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Nikolaos Papadopoulos speaks about the fines imposed by the Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Ballas, Pelecanos & Associates L.P.C. is an active member of Lexing, the first international network of lawyers dedicated to digital and technology law. Our Associate, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, was recently invited to participate in a very interesting webinar organized by Michalsons for the members of its data protection programme.
Employees’ rights with regard to their exposure on their employer's social media & what applies to employment decision-making using Artificial Intelligence systems
Monday, March 27, 2023
Pursuant to a recent press release of the Director of the Labour Inspectorate, the framework for an employee's exposure to their employer's digital social media is further clarified: it is now made clear that it is a legitimate and protected right on the part of an employee to refuse to be included in posts, let alone interact with posts and content relating to the activity of any business.
Statutory Minimum Wage Increase
Thursday, March 23, 2023
According to the recent joint announcement of the Prime Minister of Greece and the Minister of Labour and Social Security, from 1 April 2023 onwards, the statutory minimum wage and the statutory minimum daily wage are determined as follows...
Just published: Article by Gregory Pelecanos, on public interest and contractors’ protection
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Our Senior Partner, Gregory Pelecanos, spoke about public interest and contractors’ protection through the applicable provisions of the Civil Code in the context of the 1st Panhellenic Public Contracts Conference that was held in Athens in December 2021.
Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, talks about Good Corporate Governance
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Gregory Pelecanos, Senior Partner, gave a talk on the application of Good Corporate Governance principles in the public sector, by utilizing lessons from the private sector
Ballas Pelecanos Law is, once again, ranked in the GOLD Tier of law firms in Greece by IAM Patent 1000, recognizing its internationally acclaimed expertise in patent law
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Intellectual property is a central pillar of our firm’s full-service practice. It brings a high degree of specialization to IP assignments, while capitalizing on its wider expertise and resources in a way that instils confidence when there are commercially consequential patent matters to be taken care of.
Getting the deal through: Our firm provides extensive advice on multi-aspect business investment in Greece
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Ballas, Pelecanos & Associates L.P.C. recently assisted a client with various aspects of an ambitious investment project that called for expert planning, support and execution.
Minimum wage increases in 2023
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
On 19/01/2023, Law 5013/2023 (A' 12) on "Multi-level Governance, risk management in the public sector and other provisions" was published.
Nikolaos Papadopoulos selected by the EDBP to join its Support Pool of Experts
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
We are very proud to share that the European Data Protection Board (EDBP) has selected our law firm’s Associate, Nikolaos Papadopoulos (LL.M.), to join its Support Pool of Experts.
Extension of the Digital Work Card to the sectors of Insurance and Security
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
According to the recent announcement of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Digital Work Card system will be extended to all undertakings in the insurance and security sectors.
Digital Registration of Leave Time on ERGANI II system
Friday, January 20, 2023
The new digital environment of the ERGANI II system is now live.
The new Sale of Goods Law governing the supply of digital content & digital services
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Greek Law 4967/2022, which was published in the Official Government Gazette in September 2022, implemented EU Directive 2019/770 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services and EU Directive 2019/771 on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sale of goods.