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.
Risico’s Juridisch Beheersen: De Strategische Gids voor Juridische Afdelingen
Als bedrijfsjurist is het essentieel om de ernstige gevolgen van het niet naleven van wetten, voorschriften en contractuele verplichtingen te begrijpen.
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.
Europese Natuurherstelwet: ook een impact op uw project?
De Europese Natuurherstelwet, aangenomen in juni 2024, is een baanbrekende verordening die voor het eerst juridisch bindende doelstellingen vaststelt voor het herstel van natuur en ecosystemen binnen de Europese Unie.
New AML Regulation Comes Into Force
On 9 July 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing (AMLR) came into effect.
AI op het kruispunt van technologische ontwikkeling en ethische dilemma’s
Al eeuwenlang transformeert technologische vooruitgang elke dag opnieuw ons leven, zowel privé als professioneel.
One year of the FSR: the first (in-depth) investigations and the impact on international trade dynamics
One year of the FSR: the first (in-depth) investigations and the impact on international trade dynamics On 12 July 2024, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) celebrated its first anniversary. This novel regulatory instrument provides the European Commission with three specific…
Trends in the legal recruitment market
Sara Beernaert, Sara Berquin and Karolien Eeckhoudt, three of our leading legal recruitment partners, share their perspectives on the trends that are currently reshaping the legal recruitment market.