PROLEGAL Advocates
May 19, 20232 min read
Crossing Borders, Forging Justice: The Brussels I Recast Symphony
Today, a lot of business is done across countries. Being able to enforce civil laws across international borders is essential in today's...
Dr Jurgen Micallef
Aug 22, 20224 min read
The Responsibility of Minors (Part 2)
This article is the second part of a two-part series of articles about the responsibility of minors at law.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Usufruct
Usufruct is the real right to enjoy things of which another has the ownership.
Dr Martina Francica
Jun 17, 20224 min read
Planning Permits & Ownership
When the Planning Authority is deciding on a planning application, it is not expected to verify whether the applicant is in fact the owner.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
May 18, 20224 min read
Opening Windows
Our civil courts are crowded with cases involving a seemingly innocuous act: the opening of a window overlooking a neighbour's property.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
May 5, 20224 min read
A breach of fundamental human rights: the rights of the heirs
In a court of constitutional jurisdiction, could the heir recover compensation for the losses incurred by the testator?
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Apr 7, 20225 min read
The challenge of challenging a will
Challenging a will is never easy, and here is why.
PROLEGAL Advocates
Feb 18, 20225 min read
Pre-1995 Leases FAQ
Pre-1995 leases have been at the centre of legal discussion in the past few years. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.
Dr Jurgen Micallef
Feb 3, 20225 min read
The Responsibility of Minors
The law provides for special rules of responsibility for situations where damages is caused by a minor.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Jan 28, 20223 min read
Owning and Disposing
Ownership gives the owner legal rights of the resource acquired. This is supported and enforced by the protection of the legal system.
PROLEGAL Advocates
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Expropriation Cases - A Deadline Looming
24 April 2022 is a very important date. Why? Learn more.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Jan 4, 20223 min read
The Good Old 'Opra Morta'
The owner of the topmost roof or a terrace is bound by law to raise the party wall to 1.80m from its footing. This is the opramorta.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Pre-Contractual Liability & Maltese Law
The doctrine of 'Precontractual Liability' quashes the widespread idea that there are no obligations during the negotiation stage.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Oct 7, 20214 min read
Bartolo Parnis vs Malta - 7.10.21
In the judgment of 7th October 2021, the European Court of Human Rights once again chastised Maltese rent laws.
PROLEGAL Advocates
Sep 14, 20211 min read
Il-Liġi taċ-Ċens
Fost is-suġġetti fil-Liġi tal-Proprjetà, waħda mill-aktar li tħabbel il-moħħ hija l-liġi dwar l-Enfitewżi, jew kif nafuh: 'Iċ-Ċens'.
PROLEGAL Advocates
Aug 13, 20211 min read
Rent Reform Act - Fact Box
Disclaimer: This article is not to be construed as being legal advice, and is not to be acted on as such. Should you require further...
Dr Jurgen Micallef
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Ignoring a Court Summons? Think Again.
by Jurgen Micallef - Paralegal Tens of court cases are instituted every single day. Some cases concern complex legal and factual issues,...
PROLEGAL Advocates
May 26, 20211 min read
Kirjiet Antiki u l-Liġi l-Ġdida
Analiżi Legali mal-Avukat Carlos Bugeja 1 June 2021 ┃19:00HRS ┃Facebook Live Event by Prolegal Advocates, click here:...
PROLEGAL Advocates
May 12, 20211 min read
Taħbila Ker(h)a
A few weeks ago, Partner Carlos Bugeja was invited to write an article about old protected leases, for “Dossier”, (a magazine published...
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Apr 24, 20214 min read
Rescue, Salvage, and Contract Law
There is a law that caters for situations where a person being subjected to violence is offered help; only that the helper demands a price.