EU compliant customs code; Legal Assistance; K&K versus KGHM ruling

The Sejm has approved the new customs code adjusting Polish regulations to EU law. Apart from cosmetic changes in nomenclature, the new code provides for easier customs procedures and new duty exemption regulations. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C3) ... Parliamentary Deputies have ratified the second appendix protocol to the EU convention on Legal Assistance, which will facilitate legal cooperation between signatory states. Among its many provisions, the document allows on-line interviews and provides for creating pan-European investigation teams. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C3) ... The Legnica District Court has dismissed Warsaw-based King& King's claim against copper miner KGHM. This means that the latter will not have to pay $750,000 of its due payment to K&K for its work enabling KGHM to further invest in the Congo. (Rzeczpospolita, p. C2) J.K.