The shift towards platform liability: four judgments, one clear direction of travel
There was a time when “we’re just the platform” was close to a legal magic word. Host the content, don’t look too closely, and Article 14 of the e-Commerce Directive (now Article 6 of the Digital Services Act) would generally…
Un cyberincident, plusieurs obligations de notification
À partir du 11 septembre 2026, l’obligation de notification prévue à l’art. 14 du Cyber Resilience Act s’appliquera. Les fabricants de produits comportant des éléments numériques devront dès lors notifier les vulnérabilités activement exploitées et les incidents graves, avec un…
La nouvelle loi belge sur la recherche privée : ce que les organisations doivent savoir avant de lancer une enquête interne
Les enquêtes internes occupent aujourd’hui une place de plus en plus importante dans la gouvernance d’entreprise et la Compliance. Les organisations sont régulièrement amenées à examiner des soupçons de fraude, de faute professionnelle, de conflit d’intérêts, d’utilisation abusive de données,…
Belgium expands flexi-jobs and shortens notice periods for new employees
The flexi-job system was introduced by the Act 16 November 2015 stipulating various provisions in social matters.
Initially, the system only applied to hotels, restaurants and pubs. The key idea was that people employed for at least 80% of the full-time working time could take a second job in a hotel, restaurant or pub and they would get favourable tax and social security conditions on the remuneration earned in the second job.
The M&A Process Step by Step: Key Takeaways from the June 25 Webinar
On 25 June 2026, Aubry Daerden (Partner), Ward Overlaet (Associate), and Anass Arbage (Associate) from the Brussels office of Crowell & Moring LLP presented a webinar titled "The M&A Process Step by Step: A Practical Guide for Junior Legal Counsel." The session was organized for the Belgian Institute for Company Lawyers (IBJ / IJE) and offered a practice-oriented walkthrough of the main phases, documents, and negotiation dynamics that structure M&A deals. This article summarizes the key insights shared during that session.
New Prospectus Rules: What the Amendment to Delegated Regulation 2019/980 Means for Issuers
On 7 May 2026, the European Commission adopted a new delegated regulation (C(2026) 2876) amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 (the “Amended Delegated Regulation”).
Belgium’s pension reform: early retirement and the bonus–malus impact for HR
The Belgian pension reform set out in the 2025–2029 government agreement aims to improve the financial sustainability of the system and to progressively harmonise the rules applicable to employees, self-employed workers and public sector employees. Some measures have already been…
Summary Note – 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum, Copenhagen, 21–22 May 2026
Held on 21-22 May in Copenhagen, the 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum brought together EU institutions, system operators, regulators, project promoters, financial institutions and civil society under the co-organisation of the European Commission and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities.
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.
L’accord de niveau de service : d’un instrument classique de qualité à un élément de conformité
L’accord de niveau de service, ou Service Level Agreement (« SLA »), a longtemps été principalement un instrument commercial et opérationnel : un accord entre un prestataire de services informatiques et un client concernant la qualité, la disponibilité et la continuité d’un service..
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”).
L’intelligence émotionnelle comme boussole du juriste à l’ère de l’IA
L’intelligence artificielle s’impose de plus en plus dans le monde juridique. Rien d’étonnant à cela : ce que l’IA est capable de faire aujourd’hui est impressionnant.
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.…