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Our latest thinking on the issues that matter most in business and management.
27/5/2025
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Employment contract vs. civil contract – what clauses could be included in a civil contract?
In this article we briefly present several types of clauses that can be included in a civil contract and that can provide greater protection of the parties’ interests and more clarity in their contractual relationship.
2/6/2025
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Employment contract vs. civil contract – what clauses should not be included in a civil contract?
5/5/2025
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Franchising: the path to having your own business with less risk and more opportunities
30/4/2025
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Purchasing real estate – what to look out for
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25/7/2023
Privacy
New adequacy decision for safe and trusted EU-US data flows
As a consequence of the new decision personal data can flow from the EU to US companies participating in the Framework without additional data protection safeguards.
Desislava Krusteva
30/6/2023
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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.
16/6/2023
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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
4/4/2023
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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
14/3/2023
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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.
22/3/2023
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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
6/3/2023
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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.
Encho Simeonov
1/2/2023
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DPC Shorts: Ivan Manev on VAT for uncollectible receivables
An amendment to the VAT Act was adopted, providing for the possibility to reduce the taxable amount of supplies for which the receivables have become irrecoverable
Ivan Alexander Manev
15/2/2023
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The EU Blue Card facilitates employing highly qualified citizens outside the Union
At the end of January, important legal changes were adopted governing the conditions and procedure for issuing a long-term residence and work permit of the “EU Blue Card” type. The changes are aimed at facilitating access to the Bulgarian labour market for highly qualified citizens outside the European Union (EU) which could have a positive impact on labour shortages in a number of sectors of the Bulgarian economy.
Rositsa Vasileva
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April 29, 2021
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DPC cooperated with CCCCIAP on the subsequent analysis of the impact of legislative acts for 2020
The Commission cited in its analysis the legal opinion of DPC.
DPC Team
April 6, 2021
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DPC successful in a dispute over processing genetic data
The dispute was heard before three successive instances.
Prof. Martin Zahariev, PhD
April 2, 2021
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Metodi Baykushev recognized in the CEE Arbitration Powerlist 2021
The publication showcases the leading practitioners working in the region.
DPC Team
March 29, 2021
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Amendments to the Spatial Development Act
Amendments to the Spatial Development Act (SDA) were promulgated in the State Gazette 16/23.02.2021, some of which have aroused lively debate among the professional community. Certain controversial revisions have been criticized and partially vetoed by the president, but the National Assembly has lifted the veto.
Boyana Milcheva
July 17, 2018
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Our experts with a strong verdict on the latest amendments in Bulgarian arbitration laws: “They are unconstitutional”
Believe it or not, you cannot set aside an arbitral award rendered in Bulgaria if it contradicts Bulgarian public policy.
March 19, 2021
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DPC top-ranked by Chambers Europe 2021
DPC ranked in Chambers Europe 2021 for TMT, Competition/Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Tax, Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate.
DPC Team
March 17, 2021
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One step forward, two steps back: is the Bulgarian Measures against Money Laundering Аct beginning to respond to the actual needs of society?
Further amendments to the Measures Against Money Laundering Act (MAMLA) were promulgated in State Gazette on March 12, 2021. These amendments are part of series of legislative initiatives aimed at combating money laundering
Tsvetelina Koleva
March 2, 2021
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Two new partners in the DPC team
As of 1 March 2021 Donka Stoyanova and Pencho Stanchev have become partners, and Tsvetelina Georgieva and Martin Zahariev - senior associates.
DPC Team
March 1, 2021
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Financial support for micro, small and medium enterprises in the field of intellectual property
In December 2020 the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) established the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund for the provision of financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that wish to develop their strategies in the field of intellectual property and to protect their rights at national, regional and European Union level.
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July 25, 2023
Privacy
New adequacy decision for safe and trusted EU-US data flows
As a consequence of the new decision personal data can flow from the EU to US companies participating in the Framework without additional data protection safeguards.
Desislava Krusteva
June 9, 2022
Privacy
The balance between freedom of expression and data protection
The balance between the right to freedom of expression and information and the right to data protection has been the center of discussion for quite some time now, especially in the context of journalistic activities. As both rights are not absolute, the question is – which right overrules the other?
June 10, 2020
Privacy
Personal Data Protection in the Context of Assignment of Receivables (Cession) Agreement
Pursuant to the assignment of receivables agreement the creditor under a certain receivable assigns it to a third party. As the assignment procedure involves the processing of personal data of a third party – a debtor that is not a party to the agreement, a thorough examination of the personal data protection rules and their applicability to the assignment of receivables is required.
DPC Team
July 16, 2020
Privacy
CJEU Invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield, but Considers the Standard Contractual Clauses Valid?
On 16 July 2020 the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a preliminary ruling with significant importance regarding the instruments for transfer of personal data outside the EU to the so called “third countries”, in particular to the US.
Prof. Martin Zahariev, PhD
December 3, 2020
Privacy
The European Data Protection Board issued new guidelines on the concepts of data controller and data processor
Оn September 2, 2020 the the EDPB issued Guidelines on the interpretation of the concepts of data controller, joint controller and data processor, providing clarifications and detailed guidance, throughout useful examples, in order to ensure consistent and harmonised approach within the EU and the EEA.
DPC Team
November 17, 2021
Privacy
New standard contractual clauses under GDPR adopted by the EU Commission
On 04 June 2021 the European Commission issued two sets of standard contractual clauses (SCC) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): 1. SCC for the transfer of personal data to third countries (below “New Transfer SCC”); and 2. SCC between controllers and processors within EU (below “Controller-Processor SCC”).
Desislava Krusteva
May 23, 2018
Privacy
Hristo Nihrizov, Partner at DPC, gave an interview with Radio Plovdiv
Тhe bill on the amendment and supplement to the Personal Data Protection Act, which is to be adopted in the coming months, was also discussed
DPC Team
May 4, 2018
Privacy
Martin Zahariev guest in the morning block of TV EUROPE “EUROPE MORNING”
He presented his opinion on the new dating service of Facebook, the Cambridge Analytica scandal...
DPC Team
March 30, 2018
Privacy
Desislava Krusteva is now a certified information privacy manager
The newly-acquired certificate is the second one that IAPP has conferred on Ms. Krusteva.
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