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Interview met Alexander Snyers Feitelijk bestuur: een grondige analyse leidt tot een pleidooi voor wetgevend ingrijpen
Obtaining a permit in Flanders, especially for a major infrastructure project, often feels like a calvary.
Constitutional Court annuls Flemish duty to remain alert and relativity requirement in administrative procedural law
Obtaining a permit in Flanders, especially for a major infrastructure project, often feels like a calvary.
The EDPB's Opinion on EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
On February 28, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted its Opinion 5/2023 (the “Opinion”) on the draft adequacy decision of the European Commission regarding the EU-U.S.
Future insolvency and business restructuring in Belgium: five things you need to know
The Belgian legislator is preparing a legal framework on insolvency law to expand the restructuring toolbox.
EU unveils Net Zero Industry Act to boost competitiveness in Europe
The European Commission has unveiled a new regulatory proposal which aims to boost Europe’s industrial policy amidst increasing global competition, energy supply concerns and the ongoing climate crisis.
Is AI a game changer for your corporate legal department?
Twenty years ago, Vialegis introduced the concept of Legal Interim Management to the Belgian market in response to the increasing demand for temporary legal profiles.
Getting the Most Out of a Collaboration with a Legal Interim Manager: Key Tips and Insights
Twenty years ago, Vialegis introduced the concept of Legal Interim Management to the Belgian market in response to the increasing demand for temporary legal profiles.
Upcoming EU Directive on equal pay and pay transparency to combat the gender pay gap
At the end of 2022 the European Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on the proposal for a directive to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and woman through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms.
Track en trace systems in employees vehicles recent developments in case law of protection rules
There is no specific law on track & trace in Belgium, but employee tracking does raise questions under both privacy and data protection law.
New changes to Discrimination law and bullying at work: extension of protection rules
Climate change poses significant challenges to policymakers, and addressing it requires a concerted effort from governments, businesses, and individuals. The European Union (EU) has taken a leading role in tackling climate change, and one of its key policy tools is the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS).
General obligation to compensate employees for home-work commute by bicylce
On January 24, 2023, the social partners of the National Labor Council signed CBA No. 164 regarding the employer's intervention in travel by bicycle between the home and the workplace.
Is your business considering digitalization for legal? Here are 5 of the most important to know.
The trend in digitalization in legal departments is one of rapid growth. Companies are increasingly adopting legal technology solutions to automate management of their legal matters and streamline processes.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): large companies and listed companies will soon be subject to new requirements in terms of publication and audit of sustainability information.
Trends in M&A
After an absolute record year in 2021, the international M&A market had a varied 2022 with a strong first half of the year but significantly lower deal volumes in the second half of the year, especially in the higher end of the market.
Antitrust in 2023: 10 key themes - growing unpredictability and brand new enforcement tools
In 2023 antitrust enforcement globally will continue to respond to calls for it to do more to address a range of crises and social concerns. Authorities are being given enhanced powers and new tools, and are tackling cases that they might not have pursued a few years ago.
The importance of company culture in the attraction and retention of legal talent
It is difficult to attract talent. Candidates are not inclined to change jobs easily. A competitive salary is not the sole driver anymore.