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11/04/25

Eerste Vonnis ten Gronde van UPC in Brussel | Primeur

Op 17 januari 2025 voltrok zich een primeur voor het octrooirecht in het Eengemaakt Octrooigerecht (Unified Patent Court, afgekort “UPC”): voor het ee…

11/04/25

Gdpr and geolocation of professional vehicles

In a recent decision, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) reviewed an employer’s use of geolocation system company vehicles. An employee chall…

10/04/25

Protégez vos droits de propriété intellectuelle grâce aux IP vouchers

Vous souhaitez enregistrer votre marque ou votre dessin ou modèle dans les prochains mois ? Durant l’année 2025, il est à nouveau possible pour les en…

09/04/25

Unfair Clauses in B2C and B2B Contracts: Be Aware of Different Sanctions

In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the …

09/04/25

Court of Justice of the EU rules on jurisdiction in cross-border IP disputes (BSH v Electrolux (C-339/22))

In its landmark judgement of 25 February 2025, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) clarifies the rules on jurisdiction in cross-border IP disputes i…

08/04/25

Coalition agreement: update

On 27 March 2025, the parliament approved the act to increase the limit for student work to 650 hours per year (instead of 475 hours/year). This chang…

07/04/25

The European Commission consults on draft State aid framework supporting Clean Industrial Deal

On 11 March 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its draft State aid framework supporting the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF)…

07/04/25

CSRD Implementation | Amendments to the Belgian Companies and Associations Code

Previously, we reported on the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”), including who must comply and when the CSRD becomes applicabl…

04/04/25

De fiscale regularisatie is weldra terug! De opportuniteiten en tarieven op een rij.

Binnenkort wordt het weer mogelijk om kapitalen en inkomsten, waarvan niet kan worden aangetoond dat ze hun normale belastingregime hebben ondergaan, …

04/04/25

EU has adopted the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD)

On 27 November 2024, the EU legislator adopted the Directive (EU) 2025/1 of 27 November 2024 establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution …

04/04/25

New Private Investigations Act | Key Considerations for Employers Investigating Their Employees

Private investigations can be a valuable tool for employers, enabling them to assess employee conduct and gather evidence in cases such as internal fr…

03/04/25

Baisse des droits d’enregistrement : du nouveau en Wallonie !

La Région Wallonne a récemment adopté une réforme significative des droits d’enregistrement, visant à réduire le taux d’imposition. Cette réforme est…

03/04/25

The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal: Reconciling Competitiveness and Decarbonization

On February 26, the European Commission presented its Clean Industrial Deal (CID). As a follow-up to the European Green Deal, the CID aims to strength…

02/04/25

The Belgian reform of the Civil Code goes on | A new law for specific contracts

After the adoption of Book 5 (law of obligations) in 2022 and Book 6 (law of torts) in 2024, the year 2025 should see the adoption of the Book 7 of th…

01/04/25

Boek 7 Burgerlijk Wetboek: de wijzigingen voor (lokale) besturen

Sinds de wet van 13 april 2019 tot invoering van een Burgerlijk Wetboek (en tot invoering van Boek 8 “Bewijs”) kent ons Burgerlijk Wetboek een grondig…

01/04/25

The IOS-procedure

Since 2016, the law has provided for an administrative procedure for the recovery of undisputed and payable monetary debts in B2B relationships. This …

31/03/25

UK ETAs: who needs one and when?

If you are a business inviting visitors to the UK or an individual visiting (or transiting landside through) the UK, you may be affected by the UK’s e…

31/03/25

“A new way of going Bankrupt”: One year of Pre-packing under Belgian insolvency law

The Belgian procedure of private bankruptcy preparation, better known as the “silent bankruptcy” (“stil faillissement”), “flash bankruptcy” (“flitsfai…

28/03/25

The new Belgian government’s public health policy: 10 key take-aways for pharma policy

The new Belgian federal government has outlined its vision for public health in a policy paper under the slogan “More money for health, more health fo…

25/03/25

CJEU Ruling on Working Time Registration: Implications for Belgian Employers

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a significant ruling on the 19 December 2024, confirming employers’ obligations under Directi…

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Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven versterkt partnerteam met strafrechtexpert Mr. Marijn Van Nooten

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Baker Tilly Law Belgium versterkt M&A-praktijk met nieuwe partner

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Important update on Belgian public procurement

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Abolition of the federal interest deduction: impact on non‑r…

08/05/26

The CEPANI 2026 Arbitration Rules: 5 Key Changes

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11/04/25

Eerste Vonnis ten Gronde van UPC in Brussel | Primeur

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Gdpr and geolocation of professional vehicles

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Protégez vos droits de propriété intellectuelle grâce aux IP vouchers

09/04/25

Unfair Clauses in B2C and B2B Contracts: Be Aware of Different Sanctions

09/04/25

Court of Justice of the EU rules on jurisdiction in cross-border IP disputes (BSH v Electrolux (C-339/22))

08/04/25

Coalition agreement: update

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The European Commission consults on draft State aid framework supporting Clean Industrial Deal

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CSRD Implementation | Amendments to the Belgian Companies and Associations Code

04/04/25

De fiscale regularisatie is weldra terug! De opportuniteiten en tarieven op een rij.

04/04/25

EU has adopted the Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD)

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New Private Investigations Act | Key Considerations for Employers Investigating Their Employees

03/04/25

Baisse des droits d’enregistrement : du nouveau en Wallonie !

03/04/25

The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal: Reconciling Competitiveness and Decarbonization

02/04/25

The Belgian reform of the Civil Code goes on | A new law for specific contracts

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Boek 7 Burgerlijk Wetboek: de wijzigingen voor (lokale) besturen

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The IOS-procedure

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UK ETAs: who needs one and when?

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“A new way of going Bankrupt”: One year of Pre-packing under Belgian insolvency law

28/03/25

The new Belgian government’s public health policy: 10 key take-aways for pharma policy

25/03/25

CJEU Ruling on Working Time Registration: Implications for Belgian Employers