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28/02/22

The latest modifications of Belgian competition law – What you need to know

On 24 February 2022, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved a modification of Belgian competition law resulting in part from the transpositio…

28/02/22

Inzagerecht belastingplichtige onder druk: pleidooi voor eerherstel van een grondrecht!

Het lijkt in de fiscale praktijk wel meer en meer voor te komen. De fiscale administratie die weigert toegang te geven tot het (volledi…

27/02/22

Handling the new EU and UK sanctions against Russia

Since 2014, the EU has progressively imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Following the latest events, EU member states h…

25/02/22

Cryptocurrencies: new rules and registration for service providers in Belgium

As from 1 May 2022, the activities of certain virtual currency service providers in Belgium will be regulated.

24/02/22

ICSID tribunal declines to revisit its decision in light of the CJEU’s judgment in Komstroy

On 1 February 2022, the tribunal in Infracapital v. Kingdom of Spain (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/18) dismissed Spain’s request to reconsider the trib…

22/02/22

New guidelines from the European Data Protection Board

Under the GDPR, every data subject (job applicants, (former) employees, etc.) has the right to request access to all data held on him or her by the da…

22/02/22

Marchés publics : l'exclusion pour faute professionnelle grave ne nécessite pas de preuve irréfutable

Les pouvoirs adjudicateurs peuvent exclure les candidats ou les soumissionnaires d'une procédure de passation de marché public s'ils ont commis une fa…

22/02/22

Whistleblowing – A guide to Compliance : Part 7 - The Scope of Whistleblower Protection

Crowell & Moring LLP’s series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to …

21/02/22

Virtual asset service providers to be subject to FSMA supervision

Last month, on 27 January, marked the end of an era when the provision of virtual asset services was not a regulated activity in Belgium. A law has no…

21/02/22

Overheidsopdrachten : uitsluiting wegens ernstige beroepsfout vereist geen onomstotelijk bewijs

Aanbesteders kunnen kandidaten of inschrijvers uitsluiten van een plaatsingsprocedure indien deze in de uitoefening van hun beroep een ernstige fout h…

21/02/22

The impact of the implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code in Belgium

At the end of 2021, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved the law transposing the European Electronic Communications Code.

18/02/22

EDPB publishes guidelines on DSARs

On 18 January 2022, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its draft Guidelines on the right of access (the Guidelines). T…

17/02/22

In Vlaanderen is de Woningpas nu ook beschikbaar voor ondernemingen

Sinds de goedkeuring van het decreet van 30 november 2018, kan elke titularis van een zakelijk recht op een residentieel gebouw gesitueerd in Vlaander…

16/02/22

Renewal of the Belgian Competition Authority’s Prosecutor General and assessors

The Belgian Competition Authority comprises of the Investigation and Prosecution Service, in charge of cases settled and simplified merger control dec…

15/02/22

Akkoord over arbeidsdeal: waar mag u zich aan verwachten?

Vorige nacht bereikte de regering een akkoord over de arbeidsdeal. Doelstelling nummer één is meer werkgelegenheid creëren en voor zowel werknemers en…

15/02/22

Belgian DPA holds that IAB’s consent framework infringes GDPR

In a decision of 2 February 2022, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (the “BDPA”) considers that the Transparency and Consent Framework (“TCF”) of …

15/02/22

Late Payment in Belgian Commercial Transactions: What is the Impact of the Changes to the Payment Term Rules?

A new Belgian law, passed on August 14, 2021, has introduced several important changes to the 2002 law on combating late payment in commercial transac…

14/02/22

Voluntary overtime in 2022 - 120 additional relance-hours

In 2022, the system of voluntary overtime is once again extended with an additional 120 relance-hours, applicable in all industries. For these relance…

14/02/22

International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) - Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2022

We are pleased to have contributed to the Belgian chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) - 'Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2…

10/02/22

Nespresso in Delhaizerekken: een lek in het selectief distributiestelsel? What else?

De trouwe Delhaizeklanten konden zich afgelopen week gelukkig prijzen. De supermarktketen zette het nieuwe jaar in met een verrassing: voor een beperk…

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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

08/05/26

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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28/02/22

The latest modifications of Belgian competition law – What you need to know

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Inzagerecht belastingplichtige onder druk: pleidooi voor eerherstel van een grondrecht!

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Handling the new EU and UK sanctions against Russia

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Cryptocurrencies: new rules and registration for service providers in Belgium

24/02/22

ICSID tribunal declines to revisit its decision in light of the CJEU’s judgment in Komstroy

22/02/22

New guidelines from the European Data Protection Board

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Marchés publics : l'exclusion pour faute professionnelle grave ne nécessite pas de preuve irréfutable

22/02/22

Whistleblowing – A guide to Compliance : Part 7 - The Scope of Whistleblower Protection

21/02/22

Virtual asset service providers to be subject to FSMA supervision

21/02/22

Overheidsopdrachten : uitsluiting wegens ernstige beroepsfout vereist geen onomstotelijk bewijs

21/02/22

The impact of the implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code in Belgium

18/02/22

EDPB publishes guidelines on DSARs

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In Vlaanderen is de Woningpas nu ook beschikbaar voor ondernemingen

16/02/22

Renewal of the Belgian Competition Authority’s Prosecutor General and assessors

15/02/22

Akkoord over arbeidsdeal: waar mag u zich aan verwachten?

15/02/22

Belgian DPA holds that IAB’s consent framework infringes GDPR

15/02/22

Late Payment in Belgian Commercial Transactions: What is the Impact of the Changes to the Payment Term Rules?

14/02/22

Voluntary overtime in 2022 - 120 additional relance-hours

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International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) - Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2022

10/02/22

Nespresso in Delhaizerekken: een lek in het selectief distributiestelsel? What else?