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Social media posts can be copyright-protected works. The CJEU rules in Case C-598/24

September 2026 Ana-Maria Baciu & Ileana Nicolescu-Decsei   To what extent can the press reproduce and use texts published on social media without the author’s consent? On 3 September 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU” or “the Court”) answered that question in Case C-598/24, on a request for a preliminary ruling…
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Adela Nuta named Top Lawyer in Regulatory at the Top Lawyers Gala 2026

September 2026 Choosing a lawyer to navigate complex regulatory work is not about confirming expectations—it’s about finding someone who makes you feel like you’re exactly where you need to be: in the right hands, with the right mind, heading in the right direction We are delighted to share that Adela Nuță has been awarded “Top…
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BACIU PARTNERS strengthens its Dispute Resolution practice, welcoming Laura Șendroiu as Managing Associate

August 2026 BACIU PARTNERS is pleased to announce the continued growth of its Dispute Resolution practice with the addition of Laura Șendroiu as Managing Associate. Laura brings more than 10 years of experience, including previous roles with law firms such as Reff & Associates (part of Deloitte Legal) and Dragne & Asociații. She has consistently…
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Romania: Gambling legal framework overview (2026)

August 2026 Romania’s gambling-related regulatory environment remains formally liberalised, but its evolution has been marked by a gradual shift toward increased state oversight and more prescriptive compliance expectations for operators (and more recently, also for B2B licensees), alongside a growing institutional focus on the protection of vulnerable players, particularly individuals at risk of gambling addiction.…
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World Trademark Review (WTR) names Ana-Maria Baciu to 2026 Global Leaders list

August 2026 Ana-Maria Baciu has been included once again in the prestigious WTR Global Leaders 2026 list (Private Practice, Romania) thanks to her undisputed expertise and leadership. She is applauded as “a legal practitioner of singular distinction whose pioneering efforts have transformed the Romanian IP landscape” by the 2026 editorial of WTR’s principal ranking analysis.…
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Where Deals Are Won or Lost: Legal Strategies in Early Merger & Acquisition | Summer Law School

August 2026 It’s almost a standard reflex to focus heavily on the corporate lens when managing the legal side of a transaction, including by verifying valid incorporation, constitutional documents, and clean chains of title over shares, to name a few pieces of the puzzle. Nevertheless, experience teaches us that a company can be corporately immaculate,…
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Unlocking the Future: Conversations beyond the Moot Court Competition in Intellectual Property with Marta Datcu

August 2026 Every year, BACIU PARTNERS organizes the Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition (MCC IP) alongside our partners at ELSA Bucharest. But who makes all these possible? And what are their takeaway from the experience? To answer these, in the spirit of the transparency and accessibility that define how we work, we invited the BACIU…
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Consumer protection & Retail: How 10 grams of chocolate put shrinkflation back in the spotlight

July 2026 by Cristina Stoica and Marta Datcu The issue of reducing the quantity of a product without making a corresponding change to its packaging is becoming increasingly tangible as courts begin to confirm concrete standards regarding how consumers should be informed. In a recent ruling[1], the Regional Court of Bremen, Germany, held in proceedings…
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Irina Valeanu named Top Lawyer in Litigation at the Lawyers Gala 2026

July 2026 We can inspire through the way we shape our paths, always aware that every step, whether personal or professional, is the result of our own will and of the balance we maintain between what we want and what we are willing to do to achieve it. We are happy to share that Irina…
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Gambling Law in Romania in 2026. Significant changes, regulatory and compliance aspects.

July 2026 Ana-Maria Baciu, Andrei Cosma and Adela Nuță recently authored a comprehensive overview of the legislative framework concerning the gambling industry in Romania, assisting companies active in this sector in staying connected to the substantial updates in this field. Lexology In-Depth: Gambling law (formerly The Gambling Law Review) is “designed for practitioners across the world who want…
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