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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...

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....

In the Lithuanian labour market, more employers are hiring foreign nationals, which raises practical questions about changing job functions, working conditions and employment arrangements.

On social media, the line between opinion and harmful speech is often unclear. Transgressive language aims not to encourage discussion, but to provoke, offend and trigger strong reactions.

Clients often raise concerns about changes to remuneration systems ahead of the Pay Transparency Directive. We highlight key practical aspects to help assess the scope of necessary updates.

Contradictory airline service terms and conditions may raise concerns about passenger rights. Nerijus Zaleckas, Managing Partner at Zaleckas Partners, shares his legal perspective.

State authorities are paying increasing attention to personal liability within companies, especially the responsibility of executives for legal breaches committed in business operations.