News & Articles

03/02/25

Law-Now Entry into force of Book 6 of the Civil Code on extra-contractual liability: impact of the abolition o…

On 1 January 2025, the new Book 6 of the Civil Code on extra-contractual liability entered into force. The new legislation abolishes the quasi-immunit…

30/01/25

Is the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework in danger?

Recent developments have raised significant concerns about the future of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). In this Law-Now article, we give a …

29/01/25

The Supreme Court’s recent Decision on the Burden of Proof in State Immunity Matters Alters the Dynamics of So…

On 19 December 2024, the Belgian Supreme Court made a significant decision that has clarified the complexities surrounding State immunity, the burden …

27/01/25

The CLA 32bis reinforced: new obligations in relation to information and consultation of employees in the even…

Adopted on 17 December 2024 by the National Labor Council (NLC), Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) no. 32/8 (amending CLA no. 32 bis of 7 June 1985) in…

24/01/25

Federal negotiations – imminent impact for investors

As part of the ongoing tax negotiations, major reforms are being considered, which are likely to have a significant impact on investors.

23/01/25

Including “affirmative action measures” in your diversity and inclusion policy: what employers need to know

Promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace has become a key objective for many companies. While working out such a policy, employers often wan…

22/01/25

Belgian bankers must swear an oath on ethical conduct

The Belgian financial sector faces the entry into force on 15 January 2025 of a new disciplinary regime applicable to the banking sector and a compuls…

16/01/25

Companies will need to prepare for Belgium's new Private Investigation Act

The new Private Investigation Act has introduced significant changes to the scope of private investigations for companies in Belgium.

16/01/25

The Belgian Competition Authority publishes its DMA guide

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is an EU regulation that aims at opening up opportunities for innovation in the digital sector in Europe. For this purpo…

15/01/25

Contracting authorities must actively avoid lock-in with IT suppliers

On 9 January 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a significant ruling in Case C-578/23. The Court clarified the conditio…

14/01/25

Nouvelles obligations pour l'employeur en cas de transfert d'entreprise

Op 17 december 2024 heeft de Nationale Arbeidsraad een nieuw artikel 15/2 toegevoegd aan cao nr. 32bis. Met deze wijziging wensen de sociale partners …

14/01/25

La Wallonie réduit de 12,5 % à 3 % les droits d'enregistrement pour l'achat d’une habitation propre et unique

Le Parlement wallon a approuvé une réforme du système fiscal wallon qui introduit une réduction significative du droit d'enregistrement sur les achats…

13/01/25

Mon locataire ne paie pas son loyer, puis-je saisir la caution ?

La caution locative est généralement déposée sur un compte bloqué au nom du locataire mais au bénéfice du propriétaire bailleur.

10/01/25

New information and consultation obligation for a transfer of undertaking

The employer and employee organisations in the National Labour Council have added a new chapter to the well-known CBA 32bis on the safeguarding of emp…

08/01/25

Couverture de la RC décennale dans les produits d’assurance

La responsabilité décennale est définie dans le Code civil belge à l’article 1792 : « Si l’édifice construit à prix fait périt en tout ou en partie pa…

07/01/25

Ook in geval van bemeubelde verhuur zijn buitenlandse huurinkomsten integraal belastbaar in het buitenland

Uit een recent artikel uit De Tijd blijkt dat de gemiddelde aankoopprijs van een vakantiewoning in het buitenland in 2023 met 12% is gestegen tot 323.…

06/01/25

Interdiction du géoblocage injustifié en Europe: ce qu’il faut savoir

06/01/25

EU Tax Alert - Highlights 2024

The “Highlights 2024” edition of the EU Tax Alert is available for download. This edition of the EU Tax Alert provides an overview of the most importa…

03/01/25

Adviezen van advocaten aan overheden niet meer absoluut onttrokken aan de openbaarheid van bestuur?

Is het absolute karakter van artikel 6, § 2, tweede lid, 2° van de Openbaarheidswet verenigbaar met artikel 32 GW? Het Grondwettelijk Hof zal op de vr…

24/12/24

Reforming the public procurement regulatory framework?

Ten years after the introduction of the public procurement directives, Europe is considering reforming the public procurement regulatory framework.