• CJEU Rules: On-Call Duty for State Attorneys Counts as Working Time

    CJEU Rules: On-Call Duty for State Attorneys Counts as Working Time

    Until the Court of Justice of the European Union’s ruling of 30 October 2025, on-call duty performed by (deputy) state attorneys was not considered working time. As a result, those hours went unpaid. The following explains what has changed. Path to the ruling The case originated in Pula. The Municipal Court referred questions to the…

  • Marital Agreement

    Marital Agreement

    A marital agreement is a legal instrument through which spouses regulate their mutual property relations in advance, including what happens to their assets should the marriage end. The following is an overview of the key aspects — from the concept and content of such agreements to the required form and liability for debts. Marital agreement,…

  • New Croatian Hospitality Act: All the Key Changes

    New Croatian Hospitality Act: All the Key Changes

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    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has released the final draft of the Croatian Hospitality Act. This is a major reform. The new act introduces new rules for landlords, hospitality businesses, and accommodation owners. Below is an overview of the key changes. A single registration system for landlords The act introduces a single registration…

  • Last Will and Testament

    Last Will and Testament

    Drafting a will is one of the most important steps in arranging one’s financial future, yet many people put it off, believing it is still too early or that the process is overly complicated. Below is an overview of the key rules of Croatian succession law — from the requirements of validity to the grounds…