Klauberg BALTICS Legal Newsletter January 2025
ESTONIA:
Find out how the Tallinn District Court ruled in favor of former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, requiring lawyer Paul Keres to retract false statements made on a radio show. The case, which concluded in September 2024, centered on Keres‘ inaccurate claims about Kallas using state funds for a birthday party, highlighting the importance of truth in public discourse.
LATVIA:
Discover how Latvia’s recent succession law reform, effective 1 January 2025, enhances transparency and limits heirs‘ liabilities. The changes prevent silent inheritance acceptance and require notaries to identify and notify potential heirs. Creditors gain more protection, with the ability to request asset lists from bailiffs if heirs underreport estates.
LITHUANIA:
Learn about the significant changes to Lithuania’s Labor Code as of 1 January 2025. These updates enhance workplace safety by prohibiting violence and harassment and introduce stricter penalties for non-compliance. New provisions also regulate additional work agreements, simplify hiring processes for managers, and offer better protections for employees affected by layoffs.
Stay informed and stay ahead!