussion, there is finally good news for European Union (EU) inventors interested in obtaining a unitary patent. This new patent will be less expensive and more …
Reform of the land transport management in Spain
This Reform of land transport management in Spain aims to improve competition and business efficiency in the transportation sector and achieve optimization of road-passenger transport utilities. Within this article you …
