What is the impact of the AI Act for the use of artificial intelligence in business processes?
The AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024, and within a period of two years, the majority of the obligations for companies must be complied with. For companies that use artificial intelligence (AI) in their business processes, the countdown has begun.
Vacances annuelles : Nouveautés en 2024
En 2024, le paysage législatif belge concernant le droit aux vacances annuelles a connu des changements significatifs. De nouvelles règles permettent maintenant aux travailleurs de reporter certains jours de congé d’une année à l’autre et de maintenir leurs jours de congé en cas d’incapacité de travail tombant pendant leurs vacances.
Mandatory time registration for most cleaning activities as of 1 September 2024
There is under Belgian law no broad requirement for every employer to have a time registration system in place, notwithstanding the case law of the European Court of Justice requiring such a system.
Corporate Sustainbility Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) approved by EU
After the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2022, the EU has now also enacted a second directive aiming at improving the ESG and corporate social responsibility of companies active within the EU.
The introduction of a duty to actively monitor the right to work of subcontractor staff
Workers who are not a national of an EU-Member State, need in principle a work permit in order to be allowed to work in Belgium.
Transposition of the NIS 2 Directive into Belgian law to strengthen cybersecurity
The law establishing a framework for the cybersecurity of network and information systems of general importance for public safety (the NIS 2 Act) was published in the Belgian State Gazette on 17 May 2024.
Synthetic data – a miracle cure or a data protection headache?
Synthetic data, a term lacking a precise legal definition, broadly refers to data artificially generated to resemble the characteristics of real data, including their structure and statistical distribution.
Takeaways from the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU on Climate and Energy Topics
In the aftermath of the European elections, institutions are adjusting their priorities for the next Commission's mandate.
Chemicals PFAS restriction proposal
The introduction of the 'essential use' concept and its possible impact on the PFAS restriction proposal.
Getting Ready For a Group Discount – The European Commission’s Updated Guidance on Joint Purchasing Arrangements
The European Commission recently revised its Guidelines on Horizontal Cooperation Agreements.
Measuring the level of maturity of your legal function
Bénéficiez de l'expertise d'Alan Ragueneau et des experts Wolters Kluwer
Which investments fall under the scope of the EU regulation on the screening of foreign direct investments?
Investments by foreign investors, whose ultimate beneficial owners are located outside the European Union, have been under significant scrutiny for the past decade.
An introduction to contract drafting tools for company lawyers
The legal tech landscape has grown significantly in recent years, making it challenging for company lawyers to keep track of the available tools and solutions.
Mastering digital transformation contract discussions with cloud hyperscalers
The legal tech landscape has grown significantly in recent years, making it challenging for in-house lawyers to keep track of the available tools and solutions.
AI in legal practice: Insights from Vialegis recruitment consultants
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, one topic has taken center stage with great attention: Artificial Intelligence (AI). At Vialegis, we've been at the forefront of exploring the intersection of law and technology, recognizing the transformative potential AI holds for legal departments worldwide.