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EU: New EU agreement on the impact of cross-border telework on the applicable social security legislation
The applicable social security system is regulated by Regulation (EC) No. 883/2004. When COVID-19 forced everyone to work from home, the normal rules were temporarily set aside so teleworking from another member states did not have any impact on the applicable social security legislation (the “no-impact exception”).
Impact of book 5 of the civil code on m&a – Capita Selecta
On 1 January 2023, new Books 1 (“General Dispositions”) and 5 (“Obligations”) of the Belgian Civil Code (“BCC”) have entered into effect for contracts signed as from that date.
Interview met Alexander Snyers Feitelijk bestuur: een grondige analyse leidt tot een pleidooi voor wetgevend ingrijpen
Obtaining a permit in Flanders, especially for a major infrastructure project, often feels like a calvary.
Constitutional Court annuls Flemish duty to remain alert and relativity requirement in administrative procedural law
Obtaining a permit in Flanders, especially for a major infrastructure project, often feels like a calvary.
Overmacht en imprevisie
Op 1 juli 2022 werd Boek 5 “Verbintenissen” van het nieuw Burgerlijk Wetboek gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad.
The EDPB's Opinion on EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
On February 28, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) adopted its Opinion 5/2023 (the “Opinion”) on the draft adequacy decision of the European Commission regarding the EU-U.S.
Future insolvency and business restructuring in Belgium: five things you need to know
The Belgian legislator is preparing a legal framework on insolvency law to expand the restructuring toolbox.
EU unveils Net Zero Industry Act to boost competitiveness in Europe
The European Commission has unveiled a new regulatory proposal which aims to boost Europe’s industrial policy amidst increasing global competition, energy supply concerns and the ongoing climate crisis.
Is AI a game changer for your corporate legal department?
Twenty years ago, Vialegis introduced the concept of Legal Interim Management to the Belgian market in response to the increasing demand for temporary legal profiles.
Getting the Most Out of a Collaboration with a Legal Interim Manager: Key Tips and Insights
Twenty years ago, Vialegis introduced the concept of Legal Interim Management to the Belgian market in response to the increasing demand for temporary legal profiles.
Upcoming EU Directive on equal pay and pay transparency to combat the gender pay gap
At the end of 2022 the European Parliament and Council reached a political agreement on the proposal for a directive to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and woman through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms.
Interview met Roel Verheyden
Afdwinging van aansprakelijkheid na het faillissement van een vennootschap: een pleidooi voor een aantal (wets)wijzigingen.
Maakt ChatGPT de bedrijfsjurist overbodig?
Sinds ChatGPT eind november 2022 de wereld stormenderhand veroverde, rijst bij vele beroepsgroepen dezelfde vraag: is mijn job bedreigd, ben ik binnenkort overbodig?
Bewijsnood bij inbreuken op bedrijfsgeheimen en oneerlijke concurrentie
Stel u voor, uw operationeel manager neemt ontslag om een ‘sabbatical’ te nemen. Een week later stelt u vast dat hij een concurrerende activiteit start in samenwerking met uw belangrijkste leverancier. Bovendien maken ook twee collega’s de overstap. Uw klanten worden systematisch benaderd en per toeval ontdekt u in de professionele mailbox van uw operationeel manager dat offerte aanvragen van klanten verborgen werden gehouden en werden doorgestuurd naar een ander e-mailadres van die manager.
Track en trace systems in employees vehicles recent developments in case law of protection rules
There is no specific law on track & trace in Belgium, but employee tracking does raise questions under both privacy and data protection law.
New changes to Discrimination law and bullying at work: extension of protection rules
Climate change poses significant challenges to policymakers, and addressing it requires a concerted effort from governments, businesses, and individuals. The European Union (EU) has taken a leading role in tackling climate change, and one of its key policy tools is the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS).