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Figure It Out in 30 Days, or Remain Silent Forever: The Supreme Court Rules on a Key Legal Issue

14 November 2025 Dániel Fodor | 14 November 2025
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Dániel Fodor

In a recently adopted uniformity decision, the Supreme Court of Hungary ruled on how long a claimant initiating an administrative lawsuit may amend their statement of claim. According to the decision, amendments are possible beyond the 30-day time limit for filing the claim only in a very limited set of circumstances. This interpretation significantly narrows the claimant’s opportunities in administrative litigation.

The EU Pharmaceutical Package: Modernizing Medicines Law All Across Europe

13 November 2025 Abigél Sill | 13 November 2025
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Abigél Sill

A new era is set to begin in European pharmaceutical law: after more than twenty years, the European Union is comprehensively revamping its pharmaceutical regulations, which could fundamentally transform the way the pharmaceutical industry operates. The Pharmaceutical Package aims to enable faster access to affordable medicines, encourage innovation, strengthen the competitiveness of the industry, while also paying attention to the significance of sustainability. Our article summarizes the main elements of the planned changes and their expected impact on manufacturers.

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The Toolkit of Economic Crime Is Being Reshaped: Cybercrime Replaces Tax Fraud as the New Trend

28 October 2025 Henrik Bereznai | Ráchel Oláh-Grosz | 28 October 2025
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Henrik Bereznai Ráchel Oláh-Grosz

The Office of the Prosecutor General recently published its customary annual statistics on crime in Hungary. According to the data, the overall number of criminal offenses has increased significantly over the past two years (by 6.2% in 2023 and by 31% in 2024). An even more pronounced increase can be observed in the number of economic crimes: compared to the previous year, such offenses rose by approximately 24% in 2023 and by around 35% in 2024. A major shift is also visible in the structure of economic crime: while traditional forms of crime (such as budget fraud or bankruptcy-related offenses) are declining, the number of cybercrime offenses is rising dramatically.

A Tiny Cookie – A Hefty Fine

2 October 2025 Abigél Sill | 2 October 2025
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Abigél Sill

In early September, the French data protection authority issued a precedent-setting decision: it fined Shein’s Irish subsidiary for serious violations of cookie and user consent regulations. The ruling goes far beyond a single fine and sends a clear message: cookie-related data protection rules must be taken seriously.

Transfer Pricing and VAT Go Hand in Hand

1 October 2025 Tamás Fehér, Ráchel Oláh-Grosz | 1 October 2025
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Tamás Fehér Ráchel Oláh-Grosz

In its judgment in the Arcomet case, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) shed light on an area that has previously received less attention: certain transfer pricing adjustments cannot be regarded merely as accounting entries. In many cases, they may qualify as VAT-taxable services. This ruling prompts a reconsideration of how intra-group settlements are treated from a VAT perspective.

How Much Compensation Can I Expect if the State Takes My Property?

25 September 2025 Péter Barta, Dániel Fodor | 25 September 2025
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Péter Barta Dániel Fodor

According to investment plans announced this summer, the government is preparing to implement large-scale road and railway construction projects over the next ten years. These public infrastructure developments will significantly impact the country's transportation network, ultimately affecting the national economy. However, the developments have a rarely discussed but also important consequence: the expected increase in expropriation cases.

From Weekend Cottage to Valuable Real Estate

19 August 2025 Éva Kovács | 19 August 2025
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Éva Kovács

At the beginning of the summer, the regulations governing the land registry in Hungary were amended, introducing significant changes affecting owners of so-called garden plots in the outskirts ( in Hungarian: “zártkerti ingatlanok”), such as weekend houses, garden homes, and similar plots. The practical benefits, however, will largely depend on the location and on whether the local municipality allows their application.

What Can We Do If a Business Partner Fails to Pay?

23 July 2025 Péter Barta | 23 July 2025
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Péter Barta

In the business world, it is not uncommon for a business partner to fail to pay their overdue debt or to repay a loan. So what legal options are available in such cases? Below, we summarize the most important legal remedies.

 

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