25.7.2008
News

Liberal decision of the Commission on gambling

The Court of Justice (“ECJ”) ruled that the Italian criminal penalties for the collecting of bets by intermediaries acting on behalf of foreign companies are contrary to community law (Joined Cases C-338/04, C-359/04, C-360/04 Placanica of 6 March 2007).

Under Italian legislation, the organizing of games of chance or the collecting of bets is subject to holding a license and police authorization. Any infringement of those rules carries criminal penalties of up to three years’ imprisonment. The ECJ makes it clear once again that a Member State may not apply a criminal penalty for failure to complete an administrative formality where such completion has been refused or rendered impossible by the Member State concerned, in breach of Community law.

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KŠB Confirms Its Position in the Chambers Global Guide 2026

In the latest edition of the prestigious Chambers Global Guide 2026, KŠB once again reaffirms its strong position among the leading law firms on the Czech market. Recognition across all four ranked practice areas confirms the stability of our teams and the long-term trust of our clients.

In the latest edition of the prestigious Chambers Global Guide 2026, KŠB once again reaffirms its strong position among the leading law firms on the Czech market. Recognition across all four ranked practice areas confirms the stability of our teams and the long-term trust of our clients.

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KŠB na společném fóru soudců a advokátů

Dne 12. února 2026 se v Brně uskutečnil 2. ročník společného setkání zástupců ze soudnictví a advokacie pod záštitou České advokátní komory a Nejvyššího správního soudu. Naši advokátní kancelář na tomto významném fóru zastupovali Petra Mirovská a Jakub Mehl.

Dne 12. února 2026 se v Brně uskutečnil 2. ročník společného setkání zástupců ze soudnictví a advokacie pod záštitou České advokátní komory a Nejvyššího správního soudu. Naši advokátní kancelář na tomto významném fóru zastupovali Petra Mirovská a Jakub Mehl.

12.2.2026
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KŠB Advises J&T Banka, UniCredit and PPF banka on the Next Phase of EMMA Capital’s Bond Programme

KŠB has continued its legal advisory role in connection with investment group EMMA Capital’s bond programme, which has been generating sustained and strong investor interest.

KŠB has continued its legal advisory role in connection with investment group EMMA Capital’s bond programme, which has been generating sustained and strong investor interest.