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16/08/26

Belgium Transposes the EmpCo Directive: Consumer Law Gets Tougher on Greenwashing

Belgium has adopted the act of 22 July 2026 transposing the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, amending Books I, VI and XV…

16/08/26

Development of digital legislation in Europe: focus on cybersecurity

Loyens & Loeff's Quoted 172 maps the three pillars of EU cybersecurity regulation — NIS2 for critical sectors, DORA for financial entities and the…

14/08/26

Belgium moves to transpose new Product Liability Directive

Belgium has taken its first formal step towards implementing the new Product Liability Directive, with the Federal Government approving a preliminary …

13/08/26

EGDF 2026 · Clôture des inscriptions le 18 août · Dernières places

Les inscriptions aux États Généraux du Droit de la Famille du 10 septembre 2026 se clôturent le mardi 18 août à 23h. Près de 500 participants sont déj…

13/08/26

PKF BOFIDI Legal Doubles Employment and Social Security Law Practice

PKF BOFIDI Legal is strengthening its employment and social security law practice with the arrival of employment law specialist Filip Tilleman and his…

13/08/26

Unfair terms and a business's restitution claim: when does the limitation period begin?

Where a consumer contract is declared void on the grounds of unfair terms, both the consumer and the trader may seek restitution of everything they ha…

13/08/26

De maatschap en de nieuwe meerwaardebelasting: de rulingcommissie brengt goed nieuws voor de vermogensplanning…

De maatschap is een vennootschapsvorm zonder rechtspersoonlijkheid die vaak wordt gebruikt in het kader van de vermogens- en successieplanning, veelal…

12/08/26

Landmark Court of Cassation judgment on social security treatment of benefits granted by parent company

In a judgment of 29 June 2026, the Court of Cassation (again) ruled on whether Belgian social security contributions are due on restricted stock units…

11/08/26

Na E-facturatie volgt E-rapportering: België zet volgende stap in digitalisering van btw-landschap

Sinds 1 januari 2026 zijn de meeste Belgische btw-plichtige ondernemingen verplicht om voor binnenlandse B2B-transacties gestructureerde elektronische…

11/08/26

Een nieuwe verkeersovertreding binnen 3 jaar? Let op voor de gekruiste recidive.

Veel bestuurders gaan ervan uit dat elke verkeersovertreding op zichzelf wordt beoordeeld. Dat is echter niet altijd het geval. De Wegverkeerswet voor…

10/08/26

Two significant new notice period rules under Belgian Employment Law

Two reforms reshape Belgian notice periods: a uniform one-week notice period during the first six months of employment, in force since 1 August 2026, …

10/08/26

Despite the Introduction of a Capital Gains Tax, Belgium Remains Attractive for Substantial Shareholders

The new capital gains tax, owing to a significant exemption, relatively low rates and the absence of retroactive effect, should not turn Belgium into …

06/08/26

Software copyright tax regime returns in Belgium in 2026

Since 2026, software is once again eligible for tax-advantaged copyright royalties in Belgium. What are the benefits and conditions for the IT sector?…

06/08/26

Does the EU Cyber Resilience Act apply to your product? Scope, definitions and the product classification syst…

The EU Cyber Resilience Act entered into force on 10 December 2024 and applies in full from 11 December 2027, with reporting duties from 11 September …

06/08/26

Belgian Supreme Court clarifies: stock options granted by a parent company can qualify as remuneration

In a ruling of 29 June 2026, the Belgian Court of Cassation held that Restricted Stock Units granted by a US parent company to employees of Belgian su…

04/08/26

AI rules are changing again: what does this mean for your organisation?

The European regulatory framework for AI continues to evolve. With the new AI Omnibus, organisations are being granted additional time to prepare for …

03/08/26

What should my contract say about AI? Protection vs operational reality

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a standalone product. For many organisations, it has become embedded in the day-to-day delivery of services,…

03/08/26

Dentons Brussels launches new Employment and Labor practice with the arrival of partner Christophe Delmarcelle…

Dentons announced on August 3, 2026 that Christophe Delmarcelle has joined its Brussels office as Partner in the Employment and Labor practice, which …

31/07/26

Changes with respect to notice periods. Shorter notice periods for employees with less than six months of seni…

A new Act reduces the notice periods for employees with less than six months of seniority to one week. It applies both to dismissal by the employer an…

29/07/26

The end of the EUR 150 customs duty exemption: the European Union introduces a flat-rate EUR 3 duty on small p…

Since 1 July 2026, low-value imports from third countries have been subject to a new customs regime. Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 abolishes the cu…

02/09/26

02/09/26

NautaDutilh strengthens Employment team with the appointment of Julien Hick as partner

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Back to school – eight topics to put on the HR professional’s agenda

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Un nouveau président à la tête d'AVOCATS.BE : Marc Fyon succède à Stéphane Gothot

03/09/26

New Book 7 of the Belgian Civil Code | A landmark reform of …

02/09/26

Even an invoice that does not reflect the agreement is due a…

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16/08/26

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Belgium moves to transpose new Product Liability Directive

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EGDF 2026 · Clôture des inscriptions le 18 août · Dernières places

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PKF BOFIDI Legal Doubles Employment and Social Security Law Practice

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Unfair terms and a business's restitution claim: when does the limitation period begin?

13/08/26

De maatschap en de nieuwe meerwaardebelasting: de rulingcommissie brengt goed nieuws voor de vermogensplanning…

12/08/26

Landmark Court of Cassation judgment on social security treatment of benefits granted by parent company

11/08/26

Na E-facturatie volgt E-rapportering: België zet volgende stap in digitalisering van btw-landschap

11/08/26

Een nieuwe verkeersovertreding binnen 3 jaar? Let op voor de gekruiste recidive.

10/08/26

Two significant new notice period rules under Belgian Employment Law

10/08/26

Despite the Introduction of a Capital Gains Tax, Belgium Remains Attractive for Substantial Shareholders

06/08/26

Software copyright tax regime returns in Belgium in 2026

06/08/26

Does the EU Cyber Resilience Act apply to your product? Scope, definitions and the product classification syst…

06/08/26

Belgian Supreme Court clarifies: stock options granted by a parent company can qualify as remuneration

04/08/26

AI rules are changing again: what does this mean for your organisation?

03/08/26

What should my contract say about AI? Protection vs operational reality

03/08/26

Dentons Brussels launches new Employment and Labor practice with the arrival of partner Christophe Delmarcelle…

31/07/26

Changes with respect to notice periods. Shorter notice periods for employees with less than six months of seni…

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The end of the EUR 150 customs duty exemption: the European Union introduces a flat-rate EUR 3 duty on small p…

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