AI Policy in the Workplace: How to Use Artificial Intelligence Legally and What Risks to Avoid Through an Internal Policy

Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology reserved for IT companies. Employees are already using AI tools to draft emails, translate documents, analyze information, conduct marketing, recruit, generate images, program, or automate repetitive tasks. The legal issue is not that a company uses artificial intelligence. The problem arises when no one in the company knows […]

Who determines the taxable value of buildings in Romania in 2026? Owners’ obligations and valuation reports

Do you own commercial premises, an office, a warehouse or an apartment used for business purposes in Romania? You may be wondering who establishes the taxable value, whether a valuation report is still required, and how to challenge an incorrect property tax assessment. The law has envisaged a transition to valuation methods based on notarial […]

Cyber Resilience Act – noile obligații europene privind securitatea cibernetică a produselor digitale

The accelerated digitization of economic activities brings not only opportunities but also growing cybersecurity risks. Software products, internet-connected devices, applications, access systems, smart devices, and other digital solutions can become targets of cyberattacks or contain vulnerabilities that affect both users and the companies that use them. In this context, the European Union has adopted Regulation […]

Companies’ Obligations Regarding Data Updates and Compliance with New Regulations Applicable in 2026

In light of legislative and administrative changes affecting the business environment, companies must pay close attention to the process of updating corporate documentation and information registered with the National Trade Registry Office (ONRC). Many companies will be required to update their documentation by September 1, 2026, but a strategic approach to this process can transform […]

Personal Bankruptcy in Romania

Personal insolvency is one of the most important forms of legal protection available to individuals who are no longer able to meet their financial obligations. Governed by Law No. 151/2015 on the Insolvency Proceedings for Individuals, this procedure offers the possibility of debt restructuring and the debtor’s reintegration into the normal economic cycle. The main […]

Consumer rights. How does the law protect you, and who can help you?

When you purchase a product or contract a service, you have a legal right to ensure that they comply with the information provided, quality standards, and the terms agreed upon in the contract. However, in practice, many consumers encounter defective products, poorly performed services, delays, warranty denials, or unfair contract terms. Consumer protection legislation provides […]

Local Licensing of Gambling Establishments: What Local Public Administration Units Must Decide and Where Legal Risks Arise

The amendments introduced by Government Emergency Ordinance No. 7/2026, in conjunction with Law No. 77/2009, fundamentally change the way gambling activities are licensed. Whereas the focus was previously on centralized control, the role of local authorities is now becoming essential, both in the authorization phase and in the actual regulation phase.In practice, each local authority […]

Employers’ Obligation to Hire People with Disabilities: Legal Framework and Practical Implications

In Romania, Law No. 448/2006 on the protection and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities stipulates, in Article 78(2), (2), the obligation of employers—public authorities and legal entities, whether public or private—to employ persons with disabilities in a percentage of at least 4% of the total workforce, if they have at least 50 employees. […]

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