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Manifestation nationale du monde judiciaire

Le 20 mars 2025, au 10ème anniversaire de la 'Journée de l’état de droit', magistrats et avocats avaient remis ensemble à Madame la ministre de la justice Verlinden la lettre de re…

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Lawyer Leader Manager - Programme de formation en gestion et leadership

Les avocats sont déjà experts en droit et en procédure, mais la gestion d'un cabinet nécessite des compétences spécifiques auxquelles ils doivent également se former. Conscient d…

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Baker McKenzie Welcomes New Energy & Infrastructure Team to Brussels Office

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Energy & Infrastructure team in Brussels, effective 1 November. The team includes David Haver…

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Deactivation of mailbox and phone number after termination o…

In a decision of 7 October 2025, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data…

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Cyber-fraud and banking vigilance: French case law and lesso…

Recent French judgments from the Nantes Judicial Court have drawn a clear l…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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Wijzigingen aan het Nederlandse taaldecreet

Dat is het gevolg van Europese rechtspraak. Het Hof van Justitie heeft op 16 april 2013 geoordeeld dat in grensoverschrijdende arbeidsverhoudingen het…

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"Class Actions” are now also possible in Belgium

Following the majority of Anglo-Saxon countries (United States, Canada, Australia), the possibility to file a collective claim or “class action” has a…

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Whales slaughter: the International Court of Justice punishes Japan

Les défenseurs du moratoire de 1986 interdisant la chasse commerciale à la baleine en vue de préserver les différentes espèces, ainsi que leur écosyst…

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Airbnb en de Belgische wet: op welke regels moet je letten?

Airbnb en de Belgische wet: op welke regels moet je letten als je gastenkamers aanbiedt in België? De laatste tijd was er nogal wat commotie rond jur…

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Heet van de naald: Grondwettelijk Hof vernietigt bestuurlijke lus RvvB

In het arrest van 8 mei 2014 (nr. 74/2014) heeft het Grondwettelijk Hof de (Vlaamse) regelgever wederom pijnlijk op de vingers getikt. Deze keer moet …

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New Belgian Banking Act published in Belgian Official Journal

The Banking Act replaces the Act of 22 March 1993 on the legal status and supervision of credit institutions. The Banking Act lays down new rules, int…

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Constitutional Court - repeal - electricity - division of competences in relation to tariffs

Dans cet arrêt, la Cour annule l’article 11 du décret de la Région flamande du 28 juin 2013 contenant diverses dispositions en matière d’énergie. Cett…

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The Court of Justice rules on internal fine allocation between companies belonging to the same undertaking and…

On 10 April 2014, the Court of Justice handed down two judgments concerning the gas insulated switchgear cartel (Joint cases C-231/11, C-232/11 P and …

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Update - how can a trademark owner claim back a domain name?

If you are a trademark owner, and you find that someone else has registered a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark, …

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Enfin un cadre juridique pour la coopération intercommunale interrégionale

Le principal élément de cet accord est que le droit applicable sur chaque association intercommunale interrégionale (y compris l'autorité de surveilla…

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Council of State - repeal - electricity - primary and secondary reserve

Dans cet arrêt, le Conseil d’Etat (CE) annule l’arrêté ministériel du 23 décembre 2011 imposant des conditions de prix et de fourniture pour l’approvi…

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Belgium lists legal arrangements to be disclosed

The law of 30 July 2013 introduced an obligation for Belgian resident individuals to declare whether they, their spouse, or their minor children are t…

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European Parliament Adopts Directive to Facilitate Damages Claims for Antitrust Violations

On 17 April 2014, the European Parliament adopted a directive intended to strengthen the private enforcement of competition law by removing a number o…

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The European Parliament voted on and adopted the Community Trade Mark legislative package at its plenary sessi…

On 25 February, the European Parliament voted on the package, including some important amendments. The new provisions adopted by the European Parliame…

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Wijziging van de verplichtingen van genoteerde vennootschappen inzake periodieke informatieverstrekking

De regering versoepelt nog net op het einde van deze legislatuur de informatieverplichtingen voor beursgenoteerde vennootschappen.

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Projet de loi codifiant la matière de la propriété intellectuelle

Dans le cadre de la mise en place progressive du Code de droit économique, le projet de loi codifiant la matière de la Propriété Intellectuelle a été …

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Proposal for a directive to protect know-how, and interesting case law in Belgium

The EU Commission recently presented its proposal for a directive on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) a…

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De rol van de buitenlandse notaris bij successieplanning is nog niet uitgespeeld

Recentelijk bezorgde de fiscale administratie de gespecialiseerde estate planners, maar ook alle vooruitziende belastingplichtige geïnteresseerden, on…

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Antitrust and technology transfer agreements

On 29 March 2014, the European Commission adopted a revised competition regime for technology transfer agreements.

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Credit card companies under scrutiny from competition authorities

On 26 February 2014, the European Commission rendered the commitments offered by Visa Europe legally binding. These commitments involve significantly …

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