The document discusses several topics related to Romania's civil code changes from 5 months prior: 1) The increasing importance of pre-contractual negotiations and awareness of legal risks and obligations of good faith during negotiations. 2) Issues of confidentiality, standard contract clauses, and limitations of liability as addressed in the new civil code. 3) A new "hammerfall" building tax for incomplete construction projects beyond the building permit deadline. 4) The new concept of "hardship" exception for extraordinary changed circumstances after a contract is signed. 5) Areas where parties can alter the civil code through contractual agreement such as prescription periods.