The court hearing on the motion for selecting a pretrial detention measure is not just one of the stages of criminal proceedings. It is a test of maturity and integrity of the justice system. It is at this point that the principles of the rule of law collide with the reality of a potential loss […]
Previously, the court was seen as the only way when parties couldn’t reach an agreement. Now, more and more often, mediation is chosen as an effective way to resolve disputes before the start of a judicial process. The reason is not only the desire to save time, money, and nerves. Society is changing – people […]
Digital hygiene is a set of measures aimed at protecting the information, communications, and professional activities of a lawyer from cyber threats, which is critically important in the context of the digitalization of the judiciary in Ukraine. According to Article 22 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Advocacy and Advocacy Activities,’ attorney-client privilege covers all […]
Anastasiia Yakimova, an attorney and member of the Center for Labor Law and Social Security of the National University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, shared insights on the exemption from court fees in disputes related to the protection of military servicemembers’ rights during a professional development event at the National University of the […]
Does the court have the right to suspend the decision of the bar disciplinary body imposing a penalty on a lawyer pending the consideration of the case on the merits? Although some servants of Themis make such procedural decisions, the question arises: do they comply with the law and the nature of securing a claim? […]
Why not all pre-trial investigation materials reach the court, how and when to counter the prosecution’s position, why the opening statement is not a formality but a tactical tool, when the defense should submit a written position, and when it is better to remain silent? Member of the NAU Committee on Criminal Law and Procedure […]
An attorney shared insights on the algorithm for preparing a lawyer for a divorce property division court process during a professional development event. The lecturer thoroughly analyzed the algorithm for preparing a lawyer for a divorce property division court process with the participants, focusing on: 1. Identifying the extent of property subject to division. 2. […]
The legal profession is always associated with conflicts — between client and opponent interests, between parties’ positions in the process, even between client expectations and reality. Conflict in the legal sphere is not an exception, but a regularity. It is important not to avoid it at all costs, but to learn to understand, manage, and […]
The effectiveness of criminal proceedings and trust in the justice system directly depend on the balance between the powers of the prosecution and the ability of the defense to exercise its right to defense. Procedural control during the pre-trial investigation plays an essential role in maintaining this balance. However, deficiencies in criminal procedural legislation, recent […]
Ukrainian procedural legislation provides for the possibility of compensating legal assistance costs at the expense of the losing party. However, the court practice of their recovery contains many nuances and conflicting approaches, so action should be taken in a timely and thoughtful manner. Deadlines for submitting evidence of expenses Part 8 of Art. 141 of […]
While the use of a polygraph may look quite spectacular and innovative on screens, it cannot be considered as a sufficiently effective procedural tool in criminal proceedings under the current Criminal Procedure Code. Its legal ambiguity and probabilistic nature of results prevent their full use as evidence. Polygraph in Domestic Realities What do a lie […]
On March 15, 2018, due to changes in criminal procedural legislation, namely amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, the right to challenge a notice of suspicion appeared. According to Art. 303 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, during the pre-trial investigation, the suspect, their defense attorney, or legal representative may challenge the notice of suspicion.
In today’s information society, criminal proceedings are increasingly accompanied by significant public resonance. Already at the stage of searches or serving a notice of suspicion, a person may find themselves at the center of public attention, which forms its own ‘verdict’ long before the court’s decision. Sources of such pressure are diverse: journalistic investigations, activist […]
In a world where a lawyer’s workflow is heavily dependent on digital technologies, security becomes critically important. Email, messengers, online registries, cloud services — all these are not just convenient tools but also potential ‘gateways’ for malicious actors. Losing access to information or leaking confidential client data can have not only technical but also serious […]
August 29, 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00 as part of the continuing education events by the Bar Council of Kyiv Region, a free online event (webinar) on the topic “Intellectual Property in Times of War. New Trends” will be held. The speaker at the seminar will be Oleg Valeriyovych Chernobay, lawyer, member of the Bar […]
In the legal environment, the issue of balancing marketing and professional standards becomes particularly relevant. Legal marketing cannot exist separately from ethics, legislative constraints, and reputational risks. Any step in the public space should take into account that legal services are an area of heightened trust, where communication errors can have disciplinary consequences or impact […]
The Kyiv Region Bar Association consistently contributes to the enhancement of professional ethics and legal awareness of lawyers. This publication attempts to thoroughly analyze the key aspects of the attorney’s relationship with the court according to the Rules of Professional Ethics (RPE), which promote the establishment of high professional standards and the strengthening of the Ukrainian legal profession.
Property acquired during marriage may be subject to seizure. The legislation defines the grounds when this is possible, while leaving room for judicial interpretation. In the material, we will consider how the law and practice differentiate the responsibility of spouses, and in which cases joint property may be lost by both. Concept and Legal Regime […]
About electronic tools in judicial decision enforcement: practice and challenges was discussed by lawyer, deputy head of the NAAU Committee on Electronic Justice and Cybersecurity of Legal Practice Tetiana Rabko during a professional development event for lawyers held at the National Academy of Advocacy. The lecturer thoroughly analyzed electronic tools in judicial decision enforcement together […]
Prepared by: Olga Mykhailiuk, lawyer, Master of Law, head of the Law Firm ‘Olga Mykhailiuk’, member of the Family Law Center at the National University ‘Oleksandr Dovzhenko Academy’. Divorce is one of the most common categories of cases for a family lawyer. However, practice shows that in the court process of divorce cases, a lawyer […]
