Spain
Listing Act: The new regime for the disclosure of inside information enters into force from 5 June 2026
The reform of MAR introduced by the Listing Act eliminates the obligation to disclose intermediate steps in protracted processes and establishes a more objective criterion for delaying disclosure, based on the contrast with the issuer's previous public announcements.The company does not always have to adapt the position in the event of a permanent disability
The idea has spread that any situation of permanent disability of an employee forces the company to adapt their position, relocate them and/or make reasonable adjustments, but this is not always the case. The suspension of the employment contract with reservation of a job when the employee’s situation of disability can be reviewed for improvement that allows their reinstatement still exists.Beyond memes: the CJEU finally defines the boundaries of the concept of pastiche as a limitation on copyright
In its Pelham judgment, the CJEU sets out, for the first time, the concept of “pastiche” as an autonomous limitation to copyright, clarifying its essential aspects and reinforcing artistic freedom in the use of existing works.The European Union discontinues linked travel arrangements and reorganizes the legal framework governing package travel
The new European legislation on package travel enters into force, strengthening traveler protection and simplifying the legal framework for the tourism sector. Linked travel arrangements disappear and key obligations for traders are clarified.Domicile entries and tax inspection: the keys to the most recent case law of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court stresses that the prior information that must be given to the taxpayer on his rights and the terms and scope of the action is not satisfied with the delivery of the informative annex that usually accompanies the communication of initiation of the inspection procedure itself.Courts emphasize the importance of providing reasons and of respecting the principle of legitimate expectations
The CJEU has reiterated that courts must provide adequate reasons for deciding not to refer a question for a preliminary ruling, even where the parties have not requested this; and the Supreme Court has strengthened the principle of legitimate expectations, by recalling that the application of benefits to customs clearance cannot be denied where the certificates of origin supporting the importation have expired, provided that the customs authorities were able to verify them within the prescribed period.Use it or lose it: Madrid Provincial Appellate Court confirms the partial revocation of the Spanish Olympic Committee’s trademarks for non-use
The Madrid Court confirms the partial revocation of several trademarks of the Spanish Olympic Committee due to non-use. The judgment underscores that neither reputation nor sector-specific protection can replace genuine use: without actual commercial use a trademark is lost.Branded residences and homeowners’ associations (‘comunidades de propietarios’): agreement with the hotel operator
An increasing number of purchasers are showing interest in the so-called branded residences, which combine the advantages of acquiring a private home with the sophisticated design, luxury services and professional management provided by a hotel operator. A key aspect of this investment is understanding the relationship between the hotel operator and the homeowners’ association.