Tax support for innovation
In addition to direct public funding for innovative activity, e.g. grants and subsidised loans, tax instruments are also a major element of support for innovation.
Myths and facts about innovations in the foods sector
The dynamic growth in market share of functional foods calls for a critical review of myths that have arisen around R&D projects in the food sector.
No more junk food at schools in Poland?
The Polish parliament is currently discussing draft amendments to the Law on Food Safety and Nutrition which aims to eliminate unhealthy food from school shops and to prohibit all forms of promotion of unhealthy foods within educational institutions.
Pursuing claims against the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways under the special act
Subcontractors for road projects in Poland can still use the “special act” to seek payment from the national road authority. This opportunity is also to be extended to “large subcontractors” for claims related to performance of certain road construction contracts.
Water: A commodity or a fundamental human right?
Water covers about 71% of the planet, but only some 5% of water resources (excluding seawater) are privately controlled. The water market is valued at some USD 800 billion per year and attracts increasing commercial interest.
End of the procedure for transferring rights and obligations under emissions permits?
The Sejm has passed an amendment eliminating the administrative procedure for transferring permits. When it comes into force, the acquirer of an installation will automatically assume the rights and obligations under the permits for the installation.
Share transactions and the right to vote the shares of a public company
It may happen that a shareholder of a public company is not entitled to vote its shares at the company’s general meeting.
Market leader: can there be more than one?
In times of fierce market competition, it is becoming increasingly attractive to construct advertising campaigns that contain superlatives, in particular regarding market leadership.
Polish, English, or maybe French? What language should aviation contracts be drafted in?
Polish law provides great discretion in choosing the language for contracts. But in regulated industries, such as aviation, this rule may be modified.
Electronic signature doesn’t work in administrative court
Poland’s Supreme Administrative Court has held that under current law it is impermissible to file papers with the administrative courts electronically using a secure electronic signature.
Public procurement: A new approach to amending the law
The Ministry of Economy, in conjunction with the Prime Minister’s Office and the Public Procurement Office, has begun studying the operation of the public procurement system in Poland to develop recommendations for amending the Public Procurement Law.
Prof. Jan Lubiński: We won’t go far without innovation
An interview with Prof. Jan Lubiński, geneticist and researcher into the role of microelements in prevention of cancer, founder and CEO of Read-Gene SA, and member of the Council of the National Centre for Research and Development.
