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Personal Data Protection, Version 2.0: The Implications of Law No. 195/2024. Part II

This article examines the legal mechanisms for protecting the rights of data subjects in the field of personal data protection, as well as the sanctions regime established by the new legislation. It analyzes the main safeguards granted to data subjects, including the right to lodge complaints, the right to compensation, the powers of the supervisory authority, and the sanctions applicable in cases of violations of personal data protection rules.

Confirmation of a mediation settlement. Limits of judicial review in recent case law

A mediation settlement does not become enforceable automatically; it must be confirmed by the court under the Civil Procedure Code. Recent case law shows that courts conduct an effective review of the legality, clarity and evidentiary basis of the obligations assumed by the parties. This article examines the main grounds on which Moldovan courts have refused to confirm mediation settlements, particularly where claims are unclear, insufficiently documented or may affect third-party rights.

.The Cryptocurrency Market in the Republic of Moldova: Between Licensing, Supervision, and Sanctions

Trademark Protection and the Challenges Created by Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence allows companies to quickly create names, logos and other distinctive signs. However, the use of AI does not remove the need for legal verification. A trademark generated with the help of artificial intelligence may be registered in the Republic of Moldova if it meets the legal requirements, has distinctive character, is not misleading and does not infringe earlier rights.

Personal Data Protection, Version 2.0: Implications of Law No. 195/2024, Part I

Law No. 195/2024 establishes a modern data protection framework in Moldova, aligned with GDPR standards. This article examines key changes, including controller accountability, enhanced data subject rights, and record-keeping obligations, along with practical compliance recommendations.

Abolition of the arbitral award in the Republic of Moldova: useful jurisprudential benchmarks for practitioners

The article presents the main grounds for annulment of an arbitral award in the Republic of Moldova, in relation to art. 480 para. (2) of the Civil Procedure Code and the practice of national courts. Relevant cases are analyzed regarding the lack of an arbitration agreement, the illegal establishment of the arbitration, the violation of the right to defense and the disregard of the fundamental principles of the legislation.