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Het Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer Rapport 2023
Het jaarlijkse rapport onder 700 juridische professionals van advocatenkantoren en juridische afdelingen in de VS en Europa onthult een aantal belangrijke inzichten en trends die van invloed zijn op de toekomst van de juridische sector.
Belgium: Changes to reductions in social security contributions for first hires as of 2024 )
In order to boost the creation of employment, Belgium knows a system of reductions of the social security contributions paid for the first employees hired by a company.
Belgian Data Protection Authority publishes checklist on the correct use of cookies and similar technologies
The Belgian Data Protection Authority (BDPA) has issued a checklist on the correct usage of cookies and similar technologies, reaffirming its stringent stance on these matters. This checklist, long-anticipated by those in the field, provides insights into various contentious issues.
Twee jaar Boek 3 “Goederen” Burgerlijk Wetboek voor de praktijkjurist
Op 1 september 2021 trad het nieuwe goederenrecht in werking. In dit artikel bespreken wij enkele vernieuwingen en aandachtspunten waarmee de praktijkjurist de voorbije 2 jaar geconfronteerd werd.
European Data Protection Supervisor Releases New Opinion on the EU’s Proposed AI Act
On October 24, 2023, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), which is the supervisory authority for the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs), published a new opinion on the widely discussed proposal for an EU Regulation laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (commonly known as the AI Act Proposal).
Examples of When To Notify Data Breaches
A personal data breach has to be notified to the competent data protection authority (DPA), except when the breach is considered “unlikely to result in a risk” (Article 33 GDPR). Data subjects also need to be notified if the breach is deemed “likely to result in a high risk” (Article 34 GDPR).
Geschillenregeling in vennootschappen: de specifieke situatie van wederzijdse vorderingen tot uitsluiting
Bij Intersentia verscheen het ‘Handboek geschillenregeling in vennootschappen. Uitsluiting en uittreding van aandeelhouders’ van prof. dr. Bernard Tilleman, gewoon hoogleraar KU Leuven, en Willem Van de Putte, doctorandus-assistent KU Leuven Campus Kulak Kortrijk.
Secondary use of data for AI: which law applies?
Data is the fuel of artificial intelligence (AI). The availability and quality of data are crucial for the development and performance of AI systems. However, data is often collected and stored for specific purposes, such as healthcare, business, or research, and not necessarily intended or suitable for AI applications.
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.
De nieuwe wet betreffende het Centraal Register van Bestuursverboden
Op 1 augustus 2023 trad de nieuwe wet betreffende het Centraal Register van Bestuursverboden in werking.