Regarding contracts on the transfer of title, the new Civil Code which entered into force on 15th March 2014 allows the seller to retain his title until the purchase price is paid in full.

Companies will face serious legal consequences if they fail to meet their obligation to provide information as set forth for consumer contracts. The new government decree on the detailed rules of consumer contracts between consumers and companies taking effect on 13 June 2014 introduces serious changes regarding the costumers contracts

In addition to other legal areas, the new Civil Code also brings changes in compensation rules by replacing the existing reference rule on contractual liability with an independent liability category, this also means that the new Civil Code breaks the principle of uniform civil liability and puts contractual and non-contractual liability for damages on different principled bases.

While hate speech used to be sanctioned in Hungary under criminal law — the facts of the case being public provocation, then hate crime — the new Civil Code has brought about fundamental changes in the relevant legislation and the opportunities for the enforcement of claims with effect from 15 March 2014.

The new Civil Code effective from 15 March will bring substantial changes for consumers entering into a sales contract with a company.

31 May might be an important day in the life of many public benefit foundations and other civil society organisation who were registered or got their public benefit or prominently public benefit status prior to the entry into force of Act CLXXV of 2011, also called as the “Civil Act”, the expert of Kovács Réti Szegheő Attorneys at Law reminded origo and the entities concerned.

Which are the implied warranty rights which can be asserted in case of non-conforming performance.

A frequently arising question is how far the employer’s right to control extends, how he can control his employees lawfully and what conduct reaches behind the lawful boundaries.

The new Civil Code have been determined on the basis of the principles crystallised in judicial practice enhancing the due process of law and rendering the application of law easier for both private individuals and courts.

With the labour markets opening up, virtually a migration commenced from the Central European member states to the West. The population of Europe therefore has become increasingly mobile on the continent and the member state borders may in various respects be regarded as relative.