New set of unfair B2B contract terms for agreements in the supermarket sector
New set of unfair B2B contract terms for agreements in the supermarket sector The Belgian B2B-Law – integrated in the Belgian Code of Economic Law – entered into force on 1 December 2020. This B2B-Law sets out a number of…
The European Commissionʼs Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses: Towards Stricter Enforcement?
On August 1, 2024, the European Commission published its draft Guidelines on abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings.
Game Changer: CJEU Declares FIFA’s Player Transfer Rules Unlawful
On 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg issued a judgment that might change the game for European football clubs.
Processing biometric data of employees: legal considerations under the GDPR
The processing of special categories of personal data - such as biometric data - requires careful attention to legal requirements set out in the GDPR.
Doctrine de l’imprévision ou changement de circonstances du Livre 5 : n’oubliez pas de convenir à l’avance de bonnes dispositions contractuelles
La loi du 28 avril 2022 contenant le Livre 5 « Obligations » du Code civil est entrée en vigueur le 1er janvier 2023.
Measuring Success in Contract Management: Vital KPIs and Benchmarking Strategies for Legal Counsels
The value added by legal departments and contract management is undeniable, yet often difficult to quantify.
Data Act Frequently Asked Questions answered by the EU Commission
The EU Data Act is one of the cornerstones of the EU's Data Strategy and introduces a new and horizontal set of rules on data access and use to boost the EU's data economy.
Forum selection clauses: not just boilerplate clauses.
In practice, it is not always easy to choose the applicable law and jurisdiction when negotiating an international agreement.
Attendance registration in the cleaning sector is now compulsory
As 1 September 2024, a new mandatory attendance registration system has entered into force for cleaning and maintenance activities in Belgium. This measure, established under the Programme Act of 26 December 2022, aims to enhance workplace safety. In this article,…
Commercial and Dispute Resolution
On July 1, 2024, the Belgian Official Gazette published the law of May 15, 2024, aimed at combating excessive debt and protecting enterprises in financial distress.
Tax: News on Transfer Pricing Documentation
The Royal Decrees of 16 June 2024 (replacing the Royal Decrees of 28 October 2016) amend transfer pricing reporting rules.
The New Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
Key takeaways New EU legislation is about to be adopted which will require pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay water pollution costs. More specifically, it will oblige those companies to pay for the clean-up and removal of micropollutants from effluent…
A New Era for Internal Investigations in Belgium: How the Private Investigation Act Will Reshape Your Approach
On 8 May 2024, the Belgian Parliament adopted the Private Investigation Act.
Atténuer les risques juridiques : le guide stratégique pour les services juridiques
En tant que juriste d’entreprise, il est essentiel de comprendre les graves conséquences du non-respect des lois, règlements et obligations contractuelles.
Increase of the employer return guarantee on occupational pensions
As of 1 January 2025, the employer return guarantee on occupational pensions will increase to 2.50%, after having remained stable at 1.75% for the past 9 years.