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De Artifical Intelligence Act formeel aangenomen
De Artificial Intelligence Act of AIA is de eerste Europese wetgeving met wereldwijde impact die horizontale regels vastlegt voor de ontwikkeling, het op de markt brengen en het gebruik van AI-systemen.
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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.
The Cyber Resilience Act: A new era for cybersecurity
While the AI Act has garnered significant attention, the European Cyber Resilience Act (‘CRA’) passed the first legislative hurdle on the same date with much less fanfare.
EU Member States fail to reach agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Proposal
The EU has recently adopted the AI Act, in full called the “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and amending certain union legislative acts”.
New legislation on extra-contractual liability: how does it affect the liability of directors and employees ?
On 1 February 2024, the draft Act introducing Book 6 of the New Civil Code on extra-contractual liability (tort law) was approved in Parliament. It is expected that the new Book 6 will enter into effect on 1 January 2025.
What does the AI Act mean for employers?
The EU has recently adopted the AI Act, in full called the “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and amending certain union legislative acts”.
Distributieovereenkomsten in een internationale context: overzicht van dwingende wetgeving in andere EU-landen
Vaak worden internationale fabrikanten gewaarschuwd voor het opzetten van een distributienetwerk in België gelet op de verregaande bescherming van een Belgische distributeur bij beëindiging van de samenwerking. In het buitenland daarentegen zou een distributeur geen bijzondere bescherming genieten zodat men gemakkelijk afscheid zou kunnen nemen.
AIFMD II enters into force – the implementation period has started
On 15 April 2024, the directive amending the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD II) entered into force.
Which companies have the obligation to introduce an internal reporting channel for whistleblowers?
The European Whistleblower Directive was transposed into Belgian legislation end of 2022 (Act of 28 November 2022 on the protection of reporters of breaches of Union or national law established within a legal entity in the private sector).
A new European Commission proposal on foreign direct investment screening: towards greater harmonization?
On June 20, 2023, the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published a Joint Communication on the European Economic Security Strategy.
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Considerations when contracting about AI-sytems
With the recent approval of the AI Act by the European Parliament in mid-March, it is crucial to start thinking about the impact of AI systems (and the AI Act) on your organisation and to implement contractual safeguards when entering into agreements concerning AI systems.
Drowning in Data? Tactics for Legal Professionals to Conquer the Information Overload
Welcome to the exciting world of increasing laws and regulations, where each choice proves how important it is to have accurate and useful information. Legal experts are constantly dealing with a flood of information, but don't worry. In this vast digital landscape, bright ideas are emerging to guide the way forward.
EU enhances consumer rights by banning eco-generic claims and early obsolescence
The EU legislature recently adopted a new Directive aiming to empower consumers through better protection against unfair practices, and more transparent and clearer information on labels. N.B. This is not the Green Claims Directive, which is still being discussed by the EU institutions.
Reform Social Penal Code takes shape
The Social Penal Code of 2010 has been modified many times during the last decade, but after a major evaluation in 2017 by the Advisory Council of Social Penal Law and a first draft legislative project of the beginning of 2023, a legal proposal to reform the code has been introduced in Parliament and is set to be approved before the deadline of 8 May.