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Things to know about the distribution contract in Spain

Distribution, based on the purchase of goods from a supplier and the subsequent resale of the goods by a distributor, is an effective means of entering a new market through the distributor´s network of local clients.

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The sale of properties under construction in Spain

Selling a property under construction consists in the conclusion of a sales contract related to a property that has not yet been constructed, but the parties have already agreed on its existence and hence on its creation as well as on its price. Therefore, the parties conclude a sales contract related to a future good which involves its own different characteristics.

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Unfair Competition: The Violation of Trade Secrets in Spain

The violation of trade or industrial secrets is regulated under Article 13 of the Law on Unfair Competition and consists of acts of exploitation of confidential information for the benefit of one’s self or a third party. To find a violation of secrets, a number of requirements must be met.

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The Validity of video surveillance evidence in Spain

The latest Supreme Court’s sentences validate video surveillance evidence under certain circumstances and after fulfilling specific formal requirements, such as proportionality and notification to the employee, as a fair cause for disciplinary dismissal.

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The abusiveness in the clauses of late-payment interest of personal loans

Recent judgments on abusive clauses oblige institutions and professionals who offer personal loans to consumers residing in Spain to review and adapt the clauses to legal constraints. Find here practical advice to implement.

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Remedies Against Breach of a Shareholder’s Agreement

Under Spanish Law, there are different options to seek compensation for breach of a shareholder’s agreement, which are agreements that, although not mandatory, are highly recommended since they prevent future problems between partners and a company.

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Smart contracts and consumer protection in Spain

Smart contracts are becoming the new preferred type of contract used in the financial sector. They are easy to use, have lower transaction costs, shorten settlement cycles, mitigate fraud and are transparent. However, an interesting aspect is whether smart contracts will offer consumer or buyer protection.

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The post-contractual non-compete agreement in Spain

The post-contractual non-compete agreement is contemplated in Article 21.2 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores), and it is essential to preserve, among others, the experience, training, networking, etc. acquired by a worker during his or her employment in a company.

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Obligatory legal information for a web page in Spain

The legal obligations that affect companies that are not on the internet also apply to those companies that create a web page. Furthermore, there are a series of legal requirements and specific obligations that are necessary to open a business on the internet, and they are related to the specific legislation of e-commerce in Spain.

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Legal aspects of online sales in Spain

E-commerce businesses in Spain must comply not only with the same commercial, fiscal and employment regulations as physical businesses, but they are also subject to the regulations established in the LOPD and the LSSICE.

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