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  • Reputation or Penalty?: The Legal Boundaries of Commercial Advertising on Social Media
    Article 16.10.2025

    Reputation or Penalty?: The Legal Boundaries of Commercial Advertising on Social Media

    Advertising activities by social media influencers have become an important part of digital marketing. The “Guideline on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices by Social Media Influencers,” prepared by the Advertising Board to protect consumers, aims to ensure that these activities are conducted in compliance with ethical and legal rules. The article explains the scope of the Guideline, types of advertising, obligations, and the sanctions imposed in light of the Board’s decisions.

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  • İlaç Ruhsat Devri: Düzenleyici Çerçeve ve Uygulamadaki Temel Dinamikler
    Article 13.10.2025

    İlaç Ruhsat Devri: Düzenleyici Çerçeve ve Uygulamadaki Temel Dinamikler

    Günümüzde ilaç sektöründe birleşme, satın alma ve stratejik ortaklık süreçlerinin hız kazanmasıyla birlikte, ruhsat devri işlemleri daha da yaygın hale gelmiştir. Bu durum hem özel sektör paydaşlarının hem de düzenleyici otoritelerin süreci özenle yürütmesini gerekli kılar. Ruhsat devirlerinin yasal ve idari gerekliliklere uygun biçimde yürütülmesi, sektörel sürdürülebilirlik, hasta güvenliği ve kamu sağlığı açısından öncelikli bir sorumluluk alanı olarak değerlendirilmelidir.

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  • Obligations of the Responsible Person under the Guideline on the Notification of Adverse Effects/Serious Adverse Effects of Cosmetic Products to the Agency
    Article 08.10.2025

    Obligations of the Responsible Person under the Guideline on the Notification of Adverse Effects/Serious Adverse Effects of Cosmetic Products to the Agency

    The safety of cosmetic products must be carefully monitored not only before they are placed on the market but also throughout their time on the market. In this context, the responsible person is obliged to establish a cosmetovigilance system, record all product-related data accurately, and report serious adverse effects to the Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency within 15 business days following the completion of the causality assessment. This process is of great importance for protecting public health, ensuring consumer confidence, and safeguarding sustainability.

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  • İş Sözleşmelerinin İkale Yoluyla Sonlandırılması
    Article 07.10.2025

    İş Sözleşmelerinin İkale Yoluyla Sonlandırılması

    İkale, işçi ve işverenin sözleşmeyi karşılıklı rıza ile sonlandırdığı, 4857 sayılı İş Kanunu’nda düzenlenmeyen ancak , 6098 sayılı Türk Borçlar Kanunu’ndaki sözleşme özgürlüğüne dayanan bir işlemdir. Geçerlilikte serbest irade esastır; ispat için yazılı yapılması önerilir. İşveren teklifinde kıdem-ihbarı aşan makul yarar, en az dört aylık ek ödeme aranır. İşçi teklifinde kıdem-ihbar yeterlidir. Yargıtay değerlendirmeyi işçi lehine yorum ilkesiyle yapar ve makul yarar şartını işveren tekliflerinde arar.

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  • Navigating Turkish Labor Law: How Employer Obligations Vary with Employee Numbers
    Article 05.09.2025

    Navigating Turkish Labor Law: How Employer Obligations Vary with Employee Numbers

    Turkish labor law ties employer duties to workplace size. Larger staff numbers and hazard class trigger rules on job security, disabled hiring, occupational safety, health services, rest areas, childcare, wage payment, and training. Obligations expand as employees increase regarding to hazard class, and non-compliance results in administrative fines and legal consequences.

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  • Avoiding Overpayment and Fraud Risk: Severance & Notice Pay Exceptions in Turkey
    Article 26.08.2025

    Avoiding Overpayment and Fraud Risk: Severance & Notice Pay Exceptions in Turkey

    This guide explains when severance and notice pay are not due under Turkish Labour Law, helping HR avoid overpayment, ensure compliance, and reduce fraud risk through legally grounded, documented, and fair termination practices.

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  • Severance and Notice Pay in Türkiye: A Practical Labor Law Compliance Guide for HR
    Article 15.08.2025

    Severance and Notice Pay in Türkiye: A Practical Labor Law Compliance Guide for HR

    Severance and notice pay must comply with legal requirements on eligibility, calculation, and taxation, using total gross earnings with all benefits such as meal, transportation, and fuel allowances and applying rules based on length of service. Compliance depends on accurate records, current legal limits, and timely, documented payments to reduce legal and financial risks.

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  • New Regulation on Medical Products, Health and Support Products, and Personal Care Products Derived from Cannabis
    Article 24.07.2025

    New Regulation on Medical Products, Health and Support Products, and Personal Care Products Derived from Cannabis

    With the new regulation published in the Official Gazette on July 24, 2025, the production, licensing, monitoring, and sale of medical, health, personal care, and support products derived from cannabis have been brought under a legal framework. The sale of these products is permitted exclusively through pharmacies, while licensing and registration procedures will be carried out by the Ministry of Health. The agricultural production process will fall under the responsibility of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In this way, both public health is protected and legal predictability is ensured within the sector. The regulation represents an important step in supporting Türkiye’s entry into the cannabis-based product market.

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  • Legal Implications of Liquidation & Supplementary Liquidation Under Turkish Law
    Article 16.07.2025

    Legal Implications of Liquidation & Supplementary Liquidation Under Turkish Law

    Under Turkish law, a joint-stock company’s liquidation follows its termination and ends with its deregistration. If the process is found incomplete—due to overlooked assets or ongoing disputes—supplementary liquidation allows temporary reinstatement of the company’s legal personality to finalize unresolved matters.

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  • Joint Data Controllership: A Comparative Analysis within the Scope of GDPR and KVKK
    Article 10.07.2025

    Joint Data Controllership: A Comparative Analysis within the Scope of GDPR and KVKK

    This article provides a comparative analysis of the concept of “joint data controllership” within the frameworks of the GDPR and Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK). It examines the legal foundations of the concept, the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, and its practical implications. The position of joint data controllership in Turkish law is assessed in light of the Personal Data Protection Board’s Decision No. 2021/1304. The significance of joint responsibility is emphasized, particularly in terms of the protection mechanisms available to data subjects and the principle of joint and several liability.

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  • Ortak Veri Sorumluluğu: GDPR ve KVKK Kapsamında Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz
    Article 09.07.2025

    Ortak Veri Sorumluluğu: GDPR ve KVKK Kapsamında Karşılaştırmalı Bir Analiz

    Bu makale, “ortak veri sorumluluğu” kavramını GDPR ve Türkiye’deki KVKK çerçevesinde karşılaştırmalı olarak ele almaktadır. Kavramın hukuki dayanakları, Avrupa Birliği Adalet Divanı kararları ve uygulamadaki yansımaları incelenmiş; Türk hukukundaki yeri Kurul’un 2021/1304 sayılı kararı ışığında değerlendirilmiştir. Ortak sorumluluğun, veri sahiplerine yönelik koruma mekanizmaları ve müteselsil sorumluluk açısından önemi vurgulanmıştır.

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  • Corporate Governance and Representation in Turkish Joint-Stock Companies: Strategic Reflections for International Corporations
    Article 17.06.2025

    Corporate Governance and Representation in Turkish Joint-Stock Companies: Strategic Reflections for International Corporations

    Foreign investors in Türkiye must ensure at least one board member holds unlimited representation authority, duly registered with the trade registry. Without it, companies risk legal incapacity, tax penalties, and even dissolution. Strategic compliance with Turkish governance rules is key to business continuity and legal certainty.

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  • İş Gücü Piyasalarındaki Rekabet İhlallerine Yönelik Kılavuza Genel Bir Bakış
    Article 10.06.2025

    İş Gücü Piyasalarındaki Rekabet İhlallerine Yönelik Kılavuza Genel Bir Bakış

    Rekabet Kurumu'nun, İş Gücü Piyasalarındaki Rekabet İhlallerine Yönelik Kılavuz'unda işverenler arasında çalışan ücretleri ve çalışma koşullarının belirlenmesine yönelik anlaşma ve eylemlerin rekabet ihlali teşkil ettiği ortaya konmaktadır. Kılavuz, özellikle bilgi değişimlerinin hangi koşullarda rekabeti sınırlayıcı olmayacağını detaylandırmakta ve çalışan ayartmama ile ücret tespitine yönelik anlaşmaların amaç bakımından ihlal sayılacağını belirtmektedir. Ayrıca, iş gücü piyasalarında hâkim durumun kötüye kullanılmasına ilişkin değerlendirmelerin, olayın tüm koşulları dikkate alınarak yapılacağı vurgulanmaktadır.

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  • Mandatory Legal Systems for Compliance in Türkiye – Part I: Understanding VERBİS
    Article 05.06.2025

    Mandatory Legal Systems for Compliance in Türkiye – Part I: Understanding VERBİS

    Foreign entities processing personal data of individuals in Türkiye must register with VERBİS under Law No. 6698 (PDPL) and appoint a local representative. The registry requires disclosure of data types, processing purposes, legal bases, transfers, and safeguards. Non-compliance may result in fines exceeding TRY 13 million. VERBİS ensures transparency and is mandatory regardless of physical presence in Türkiye.

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  • Haksız Rekabet Hükümleri Işığında Ticari Sırların Açıklanması ve Gizlilik İhlalleri
    Article 04.06.2025

    Haksız Rekabet Hükümleri Işığında Ticari Sırların Açıklanması ve Gizlilik İhlalleri

    Ticari sırların yetkisiz ifşası, yalnızca sözleşmeye aykırılık değil, aynı zamanda TTK kapsamında haksız rekabet fiili sayılmaktadır. Yargıtay, ekonomik değer taşıyan ve gizliliği korunan bilgileri ticari sır olarak tanımlar. TTK ve HMK hükümleri doğrultusunda haksız rekabetin önlenmesi için men, ref, tespit ve tazminat davaları ile ihtiyati tedbirler mümkündür. Ayrıca TCK m. 239 uyarınca cezai yaptırım öngörülmüştür. Çalışanların gizlilik ve sadakat borcuna aykırı eylemleri hem iş hem ticaret hukuku yönünden değerlendirilmekte; rekabet yasağının geçerli olabilmesi için yer, süre ve konu bakımından sınırlı olması gerekmektedir. Ticari sır ihlali hem bireysel hem de piyasa düzenini bozan çok yönlü bir haksız rekabet türüdür.

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  • Applicability of Clawback Provisions in Turkish Labour Law
    Article 03.06.2025

    Applicability of Clawback Provisions in Turkish Labour Law

    Clawback provisions are contractual mechanisms that enable employers to reclaim incentive-based payments under specific conditions such as underperformance, misconduct, or premature resignation. While widely recognized and enforceable in jurisdictions like the U.S. and various EU countries, Turkish Labour Law does not explicitly regulate clawback clauses. Their applicability remains controversial, particularly regarding basic wages, which cannot be reclaimed once earned through labor. However, limited application is possible through bonus arrangements and analogies with penal clauses under the Turkish Code of Obligations, provided they comply with mutuality, fairness, and proportionality as interpreted by the Court of Cassation.

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