IBJ joins the UIA
The Institute of Company Lawyers (IBJ-IJE) has recently joined the International Association of Lawyers (UIA) as a collective member. Founded in 1927, the UIA is a truly global and multicultural organization of the legal profession, bringing together individual members and…
New legislation in respect of termination of employment contracts
Unlike a dismissal, which is a unilateral act, a termination by mutual consent is based on the agreement of both employer and employee. It stems from the general contractual principle that parties may end a contract through their mutual will.
Workload is no excuse: Belgian DPA reaffirms large impact of right of access
In a decision dated 6 May 2026 (No. 97/2026), the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) once again underlines how far-reaching the GDPR right of access really is.
Client alert: From checkout to opt-out: the EU withdrawal button is here – what E-commerce businesses need to know
From June 19, 2026, all online traders active within the EU are required to provide a “withdrawal button” on their websites and apps. The introduction of this withdrawal button represents a significant shift in the online consumer cancellation landscape. In this alert, we provide an overview of what this requirement means in practice and why compliance is so important.
Belgian transposition of CRD VI: M&A provisions, governance and third-country branches
With the transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/1619 (“CRD VI”), Belgium introduces far-reaching amendments to the Law of 25 April 2014 on the status and supervision of credit institutions (the “Banking Law”).
What Does Critical Thinking About AI Mean for Company Lawyers?
By now, every company lawyer has been told that using AI calls for critical thinking. But critical thinking about what, exactly? About AI’s output, obviously. About the tools and one’s own use of AI, fair enough. But about the company’s…
The Act of 18 May 2026 introduces several changes to existing employment law rules on works regulations, part-time work, night work and notice periods.
The Act of 18 May 2026 introduces several changes to existing employment law rules on works regulations, part-time work, night work and notice periods. The changes entered into force on 1 June 2026. Below we discuss the five main changes.…
The new “cents index” and wage moderation
A new program law introducing changes to automatic wage indexation from 1 June 2026 was published in the Belgian official state journal. This newsflash explains the wage moderation mechanism and its implications, and outlines a couple of attention points for HR.
Belgian Council of State invalidates sales regulations as incompatible with EU law
In three landmark decisions issued on 20 May 2026, the Belgian Council of State has ruled that article VI.25, §1, §1 of the Belgian Economic Law Code (‘BEC’) prohibiting the use of the term ‘sales’ (‘solden’/’soldes’) or equivalent terms outside…
Interview with Dominique Meert, speaker at the LSSA sessions “Smart Prompting: GenAI for Company Lawyers”
Dominique Meert, Founder of The Visual Lawyer & 2KnowHow2
How long should HR data be retained where the law is silent? The CNIL reference framework as a benchmark
Under the GDPR, personal data must be retained for no longer than necessary in light of the purpose of the processing. While certain retention periods are expressly defined under Belgian law – in particular in tax and social security matters…
A $2.5 Million Lesson in Trademark Maintenance: The Nike “Total 90” Story
Nike’s Total 90 football boots were among the most iconic sports products of the early 2000s, worn by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Roberto Carlos and Luis Figo. Two decades later, just ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, the brand is back. Its revival, however, has triggered a complex trademark dispute that holds valuable lessons for trademark owners everywhere.