The opinion arose from a case involving lost luggage on a Madrid–Barcelona flight, where the ticket had been purchased from home through an independent online sales platform and the baggage was checked in at Madrid.
To what extent can the Commission be expected to request internal documents from digital companies, and what safeguards can those companies rely on to protect privacy and sensitive data?
The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union is directly relevant to any undertaking that has suffered economic harm as a result of a cartel or other competition law infringement and is considering seeking compensation for its damages through the courts.
The Curia’s decision No. BH2026/35 addresses an important question: if, under a contract, two parties were jointly entitled to a fee, can joint and several liability still apply in the event of repayment, even if the money was actually transferred to the bank account of only one of them?
The online business model does not exempt an undertaking from compliance with the laws of the individual Member States, and the legal consequences of a digital presence must always be assessed from the perspective of the users.
What rights may the creditor exercise, and within what limits may they enforce their interests when the liquidator submits the interim balance sheet for court approval?
How should liability be interpreted in complex chains of transactions? Is the intermediary commission refundable?
If the invoice is not issued by the statutory deadline, does the subsequent issuance of the invoice constitute a delay or a failure to comply? What is the position of the Kúria on this matter?
Supreme Court Decision No. BH2025.211 serves as an important warning for every company: the provisions of the Civil Code on the law of obligations cannot always be deviated from, even if the parties expressly agree to do so in a contract.
Can those who did not participate as clients in an administrative proceeding initiate legal action against the decision? When can their lawsuit be successful?
