Assessment of disability and worsening of pathology: the burden of proof in Ordinance no. 27354/2025
How to demonstrate the worsening of a medical condition in social security disputes? Ordinance no. 27354 of October 13, 2025, by the Court of Cassation clarifies the strict requirements for allegation and proof to request a new court-appointed expert witness (CTU) under art. 445-bis of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Abuse of fixed-term contracts in the public sector: compensation for damages in Judgment no. 27634 of 2025
The Court of Cassation, with judgment no. 27634 of 2025, clarifies the criteria for assessing damages arising from the abusive reiteration of fixed-term contracts in the privatized public sector, ensuring employee protection in line with European Union principles.
Litigation cost awards without a formal statement of costs: clarifications from the Court of Cassation in order no. 27607/2025
The Court of Cassation, through order no. 27607/2025, clarifies the ex officio award of litigation costs in the absence of a statement of costs, explaining the judge's powers and the limits of the obligation to specify individual items liquidated against the losing party.
Occupational diseases and organizational stress: the burden of proof for the causal link in Ordinance no. 27444 of 2025
With Ordinance no. 27444 of 2025, the Court of Cassation clarifies the burden of proof for the recognition of psychiatric pathologies resulting from organizational stress in the workplace. The mere performance of job duties is insufficient; evidence of persecutory conduct by the employer is required.
Cap on compensation for public administrators: limits on analogical application in Judgment no. 28651/2025
The Court of Cassation, with judgment no. 28651/2025, clarifies the application boundaries of the compensation cap for administrators of companies held by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). As this is an exceptional provision, its analogical application to private associations is excluded. Let us examine the details.
Assessment of litigation costs: the requirement for stage-specific specification under Court of Cassation ruling no. 28631/2025
With order no. 28631/2025, the Court of Cassation clarifies the obligation to assess legal fees by distinguishing each stage of the proceedings pursuant to Ministerial Decree no. 55 of 2014, in order to ensure transparency and compliance with tariff parameters.
Court appearances and procedural deadlines: the Court of Cassation provides clarification with Order no. 28186/2025
Order no. 28186/2025 of the Court of Cassation clarifies the obligation to notify orders read during a hearing. If the judge retires to chambers and issues a decision immediately, the order is deemed to be known even by absent counsel.
Settlement of legal fees: judicial limits pursuant to Ordinance no. 28749 of 30/10/2025
Discover the significant clarification provided by the Court of Cassation in Ordinance no. 28749 of 30/10/2025 regarding the minimum limits for the settlement of litigation costs: the judge may not fall below 50% of the ministerial average values without violating the law.
Preventive technical assessment and the right to social security benefits: Order no. 28659 of 2025
With Order no. 28659 of 2025, the Court of Cassation defines the precise scope of the mandatory preventive technical assessment under Article 445-bis of the Code of Civil Procedure, clarifying that the validation of health requirements does not equate to the declaration of the right to social security benefits.
TARI and beach clubs: the beach area is always taxable according to Ordinance no. 26696 of 2025
With Ordinance no. 26696 of October 3, 2025, the Court of Cassation clarifies waste tax (TARI) regulations for beach clubs: the state-owned beach area is not a mere accessory, but the core of the economic activity, and is therefore subject to the municipal tax.