Changing land use in the local development plan (MPZP) is one of the strongest manifestations of a municipality's so-called planning authority. Although the municipality has the right to shape spatial order, it cannot do so at the expense of the legitimate interests of landowners without appropriate compensation. Adopting or amending the Local Development Plan (MPZP) is the moment when property rights collide with the public interest. For […]

On September 24, 2025, the Supreme Court in the Civil Chamber issued a very important Resolution, file reference III CZP 32/24, which revived the discussion on how to determine the amount of compensation under third-party liability insurance for motor vehicle owners (OC). This ruling places emphasis on the so-called cost estimate method—that is, determining benefits based on hypothetical […]

The problem of transmission infrastructure (poles, power lines, gas pipelines) located on private plots without legal status concerns millions of Poles. For years, transmission companies often used the legal loophole of adverse possession of land easements, which prevented owners from obtaining compensation. However, the latest ruling of the Constitutional Tribunal represents a fundamental change, strengthening the position of property owners in the fight […]

The issue of air carrier liability for the loss of a pet, such as a dog, is highly controversial. The latest ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of October 16, 2025 (Case C-218/24, Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España) clearly resolves this matter, categorizing transported animals as "baggage" rather than "passenger." This is fundamental to determining the upper limit of compensation […]

The loss of a parent is an unimaginable blow. For a child, it means not only excruciating pain and emptiness, but often a sudden deterioration of their entire life situation. Fortunately, Polish law does not leave orphaned children without support. In such moments, you can fight for compensation and redress, which can at least somewhat alleviate this difficult fate. On what basis can we […]