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 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
Apr 15, 20223 min read
The Law of Good Friday
The Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ holds a special place in law which other religious holidays do not.
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Apr 7, 20225 min read
The challenge of challenging a will
Challenging a will is never easy, and here is why.
Dr Graziella Cricchiola
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Abortion - The Law
Poland and Malta are the only EU member states that uphold highly restrictive laws in relation to abortion.
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
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.
Dr Renè Darmanin
Aug 31, 20214 min read
Solitary Confinement
Is the concept of solitary confinement a reformative or a punitive measure. Associate Rene Darmanin discusses.
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,...
Dr Carlos Bugeja
Mar 31, 20213 min read
The Two-Percent (2%) Rule
The two-percent (2%) rule is a law that allows landlords having property rented under Chapter 158 to request an increase in rent.