May 2025 by Adela Nuță May 2025 marked not only the maturity of one of the most influential legislative instruments of the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR), but also the beginning of a new cycle of institutional reflection on its efficiency and proportionality in relation to the business…
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May 2025 The Business Ready (B-READY) project, led by the World Bank, is a flagship initiative designed to support private sector development as a key driver for reducing poverty and promoting sustainable, inclusive growth. Through comprehensive data and analysis, B-READY aims to inform policies that enable business environments to thrive worldwide. Ana-Maria Baciu was an…
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April 2025 Interview | Andrei Cosma | Vixio Gambling Compliance There are numerous international providers licensed in Romania, with complex corporate structures, so having this incredibly tight timeframe for notification might create various issues mentioned Andrei Cosma, commenting on the “extremely tight” deadline imposed by the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) for notifications by licensees…
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April 2025 We are expanding our award-winning team to welcome a: Regulatory Lawyer ABOUT YOU The suitable candidate for this role: A member of the Bar Association (1-3 years) Prior experience in regulatory law is useful, but not essential or mandatory Robust written and verbal communication skills in Romanian and English Attention to details and…
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February 2025 by Ileana Nicolescu and Jasmine Botiș A cornerstone provision in pharmaceutical law, the Bolar Exemption allows the conduct of studies and trials for the purpose of obtaining regulatory approvals, without infringing the patent or supplementary protection certificate (SPC) holder’s rights. Originating in the United States, it has since been incorporated into European law…
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January 2025 by Andrei Cosma and Cosmin Todirașcu The protection of minors and preventing their access to gambling are both a priority and a significant challenge for operators in the gambling industry. However, achieving these objectives can become particularly difficult in the absence of a clear and coherent legislative framework that allows for uniform application…
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by Corina Roman When discussing 2025, we expect changes on multiple levels and with various consequences. Similarly, companies should expect changes that require the attention of their management and shareholders. After many years without any changes, lawmakers around the globe decided that it was time to update how the companies’ scope of business was being…
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January 2024 As we take the first steps into a year expected to present many challenges, we are pleased to reshare that Ana-Maria Baciu continues her tenure as Deputy Chair of the Trade Legislation Task Force of the American Chamber of Commerce AmCham Romania, following the review of the unit’s coordination team last year. Details regarding…
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“Advertising in the gambling industry amid legislative pressures” was the theme of the panel powered by BACIU PARTNERS as part of the ReUNION OF GAMBLING PROFESSIONALS, recently organized by Casino Inside. Andrei Cosma moderated the panel joined by Carmen Buriu, Compliance Coordinator, WINNER & 888 Romania and Alex Ghiurcău, CMO, VIVABET, our distinguished guests. The three engaged…
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December 2024 The Casino Inside Gala Awards, an annual event organized by Casino Inside magazine, celebrates companies and professionals active in the gaming and gambling field and their achievements throughout the year. During the 2024 edition of the Gala, now in its 10th edition, BACIU PARTNERS was awarded the distinction “Best Law Firm Active in…
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