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29/08/14

Belgian Supreme Court Confirms Directors’ Interim Powers Following Expiry of Mandate

On 27 June 2014, the Belgian Supreme Court (Hof van Cassatie/Cour de Cassation) handed down a judgment concerning the powers of a director during the …

28/08/14

The temporary withdrawal of the right to practise medicine

The law of 10 April 2014 modifying Royal Decree No. 78 of 10 November 1967 concerning the exercise of healthcare professions introduces a new proced…

27/08/14

Bedrijfsafvalwater lozen in RWZI's in het Vlaams Gewest: verduidelijking en procedures over de af te sluiten s…

Voor lozing van het meeste niet-huishoudelijk afvalwater in rioolwaterzuiveringsinfrastructuren (RWZI's) is vaak speciale aandacht nodig en moeten apa…

27/08/14

European Court of Justice specifies conditions under Article 8(3) of the Copyright Directive governing an inju…

In a decision of 27 March 2014, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) held that Article 8(3) of Directive 2001/29/EC (the “Copyright Direc…

26/08/14

Updated Legislative Framework for Markets in Financial Instruments (MiFID II)

Directive 214/65/EU on Markets in Financial Instruments repealing Directive 2004/39/EC (“MiFID I”) and Regulation (EU) 600/2014 on Markets in Financia…

26/08/14

MLC entered into force in Belgium on 21 August 2014

The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) was ratified by Belgium one year ago and has, according to article VIII of the convention, now entered…

25/08/14

The practice of homeopathy finally regulated

It took 15 years to apply (part of) the law of 29 April 1999 on non-conventional practices. Homeopathy was finally regulated, following the publicat…

25/08/14

Schrems vs. Facebook

Maximilian Schrems zet zijn kruistocht tegen Facebook verwoed verder. Na verscheidene procedures voor de Privacycommissies van Ierland, Luxemburg en D…

22/08/14

General Court Clarifies the Conditions of Genuine Use of Trade Mark

On 5 June 2014, the General Court of the European Union (the "General Court") handed down a judgment in joined cases T-495/12 to T-497/12. The General…

22/08/14

As of 1 September 2014, collective redress of damages due to competition law infringement is possible

The Law of 28 March 2014 (MB 29 April 2014, effective date 1 September 2014) introduces a collective redress in the Belgian Economic Code. With this…

21/08/14

Le changement d'intermédiaire d'assurance – La nouvelle procédure applicable à partir d’octobre 2014

Selon la pratique et les usages actuellement en vigueur dans le secteur de l'assurance, le droit à la commission est lié directement à la police d'a…

20/08/14

Duty to Disclose when Making Ex Parte Request for Anti-counterfeiting Seizure

On 30 April 2014, the Court of Appeal of Antwerp (the “Court of Appeal”) confirmed the invalidation of the ex parte order granting an anti-counterfeit…

20/08/14

New European Rules for the financing of important projects of common European interest

The European Commission adopted on 13 June 2014 a new communication to support important projects of common European interest.

20/08/14

Unpaid company representatives and mandatory social insurance: clarity at last

In principle, company representatives are subject to the mandatory social insurance system of self-employed persons. Until recently, the legislation …

19/08/14

Swap contracts – Unforeseen circumstances

The Portuguese Supreme Court, on the basis of the doctrine of unforeseen circumstances, created by the financial crisis, has blessed the termi…

19/08/14

Svensson-case: European Court of Justice rules hyperlinking to protected works can be done without consent

In 2012, the Court of Appeal of Svea (Sweden) submitted to the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) preliminary questions on whether providing hyperlin…

18/08/14

ECJ: Internet Browsing Does Not Amount To Copyright Infringement

On 5 June 2014, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “ECJ”) held that browsing websites without first obtaining the authorisation from the …

18/08/14

The European Parliament approves directive on damages claims in the event of antitrust violations

On 17 April 2014, the European Parliament approved a proposal for a directive which will bring in rules to help victims of infringements of antitrust …

15/08/14

Abuse of Company Goods Put at Disposal of Employees

Most companies offer a remuneration package to their employees which not only contains the fixed monthly salary, but also benefits in kind, including …

15/08/14

Court of Appeal of Antwerp confirms Yahoo!'s obligation to cooperate with law enforcement agencies

On 20 November 2013, the Court of Appeal of Antwerp partially confirmed the Criminal Court of Dendermonde’s judgment dated 2 March 2009. The Criminal …

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New European rules on consumer credit transposed into Belgian law

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White collar and investigations partner Isabelle De Smedt joins Dentons’ Litigation practice in…

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European Union: New UBO Rules Come into Force

17/07/26

The three-times-rent rule holds: Council of State clarifies …

16/07/26

New notification obligation for automatic renewals also affe…

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29/08/14

Belgian Supreme Court Confirms Directors’ Interim Powers Following Expiry of Mandate

28/08/14

The temporary withdrawal of the right to practise medicine

27/08/14

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27/08/14

European Court of Justice specifies conditions under Article 8(3) of the Copyright Directive governing an inju…

26/08/14

Updated Legislative Framework for Markets in Financial Instruments (MiFID II)

26/08/14

MLC entered into force in Belgium on 21 August 2014

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The practice of homeopathy finally regulated

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Schrems vs. Facebook

22/08/14

General Court Clarifies the Conditions of Genuine Use of Trade Mark

22/08/14

As of 1 September 2014, collective redress of damages due to competition law infringement is possible

21/08/14

Le changement d'intermédiaire d'assurance – La nouvelle procédure applicable à partir d’octobre 2014

20/08/14

Duty to Disclose when Making Ex Parte Request for Anti-counterfeiting Seizure

20/08/14

New European Rules for the financing of important projects of common European interest

20/08/14

Unpaid company representatives and mandatory social insurance: clarity at last

19/08/14

Swap contracts – Unforeseen circumstances

19/08/14

Svensson-case: European Court of Justice rules hyperlinking to protected works can be done without consent

18/08/14

ECJ: Internet Browsing Does Not Amount To Copyright Infringement

18/08/14

The European Parliament approves directive on damages claims in the event of antitrust violations

15/08/14

Abuse of Company Goods Put at Disposal of Employees

15/08/14

Court of Appeal of Antwerp confirms Yahoo!'s obligation to cooperate with law enforcement agencies