Legal articles and news for companies

Selling a business or bringing in an investor is not just about the numbers in your accounts. Above all it is a legal process and reputational due diligence in which the true state of affairs comes to light. Risks that surface can significantly reduce a company's value. In these transactions, what is being paid for is the certainty and predictability that the legal and operational reality matches what is being presented. And in 2026, AI compliance has firmly become part of the picture too.

Giving a house to one child doesn’t have to lead to a dispute with siblings. In this article, we’ll explain how to use a combination of a gift deed and a purchase agreement to settle matters with siblings fairly, legally soundly, and without unnecessary taxes—and why the money should be held in escrow.

Family and good relationships are paramount - prevent disputes.

Today (18 March 2026) the European Commission presented a proposal known as EU Inc., which aims to create a unified framework of rules for doing business in the EU. The goal is to eliminate the current fragmentation of the business environment, which hampers the development of enterprise. The startup community has long been calling for such a step.

The Data Act opens up access to data generated by smart devices. Users gain a right to the data their devices generate and can easily share it with a third party.

Manufacturers and service providers must make the data available in a machine-readable format, provide advance information about how it will be used and enable a seamless switch to another provider. In exceptional circumstances, the data may also be made available to public institutions.

It is no surprise that the Czech Republic consistently ranks among the leaders in drawing on the IP Scan grant. It is a valuable service and one that entrepreneurs genuinely need. After all, who wouldn't want cost-effective advice from a certified attorney?

And support for registering trademarks? That is undoubtedly a great opportunity to give your business a boost and protect it.

What to watch out for before you entrust your money to an issuer

Bonds are often presented as a relatively safe investment with a predictable yield. In recent years, however, the Czech market has filled up with issues that carry high risks — not only economic, but also legal. Unfortunately, many investors only fully grasp the legal consequences of their investment at the moment the issuer stops meeting its obligations. So what are the main legal issues associated with investing in bonds under Czech law?

The year 2026 builds on previous legislative trends, but in many areas it develops and refines them further.

Lawmakers are responding to the digitalization of society, the transformation of working models, the growing importance of data and technology, and the pressure for greater corporate accountability. For businesses this means not only new obligations, but also clearer rules of the game.

In the first days of November, Brno once again became a hub of artificial intelligence — as part of the nationwide AI Days festival, which this year ran from 3 to 16 November 2025. This year it was again held under the auspices of President Petr Pavel. The event is organized by the Czech National AI Platform (CNAIP) in cooperation with regional partners, including the Brno.AI platform.