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Complaint against the prosecutor’s solutions in Romanian criminal law (discontinuance, waiver of prosecution, indictment): steps, deadlines and strategies

This article sets out who can complain against which prosecutorial solutions, how to structure arguments and what timelines you must respect. It also offers strategic tips on evidence, coordination with civil claims and when a complaint is helpful or counterproductive.

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Reopening of criminal prosecution and resumption after discontinuance in Romanian law: when and how a criminal case can be reactivated

The article outlines the legal grounds for reopening, the role of courts in approving prosecutorial requests and how new evidence or decisions can change the file. It also shows what defendants can do to contest reopening, manage risks and preserve their procedural rights.

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Discontinuance of criminal prosecution in Romania (“clasarea urmăririi penale”): what it means, when it is ordered and what effects it has on your criminal case

This guide clarifies the grounds for discontinuance, how it differs from acquittal and what entries may remain in your criminal records. It also outlines appeal options, links with civil claims and when to seek legal advice even if the file seems “closed”.

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What Really Happens Behind a Registered Trademark? The Unseen Case Files That Turn a Logo into a Business Asset

The article uses case-file examples to show the life cycle of a trademark—from registration and oppositions to enforcement and licensing. It highlights how proper strategy and documentation can transform a simple logo into a protected, valuable element of your business.

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The Decisive Appeal: How a Young Music Artist Can Defend Their Copyright Before the Court of Appeal – Strategic Lessons from a Fictional Romanian Case

This article is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every real case must be analysed individually, based on its specific facts and documents, together with a lawyer qualified in copyright and civil procedure. Imagine you are a young music artist. You were sued for copyright infringement, you went through a stressful trial, […]

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How Can a Music Artist Defend Their Copyright in a “Copyright Infringement” Dispute? A Practical Guide Inspired by Alex’s Fictional Case

Building on Alex’s experience, the article shows how to gather evidence of authorship, document unauthorised uses and choose between negotiation and litigation. It explains key legal concepts—substantial similarity, independent creation, damages—and how a lawyer can translate your artistic story into a strong legal claim.

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From blind trust to contractual mastery: how a solo artist can protect their music, money and creative freedom (the fictional story of Alex)

Through Alex’s story, this article illustrates typical traps for emerging artists—verbal promises, opaque contracts, lost rights—and how to avoid them. It then translates the lessons into concrete clauses and negotiation points you can use in your own deals with labels, managers and brands.

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How can a musician protect their copyright royalties in Romania? A practical guide to UCMR-ADA, CREDIDAM, DACIN SARA, UPFR and the role of ORDA

The article explains how collective management organisations work in Romania, what each one actually does and how to register your repertoire correctly. It also covers audits, distribution checks and claims for missing royalties, helping musicians turn scattered plays into concrete income.

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From handshake deals to contractual strategy: how legal decisions shape the success of an IT business

This article explains why informal arrangements are risky in tech, from unclear IP ownership to unstable collaborations and investor doubts. It then outlines a contractual “stack” for IT businesses—founder agreements, client contracts, IP assignments and NDAs—that supports growth instead of blocking it.

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Property division after divorce or inheritance: real-life stories, common mistakes and how to protect your peace of mind

The article uses examples to show how assets are divided after a breakup or a death, and which mistakes turn family tensions into long lawsuits. It explains basic rules, options for negotiation and when to involve a lawyer so that you protect both your financial interests and your emotional balance.

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Who Really Owns a Story? How Law Divides Control Between Author, Subject and Producer

This article breaks down the different layers of rights in a story—copyright, personality rights, privacy and contract—and who can invoke them. It helps authors, protagonists and producers understand where their powers start and stop, reducing conflicts over “ownership” before they reach court.

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How to Protect Your Creative Work from Being “Stolen”: Possible Stories and Practical Legal Lessons

The article uses concrete scenarios to show how ideas, scripts, photos or designs can be misused when they are not properly documented or contracted. It explains the main legal tools—registrations, contracts, evidence preservation and litigation—so that you can turn vague fears of “theft” into a structured protection strategy.

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When the state gets it wrong but you pay the price: administrative scenarios and how to recover your losses

This article illustrates situations where administrative mistakes cost citizens or companies time and money, from unlawful fines to blocked projects. It then outlines available remedies—annulment, damages, interest and restitution—and how to work with a lawyer to calculate losses and build a solid compensation claim.

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What can you actually do when you receive an unlawful decision from City Hall? A practical guide to the correct reaction

The guide shows how to recognise an unlawful decision, what deadlines apply and which documents you must gather before reacting. It then walks you through administrative complaints, court proceedings and possible outcomes, so that you respond calmly and effectively instead of losing rights by waiting.

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What can you do when the authorities stay silent? When administrative silence becomes an abuse and how to challenge it in court

This article clarifies what “administrative silence” means, which time limits authorities must respect and when their failure to answer gives you a right to sue. It offers a roadmap for complaints, court actions and interim measures, helping you turn silence into a concrete obligation to act.

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Annulment of an abusive administrative act in Romania: a practical guide on how to defend your rights in administrative litigation

The guide sets out when an administrative act is unlawful, which deadlines apply and what evidence you need to challenge it in court. It also details how to combine preliminary complaints with court actions and how a lawyer can maximise your chances of both winning and enforcing the judgment.

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How Can a Performing Artist or Musician Protect Their Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights in Romania? Legal Guide and the Role of the Lawyer

This article explains how copyright, neighbouring rights and trademarks work together in the career of a performing artist or musician. It shows concrete steps for registering, licensing and enforcing your rights, and when involving a lawyer can prevent bad deals, lost royalties or stolen branding.

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Consent and the Criminal Offence of Rape in Romanian Law: Where Does Agreement End and Rape Begin?

The article analyses the legal definition of rape and shows how courts distinguish valid consent from coercion, pressure or incapacity. It offers practical examples, discusses evidentiary issues and explains what victims and defendants should realistically expect during a criminal investigation.

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Lawyer for performing artists (actors, musicians, dancers): how to protect your performance, image and income

This guide explains what “performing artist” means in legal terms and which neighbouring rights you actually hold over your performances. It shows how a specialised lawyer can help you structure contracts, deal with CMOs, react to unauthorised uses and turn your performance into a protected and predictable source of income.

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Under Criminal Investigation or on Trial in Romania for Bribe Taking or Bribe Giving? A Practical Guide to What You Risk and How a Criminal Defence Lawyer Can Help

The article explains the offences of offering and taking bribes, likely penalties and how cooperation or plea agreements can change the outcome. It also sets out concrete steps to take if you are searched, summoned or charged, and how a criminal defence lawyer can protect your rights from the first procedures onwards.

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Minimum fee for a lawyer in Bucharest: does a “minimum rate” really exist and how do you actually choose the right lawyer for your case?

This guide clarifies the role of recommended fee schedules versus freely negotiated fees and what “too cheap” or “too expensive” may signal in practice. It then suggests how to assess value—experience, strategy, communication—so you can choose a lawyer in Bucharest based on quality, not just on advertised rates.

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How to Really Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in Romania (Copyright, Trademarks, Designs, Software)

The article outlines concrete steps to secure and enforce your IP rights, from choosing the right registrations to monitoring and reacting to infringements. It also explains how contracts, evidence preservation and strategic litigation can turn your intangible assets into real leverage against competitors or copycats.

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The Criminal Offence of Fraud (Înșelăciune) in Romania: How Many Years in Prison You Risk and How a Criminal Lawyer Can Help

This article explains the basic and aggravated forms of fraud, typical sentencing ranges and factors that can increase or reduce penalties. It also shows how a criminal lawyer can challenge the facts, negotiate restitution or plea deals and protect you from having a civil conflict treated as a criminal case.

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How long does a civil or criminal trial really take in Romania, and how much does it actually cost? A practical guide for clients

The article compares typical timelines and cost structures in civil and criminal proceedings, from first filing to final decision. It offers practical budgeting advice, including how to prioritise steps, when to settle and how to discuss expectations openly with your lawyer from the beginning.

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The competence of the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) in Romania: when does a corruption case go to the specialised prosecutors and which offences fall under their remit?

This guide maps the legal rules on DNA’s material and territorial competence, including value thresholds and specific corruption offences. It also explains why being investigated by DNA changes the stakes—specialised prosecutors, tools and public exposure—and how defence can react when competence is disputed or borderline.

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How to sue the Government or the city hall in Romania for an administrative act? A practical guide to administrative litigation (and the role of the administrative law lawyer)

The article explains the steps and deadlines for challenging administrative acts, from preliminary complaints to court actions and appeals. It also highlights how an administrative law lawyer can frame claims, collect evidence and navigate procedural traps so your challenge has real chances of success.

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How much is reasonable to pay for a civil lawsuit in Bucharest? A practical guide to lawyers’ fees and choosing between a “cheap” and a high-quality lawyer

This guide sets out typical fee ranges for civil cases in Bucharest, depending on complexity, value and procedural stage. It also discusses the risks of choosing solely on price, suggesting how to balance cost with quality so that legal assistance remains both affordable and effective.

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Calculating prison sentences in Romania (practical guide, with examples)

The article explains how courts combine penalties when there are multiple offences, prior convictions or suspended sentences, using worked examples. It also clarifies the impact of detention credit, sentence reductions and parole, helping you understand what a nominal sentence actually means in practice.

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Body search in Romania: what the police can do and what your rights are

This guide details the legal framework for body searches carried out by police, from grounds and authorisation to record-keeping and safeguards. It also offers practical advice on what to say, what to request in the official minutes and how to challenge abusive or unlawful searches afterwards.

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Law Office in Bucharest. Where can a criminal defence lawyer from Bucharest assist and represent you?

The article explains the geographical and institutional reach of a Bucharest criminal defence lawyer, clarifying in which courts and prosecution offices they can appear. It also discusses when it makes sense to bring a Bucharest lawyer to a case in another city and how travel and coordination are usually handled.