Dr Jurgen Micallef
- Aug 22, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
Usufruct
Usufruct is the real right to enjoy things of which another has the ownership.
Dr Renè Darmanin
- Jul 4, 2022
- 4 min
A Jury of Peers - Jury Selection in Malta
In this series of articles, Dr Renè Darmanin will discuss the trial by jury in Malta. In the first part, he discusses jury selection.
Dr Martina Francica
- Jun 17, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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 15, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
The challenge of challenging a will
Challenging a will is never easy, and here is why.
Dr Graziella Cricchiola
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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 4, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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 24, 2021
- 1 min
L-Ilsien Malti fil-Qorti
Fil-qrati, nużaw ħafna terminoloġiji interessanti bil-Malti. F'dan l-album, ħa nduru dawra mal-bini tal-qrati u l-użu tal-lingwa Maltija.
PROLEGAL Advocates
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
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'.
Dr Renè Darmanin
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
Solitary Confinement
Is the concept of solitary confinement a reformative or a punitive measure. Associate Rene Darmanin discusses.
PROLEGAL Advocates
- Aug 2, 2021
- 1 min
Notice: Summer Office Retreat
Our office will be closed between 2 August and 4 August 2021.
PROLEGAL Advocates
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Summer Office Retreat
There is no 'I' in team, but there certainly is a team in every story of success. We believe in the value of teamwork, and that is why we...
PROLEGAL Advocates
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
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:...