The distinction between a domestic and a foreign arbitral award is important because it affects the recognition, enforcement, and legal remedies available under Serbian law.
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Montenegro Updates AML Laws for Crypto Regulation
Montenegro has adopted amendments to its Law on Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, effective 20 March 2025, introducing stricter regulations for crypto assets, gambling operators, and beneficial ownership transparency.
Updated 2025 Arm’s Length Interest Rates Published
The Ministry of Finance has introduced updated arm’s length interest rates for 2025, effective March 8, through a newly adopted rulebook published in the Official Gazette.
Serbia Renewable Energy Auctions Surpass Expectations
The Ministry of Mining and Energy announced in November 2024 that Serbia’s second renewable energy auction for wind and solar projects successfully allocated all offered capacity.
Understanding Montenegro’s Legal Framework for Equal Pay and Employee Rights
In Montenegro, the law ensures that employees doing the same job—or jobs of similar value—must receive equal pay, whether based on education, skills, responsibility, or working conditions.
New Tariff Methodology for Natural Gas Transmission Adopted
Serbian Energy Regulatory Agency (AERS) has adopted the Tariff methodology for access to the natural gas transmission systems, which is now harmonized with the Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/460 of 16 March 2017 establishing a network code on harmonised transmission tariff structures for gas (NC TAR).
The Legal Uncertainty: Bankruptcy Proceedings and Arbitration in North Macedonia
Elena Kuzmanovska, Senior Associate at JPM & Partners Skopje, examines the legal uncertainty in North Macedonia regarding arbitration during bankruptcy proceedings.
Montenegro Advances EU Legal Harmonization with Draft Competition Laws
Montenegro’s Agency for Protection of Competition has unveiled two pivotal legislative drafts to align national laws with the EU acquis, marking progress in Chapter 8 accession negotiations.
JPM & Partners Contributes to The Legal 500’s Oil & Gas Comparative Guide: Serbia Chapter Now Live
We are proud to announce that JPM & Partners has served as the exclusive contributor for the “Serbia: Energy – Oil & Gas” chapter of “The Legal 500’s Country Comparative Guide”, a prestigious resource developed in collaboration with leading legal experts worldwide.
EU Artificial Intelligence Act and Its Impact on Non-EU Entities
Last year, the European Union took a significant step forward in the realm of artificial intelligence with the publication of the new AI Act in the Official Journal of the European Union.