March 2026 BACIU PARTNERS is pleased to announce the promotion of two of its lawyers, who are assuming new roles within the firm. Cristina STOICA – promoted to Senior Associate Cristina’s practice focuses on consumer protection and advertising compliance. She provides legal assistance to clients in aligning their operations with the national and European legislative…
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December 2025 by Cristina Stoica and Marta Datcu Romanian version of the materials is available HERE. In a digital ecosystem that evolves at a speed that makes FOMO seem like an outdated concept, influencer marketing has become an industry in itself, characterized by significant economic milestones and an accelerated degree of professionalization. The management of intellectual…
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by Irina Văleanu and Diana Drăgan Through a recent Decision of the Constitutional Court[1], a consistent jurisprudence has been reiterated regarding the powers of the National Consumer Protection Authority (“ANPC”), the Constitutional Court settling the issue: ANPC does not carry out jurisdictional activity, but exclusively administrative activity. Where did the controversy arise from? In accordance…
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October 2025 by Adela Nuță & Cristina Stoica The protection of minors from exposure to harmful content accessible through online services constitutes the main objective of a legislative initiative recently adopted by the Romanian Senate – the ‘Online Majority Law’. This law project aims to mark a significant shift in the way minors may access…
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September 2025 de Ana-Maria Baciu & Cristina Stoica European Commission has established: the voluntary Nutri-Score labelling legislative proposal creates potential unjustified restrictions on the internal market The detailed opinion issued by the European Commission on 9 September 2025[1] regarding the draft Government Decision regulating the voluntary Nutri-Score labelling system[2], notified by the Romanian authorities on the…
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September 2025 The Romanian Advertising Council (RAC) is preparing to launch the much-anticipated AD Ethics Conference, bringing together international and Romanian professionals with expertise or interest in influencer marketing, advertising regulation, and self-regulation. Ana-Maria Baciu has been invited as one of the speakers at this landmark event and will elaborate on the “Challenges for the…
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July 2025 BACIU PARTNERS has been awarded the Legal Regulatory Powerhouse special distinction at the 2025 Top Lawyers Gala, organized by Piața Financiară and FinMedia group, an event that celebrates outstanding achievements across the Romanian legal market. This is a special recognition of the firm’s ongoing commitment and proven results across regulatory-heavy practices, including AML,…
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July 2025 by Ana-Maria Baciu, Corina Roman and Cristina Stoica Economic operators providing goods or services within the European Union — spanning sectors such as retail, banking & finance, telecommunications, audiovisual media, e-commerce, and transport — must brace for a new compliance milestone. Beginning June 28, 2025, these operators will be required to ensure their…
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April 2025 Ana-Maria Baciu and Cristina Stoica have authored the Romanian Chapter of the international overview of consumer protection laws and regulations coordinated by ICLG as part of a reputable editorial team of experts from 21 jurisdictions worldwide. The Chapter covers common issues in consumer protection laws and regulations, including substantive provisions, enforcement action, remedies, and…
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