Partnerblog
Time for action – EBA Guidelines on Remote Customer Onboarding Solutions have been applicable since 2 October 2023
On 22 November 2022, the European Banking Authority (the EBA) published its Guidelines on the use of Remote Customer Onboarding Solutions under Article 13 (1) of Directive (EU) 2015/849 (AMLD V) (the Guidelines).
Implementation of IPA 2023−2024: reintroduction of relance hours and extension of the one-off innovation premium
On 6 April 2023, the social partners, represented in the Group of 10, concluded an Interprofessional Agreement (IPA) on several measures concerning minimum wages, supplementary pensions, flexibility, end of career and the extension of current records.
Report - The Legisway Benchmark for Legal Departments
During the State of the Union on September 13, EU Commission’s President Von der Leyen, proclaimed the EU’s achievements, as well as its challenges.
EU: State of the Union - New rules for the European Works Councils?
During the State of the Union on September 13, EU Commission’s President Von der Leyen, proclaimed the EU’s achievements, as well as its challenges.
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation in public procurement – (not just) another tool in the toolbox - up-date
In a noble attempt to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies to the detriment of fair competition, the EU has introduced the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), which will take full effect on 12 October 2023.
The restructuring expert: The new kid on the block
The Belgian Act of June 7, 2023, transposing the EU Restructuring Directive (2019/1023) into Belgian law, finally entered into force on September 1, 2023.
Reforming the union customs code: a proposal from the European Commission towards harmonizing European Union customs digitalization
On May 17, 2023, ten years after the EU adopted its Union Customs Code (UCC), the European Commission published a proposal intended to begin the complex journey of modernizing this crucial cog in the EUʼs customs union.
La nouvelle loi relative au Registre central des interdictions de gérer
Le 1er août 2023, la nouvelle loi relative au Registre central des interdictions de gérer est entrée en vigueur.
Les règlementations sur la non-concurrence en droit des sociétés
Le principe de base en Belgique est que chacun est libre d’exercer tout commerce, toute profession, tout métier ou toute activité économique, comme il l’entend.
The (Re-) Integration of 50-Plus Individuals in the Legal Job Market: Some Recommendations
As a dedicated Legal Recruitment Partner, we are prepared to assist individuals of diverse ages and from various sectors in finding their ideal jobs.
Belgium's first-ever hydrogen law: three key insights
On 25 July 2023, a new hydrogen law to regulate hydrogen transport through pipelines was published in the Belgian State Gazette.
Expansion of Belgium’s anti-discrimination legislation
Expansion of Belgium’s anti-discrimination. Legislation: Multiple discrimination and discrimination by association and assumption explicitly prohibited by law.
Clauses contractuelles - Capita Selecta
Ces dernières années, un certain nombre de nouvelles lois ont été adoptées et ont une incidence sur la rédaction des contrats commerciaux, comme l'entrée en vigueur, le 1er janvier 2023, du livre 5 du nouveau Code civil (CC), ainsi que le Deal pour l’emploi et d’autres lois en matière de droit du travail.
Additional voluntary overtime system possible until 2025
The social partners have agreed that from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025, employers and employees in all sectors will again be able to make use of additional voluntary overtime, or "relance hours".
Dear online intermediaries: Forewarned is forearmed. New ex parte summary proceedings against large-scale online copyright infringement
Copyrights are very prone to large-scale infringements in the digital world. The European Commission addressed rightsholders’ concerns in this regard through Directive 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market (CDSM Directive), which was implemented in Belgium by the act of 19 June 2022 (the Act).