July 10, 2026
Air passenger rights updated
Attorney at law Nerijus Zaleckas participated in the TV show “Good evening, Lithuania” on the TV channel LNK, where he explained updated air passenger rights in the European Union. After thirteen years of negotiations, the European Union institutions have finally reached an agreement on the amendments to Regulation 261. Compensation for disrupted flights and the duty of care The central right of passengers to be reimbursed or rerouted in case of cancellation was defended. Passengers will also...
July 2, 2026
New requirements for consumer contracts concluded via online platforms
As of 19 June 2026, amendments to the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania have entered into force, introducing new requirements for contracts concluded with consumers through an electronic interface (e.g., a website or mobile application). Under these amendments, businesses are now required to implement an additional contract withdrawal function that can be activated by clicking a button. Directive (EU) 2023/2673 must be transposed into the national legislation of all EU Member States....