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Dual Price Display and Currency Exchange in the Context of Euro Adoption

After successfully completing all approval procedures, Bulgaria has formally adopted the euro as its national currency, which will enter circulation as legal tender starting from January 1, 2026.

When can we terminate a Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) Insurance

Employment contract vs. civil contract – what clauses should not be included in a civil contract?

Franchising: the path to having your own business with less risk and more opportunities

Bulgarian Competition Watchdog to launch a sector inquiry into the banking sector

The last analysis of the banking market by the Commission for Protection of Competition was performed almost 10 years ago in 2008.

Desislava Krusteva оf DPC lectured at a seminar organized for BAPM

The seminar was organized especially for the members of the Bulgarian Association for People Management.

Pencho Stanchev and Gavrail Poterov of DPC took part in a conference of the German-Bulgarian chamber of industry and commerce

The event took place on February 27, 2018 and was hosted by Sofia Hotel Balkan.

Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project

Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.

Zoya Todorova joined the European regional forum of the international bar association as a council member for Bulgaria

Zoya Todorova recently achieved yet another recognition through an invitation to join the European Regional Forum

Bulgarian tax legislation changes in 2018

At the end of 2017 important changes were introduced into the Bulgarian tax legislation

DPC reaffirms its prominent position in IP law

For a third year in a row Dimitrov, Petrov & Co. Law Firm has been ranked as a Silver Band law firm by the international directory World Trademark Review 1000

Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov in the hall of fame of the Legal 500

Prof. Dr. George Dimitrov’s introduction to the prestigious listing comes as a result of his continued excellent performance

DPC is actively consulting its clients on the implementation of MIFID II

2018 began with a number of regulatory changes affecting the financial markets all over the European Union, Bulgaria being no exception.

November 7, 2023

A 10-point guide to success: Basic principles and practical tips for trademark registration

The purpose of this article is to look at one of the most accessible IP rights, namely the trademark. We will look at the first steps in trademark registration, what types of trademarks can be registered and what the benefits are.

Konstantin Kostadinov

October 17, 2023

Amendments to the Condominium Ownership Management Act aim at easier decision-making and more efficient management

At the end of September, amendments to the Condominium Ownership Management Act were promulgated, which provide for a number of changes in the current model of condominium management.

Boyana Milcheva

October 10, 2023

DPC advised TPXimpact Holdings on the sale of Questers

A team of DPC M&A experts advised UK-listed TPXimpact Holdings on the Bulgarian aspect of the deal related to the sale of its subsidiaries Questers Resourcing and Questers Bulgaria to Estonia-based software developer Nortal AS.

Bulgarian DPA Enforces Resource-intensive Procedures in Case of Data Breach Notifications

The Bulgarian DPA started implementing on a regular basis new detailed and resource-intensive procedures in case of data breach notifications. These involve complex questionnaires exceeding the scope of the breach and closer to full audit of the data processing activities of the controller and extensive requests for provision of documents and information within short deadlines.

DPC Shorts: Pavlina Ivanova on the problem of rooftop terraces ownership

The construction law specialist Pavlina Ivanova explains why it is not a good idea to buy a rooftop terrace along with an apartment.

Pavlina Ivanova

CPC investigates alleged cartels in the food sector

The reason for initiating the proceedings is the unusually rapid and substantial increase in the prices of basic and fast-moving food products such as eggs, milk and dairy products.

Donka Stoyanova

DPC Shorts: Radoslava Makshutova on the use of General Terms and why they are not to be ignored

Why should we spend time and effort on General Terms that nobody reads? Because well written General Terms can save us a lot of trouble and make our business easier. Radoslava Makshutova can convince you of this within a minute.

The New Cybersecurity Directive provides for sanctions similar to those under the GDPR

The Directive, to be transformed into local law in Bulgaria by 17 October 2024, provides new obligations for companies and organizations.

Nikola Stoychev

Two new partners in DPC

As tradition has it, the promotions for this year were announced at a DPC’s annual party and have come into force as of 1 March.

February 26, 2018

Martin Zahariev, PHD, presented GDPR at a workshop under a European project

Martin Zahariev, PhD delivered a presentation at a workshop on privacy and education in the context of the so called “once-only” principle.

January 7, 2020

Desislava Krusteva gains recognition in the Women in Data 2019 survey

Global Data Review – the leading information source within the data law landscape – has recently released its new survey Women in Data 2019.

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