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11/03/13

EFSA & restrictions for neonicotinoids

On 16 January, EFSA published its report concerning the impact of neonicotinoids on honey bees. While in its report EFSA highlights a "number of risks…

11/03/13

A new look at the Belgian judicial reorganization through transfer under judicial supervision

Judicial reorganization through transfer under judicial supervision, despite being too often underestimated, offers a genuine attempt to rescue all or…

11/03/13

Fund investment advisory services continue to benefit from the VAT fund management exemption

The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed, in case C-275/11 GfBk Gesellschaft für Börsenkommunikation mbH dated 7 March 2013, that fund…

08/03/13

The ban on animal testing under the Cosmetics Regulation

Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (the "Cosmetics Regulation"), which w…

08/03/13

Increasing the employment rate of older workers: myth or reality?

Collective Bargaining Agreement no. 104 concerning the implementation of a plan for the employment of older workers in companies, which entered into f…

08/03/13

Belgium – Investing in real estate: Recent changes and trends

The Belgian real estate market is facing several recent changes - mainly relating to taxation and town-planning matters - and we have noticed new tren…

06/03/13

European green light for the resolution plan for the Dexia group and restructuring plan for Belfius subject to…

On 28 December 2012, the European Commission authorized the resolution plan for the Dexia group and restructuring plan for Belfius, subject to certain…

06/03/13

Nanomaterials and Regulatory framework

At a recent meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL), ten EU Member States called for stricter regulation of nanomaterials.

05/03/13

De sociale ruling wordt eindelijk realiteit!

Een arbeidsrelatie kan worden aangegaan door een werknemer of door een zelfstandige. Het fundamenteel verschil is het al dan niet bestaan van een geza…

04/03/13

Stedenbouwkundige inbreuk wettigt geen staking van het gebruik

Wanneer een stedenbouwkundige inbreuk gepleegd wordt, kunnen de bevoegde overheden onder specifieke voorwaarden overgaan tot de stillegging van de wer…

04/03/13

Détenir un compte courant débiteur envers sa société peut constituer une infraction pénale !

Le tribunal correctionnel de Bruxelles a jugé que les éléments constitutifs de l’infraction d’abus de biens sociaux sont présents lorsqu’un dirigeant …

04/03/13

Belgian Chamber of Representatives approves new competition legislation

Yesterday the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved a package of new competition legislation. This introduces several major changes, including s…

01/03/13

Royal Decree introduces mandatory Collective Action Clauses for issues of Belgian Sovereign Notes

On Friday 21 February 2013, the Belgian Official Gazette published a Royal Decree introducing mandatory Collective Action Clauses for issues of Belgia…

01/03/13

Uitsluitsel over verlenging ‘verdachte’ periode bij niet geregistreerde schenkingen

In eerdere nieuwsbrieven werd reeds uitgebreid toelichting gegeven over de fiscale regels omtrent de schenking en vererving van familiale onderneminge…

01/03/13

Issues Paper on the revision of the Community Framework for State aid for RDI

On 12 December 2012, the Commission published an Issues Paper which identifies the most relevant areas for reflection regarding the revision of the Fr…

27/02/13

Aangifte buitenlandse levensverzekeringen verplicht vanaf aanslagjaar 2013

Eind 2012 werden tal van nieuwe fiscale maatregelen van kracht. Een belangrijke nieuwe maatregel is de verplichting tot aangifte van buitenlandse leve…

27/02/13

The Belgian Privacy Commission publishes a recommendation on data breaches

As a consequence of certain recent data compromise cases, the Belgian Privacy Commission on 21 January 2013, has published a recommendation (01/2013) …

26/02/13

New European Service Innovation Center

The European Commission recently established the European Service Innovation Centre (ESIC) to support regions in the design of better policies to tran…

26/02/13

Nieuwe wet maakt een vrijwillige erfenissprong mogelijk

De Wet van 10 december 2012 zorgt voor een aantal wijzigingen aan de huidige regels betreffende de onwaardigheid om te erven, de herroeping van giften…

26/02/13

A more accessible and simplified statute for e-money institutions

Directive 2009/110/EG of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on the taking up, pursuit and prudential supervision of the b…

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European Commission publishes official proposal for new Public Procurement Regulation

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Un développement majeur pour les avocats en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment

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Greenwashing : quand le droit s’invite dans votre stratégie marketing

09/09/26

Wanneer is jouw recruitment AI-tool een high risk systeem?

09/09/26

Antwerp Enterprise Court holds that disputes concerning the …

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11/03/13

EFSA & restrictions for neonicotinoids

11/03/13

A new look at the Belgian judicial reorganization through transfer under judicial supervision

11/03/13

Fund investment advisory services continue to benefit from the VAT fund management exemption

08/03/13

The ban on animal testing under the Cosmetics Regulation

08/03/13

Increasing the employment rate of older workers: myth or reality?

08/03/13

Belgium – Investing in real estate: Recent changes and trends

06/03/13

European green light for the resolution plan for the Dexia group and restructuring plan for Belfius subject to…

06/03/13

Nanomaterials and Regulatory framework

05/03/13

De sociale ruling wordt eindelijk realiteit!

04/03/13

Stedenbouwkundige inbreuk wettigt geen staking van het gebruik

04/03/13

Détenir un compte courant débiteur envers sa société peut constituer une infraction pénale !

04/03/13

Belgian Chamber of Representatives approves new competition legislation

01/03/13

Royal Decree introduces mandatory Collective Action Clauses for issues of Belgian Sovereign Notes

01/03/13

Uitsluitsel over verlenging ‘verdachte’ periode bij niet geregistreerde schenkingen

01/03/13

Issues Paper on the revision of the Community Framework for State aid for RDI

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Aangifte buitenlandse levensverzekeringen verplicht vanaf aanslagjaar 2013

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The Belgian Privacy Commission publishes a recommendation on data breaches

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New European Service Innovation Center

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Nieuwe wet maakt een vrijwillige erfenissprong mogelijk

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A more accessible and simplified statute for e-money institutions

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