The cases of Warsaw real estate illegally seized during the communist era under the so-called Bierut Decree continue to stir strong emotions and have not been fully resolved. Although changes to the Code of Administrative Procedure (KPA) were intended to impose a "thick line," the latest rulings of the Supreme Administrative Court demonstrate that the fight for justice and compensation in civil proceedings is still possible. The 30-year barrier […]

The introduction of a limited use area (RUA), for example, around airports or large industrial facilities, often entails significant inconvenience for nearby landowners. As recent case law suggests, the mere inclusion of a property in such an area opens the door to claims for damages, even if the owner is not faced with specific building prohibitions. RAUs, as "a special form [...]

How to recover funds despite "extraordinary circumstances"? The geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the resulting air travel restrictions currently pose one of the greatest challenges for passengers seeking compensation for disrupted travel. As a lawyer specializing in aviation and insurance law, I have prepared a legal analysis for you that outlines viable avenues for pursuing claims, even […]

In the face of dynamic changes in global supply chains, the timeliness of port operations is fundamental to the profitability of international trade. For importers and exporters, the key financial risks are demurrage costs, meaning fees for container demurrage at the port terminal beyond the established "free time," and detention, meaning fees for keeping a container outside the port (e.g., at the cargo recipient's) after the free […]

The dynamic development of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) algorithms has presented the Polish justice system with challenges that were considered science fiction just a decade ago. Deepfake technology, which enables near-perfect image and sound synthesis, poses one of the most serious threats to individuals' personal rights today. In the era of "post-truth," the question of procedural instruments that will effectively protect […]

The fire in the Ząbki apartment building was a dramatic experience for many victims, and for the insurance market, a moment that highlighted the scale of the underinsurance problem. The tragedy of families who lost their possessions highlighted the phenomenon of underinsurance sums being underestimated relative to the actual costs of restoring property to its pre-loss condition. For years, this problem remained overshadowed by stable prices, but under […]