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16/07/26
16/07/26
New notification obligation for automatic renewals also affects estate agency services

A new bill introduces an active notification obligation in Article VI.91 of the Belgian Code of Economic Law: businesses must proactively warn consumers, no later than fifteen days…

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16/07/26
16/07/26
White collar and investigations partner Isabelle De Smedt joins Dentons’ Litigation practice in…

Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Compliance and Investigations practices in Belgium with the recruitment of partner Isabelle De Sm…

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16/07/26
16/07/26
Grondwettelijk Hof bevestigt: geen belastingverhoging bij eerste overtreding te goeder trouw ge…

Het Grondwettelijk Hof heeft op 18 juni 2026 (nr. 76/2026) geoordeeld dat het nieuwe vermoeden van goede trouw bij een eerste overtreding (artikel 444 WIB92) ook geldt voor aanslag…

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13/07/26
Bestuurder als borg: hoe uw beperkte aansprakelijkheid kan v…

Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven bespreekt hoe een bestuurder die zich persoonlijk b…

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09/07/26
If it's AI, say so: new transparency rules upcoming

The AI Act's transparency obligations under Article 50 become applicable on…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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19/06/18
The Real Challenge of Innovation for In-House Lawyers

Innovation is becoming the new mantra among legal departments.  But in what direction should in-house lawyers direct their innovation effort…

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19/06/18
10 tips voor u & uw onderneming - Tip 1 : GDPR compliance is geen last, maar een opportuniteit!

-  De GDPR is onvermijdelijk, maar het helpt om dit niet alleen als een last te zien. -  Bedrijven ondervinden ook de voordelen van het aan…

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18/06/18
Help, I'm a director! New rules coming for directors´ and officers´ liability

You work at a company that is undergoing rapid international growth. One day headquarters asks for your help on expanding the Belgian activities. What…

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18/06/18
Home stretch for new Companies and Associations Code: 10 important innovations

On 25 May 2018, the Federal Council of Ministers approved at the second reading the draft Companies and Associations Code proposed by Minister of Just…

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18/06/18
New position of the Belgian social security authorities on determining the applicable social security regime (…

In the context of international employment situations, the EU Regulation 883/2004 determines which social security legislation is applicable to people…

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18/06/18
Het gebruik van sociale media verbieden of beperken met het arbeidsreglement?

Sociale netwerken zijn onvermijdelijke communicatietools geworden voor professionals en particulieren. De intrede van deze netwerken in de professione…

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18/06/18
Les cookies peuvent coûter très cher ...

Le conseil d’Etat valide la décision de la CNIL ayant imposé une amende de 25.000 € pour violation du cadre juridique en matière de cookies. En partic…

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18/06/18
CJEU rules that Louboutin's red sole trade mark is not a shape trade mark

On 12 June 2018, the Court of Justice of the EU rendered its much-awaited judgement in the case about Louboutin’s red sole trade mark, ruling that thi…

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18/06/18
Widening the scope of the Cayman Tax

In two drafts of Royal Decrees the scope of the so called ‘Cayman Tax’-legislation is widened.

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15/06/18
Gecombineerde vergunning verblijf-werk voor niet-Europeanen op komst

De Europese ‘single permit’ richtlijn 2009/52 verplicht de lidstaten om met een enkele aanvraagprocedure de aflevering van een gecombineerde…

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15/06/18
GDPR Bill Finally Released

The Belgian GDPR bill is finally ready and has been submitted to Parliament for review. Please find below a brief summary of the bill's main highlight…

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14/06/18
Origin labelling of primary ingredients: EU rules eventually adopted!

On 28 May, the European Commission adopted the long-awaited Implementing Regulation 2018/775 (‘Implementing Regulation’) laying down rules for the app…

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13/06/18
Competition law and algorithms: the Luxembourg Competition Council exempts a booking platform in the taxi sect…

Algorithms is the hot topic in competition law. In June 2017, the OECD published a paper on the risk of collusion in the use of algorithms. This issue…

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11/06/18
Flemish Decree introduces temporary work for Flemish public services

Although many Flemish authorities regularly rely on temporary workers, a decree of 27 April 2018 (published on 16 May 2018) has now finally authorized…

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11/06/18
Reform of the Companies Code, a major step has been taken

The long-awaited reform of the Belgian Companies Code has recently taken a giant step forward: a text is finally available.

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08/06/18
Nog maar eens: dringende reden en vroegere feiten

Het Hof van Cassatie bevestigt nog eens dat de rechter bij de beoordeling van de motieven aangevoerd tot staving van het ontslag (het arrest spre…

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08/06/18
Apartment co-ownership reform adopted

The Apartment Co-ownership Reform Act was adopted in the Chamber of Representatives today. The act reforms the legal regime for apartment co-ownership…

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07/06/18
Belgian REITs - Impact of the 2018 reform

The Belgian government has demonstrated its commitment to making the Belgian real estate market more attractive by further developing the regulatory a…

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07/06/18
The Belgian national Pledge Register

Ever heard about the Belgian national Pledge Register? It might be useful for your current financing needs!

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06/06/18
Nieuwe regels voor camera’s

Sinds 25 mei 2018 is niet alleen de GDPR in werking getreden, maar zijn er ook aanpassingen gebeurd aan de regelgeving rond bewakingscamera’s in de Ca…

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