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31/03/10

The “polluter pays” principle combined with an authority’s measures for de-pollution of soil – Council of Stat…

An authority’s measures to remediate ex-landfill and the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP).

31/03/10

Only the manifest ugliness of a building constitutes a serious 'difficult to repair' disadvantage – Council of…

Architectural ugliness is a relative notion that doesn’t constitute a grave loss.

31/03/10

Companies facing financial difficulties : duty of deciding

In a decision of 4 December 2008, the Court of Appeal of Brussels repeated the principles of directors’ liability in the event of unreasonable conti…

31/03/10

European Commission approves restructuring plan for Dex

The European Commission decided in its decision of 26 February 2010 to approve a restructuring plan for Dexia.

31/03/10

Should aid be granted to firms in difficulty?

A study of hypothetical scenarios relating to the restructuring of state aid was published on behalf of the European Commission.

31/03/10

Law concerning the continuity of enterprises : companies facing financial difficulties 1 – tax administration …

The courts underline that the participation , in the general interest, of the tax administration in the recovery of companies was a part of the obje…

31/03/10

New Commercial Practices and Consumer Protection Act

On 18 March 2010, the Belgian Senate approved a bill on commercial practices and consumer protection (hereinafter the "CPA") which will repeal the Fai…

29/03/10

Hardship accepted under the CISG

The Belgian Supreme Court has ruled that circumstances which were not reasonably foreseeable at the time of the conclusion of an agreement and which i…

26/03/10

The act on the corporate governance statement and the remuneration of directors and executives of listed compa…

In the wake of various international initiatives, the Belgian legislator has set its rules on the bonuses and severance payments for the directors and…

23/03/10

New Belgian law on corporate governance

On 18 March 2010, the Senate approved the new Corporate Governance Act, which had already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies. The new Act will b…

23/03/10

Sabam v. Scarlet

On 28 January 2010, the Brussels Court of Appeal issued a decision in a case brought by Sabam, a copyright collecting society, against Scarlet, an Int…

23/03/10

Deux propositions de loi afin de lutter contre le téléchargement illégal

L’industrie du disque connaît depuis plusieurs années une crise profonde dont une des causes n’est autre que le téléchargement illégal de fichiers mus…

23/03/10

La loi allemande sur la détention de données déclarée inconstitutionnelle

Ecrite dans la foulée de la déclaration du Conseil Européen du 25 mars 2004 sur la lutte contre le terrorisme, la directive 2006/24/CE du Parlement eu…

22/03/10

Foreign nationals allowed to perform volunteer work

A draft law allowing foreign nationals to perform volunteer work in Belgium has been approved by the Belgian Senate on 10 December 2009.

18/03/10

No lump sum valuation of mobile phone benefits

In our newsflash of 7 December 2009, we announced the approval of a draft Royal Decree by the Council of Ministers relating to the valuation of the be…

17/03/10

Collective bonus plan

Since 1 January 2008, it has been possible for employers in Belgium to introduce a collective bonus system eligible for favourable tax and social secu…

17/03/10

BENELUX OR COMMUNITY TRADEMARK - How to choose after the recent decision of the BOIP

More than ever, the question whether you should apply for a Benelux or a Community trademark depends on your business strategy and especially on…

17/03/10

A new variant on the BVBA/SPRL

The Belgian House of Representatives recently passed the Act of 12 January 2010 creating a new variant on the so-called starter BVBA/SPRL or S-BVBA/SP…

17/03/10

Update on the new disclosure obligation for payments to tax havens and on bank secrecy

The fight against tax fraud is gaining increasing attention worldwide, and Belgium is no exception. To this end, a number of new measures have been an…

17/03/10

Belgium introduces criminal sanctions for violation of REACH

On 1 June 2008, most provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of 19 December 2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restric…

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Wolters Kluwer neemt leverancier van juridische AI-software Libra Technology GmbH over

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Liberius welcomes Dr. Jan-Henning Strunz as new partner

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A new owner for LexGO

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Voorstel van decreet: MER-screening overgeheveld naar hogere…

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Stikstof en verduurzamingsactiviteiten: wordt verduurzamen b…

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31/03/10

The “polluter pays” principle combined with an authority’s measures for de-pollution of soil – Council of Stat…

31/03/10

Only the manifest ugliness of a building constitutes a serious 'difficult to repair' disadvantage – Council of…

31/03/10

Companies facing financial difficulties : duty of deciding

31/03/10

European Commission approves restructuring plan for Dex

31/03/10

Should aid be granted to firms in difficulty?

31/03/10

Law concerning the continuity of enterprises : companies facing financial difficulties 1 – tax administration …

31/03/10

New Commercial Practices and Consumer Protection Act

29/03/10

Hardship accepted under the CISG

26/03/10

The act on the corporate governance statement and the remuneration of directors and executives of listed compa…

23/03/10

New Belgian law on corporate governance

23/03/10

Sabam v. Scarlet

23/03/10

Deux propositions de loi afin de lutter contre le téléchargement illégal

23/03/10

La loi allemande sur la détention de données déclarée inconstitutionnelle

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Foreign nationals allowed to perform volunteer work

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No lump sum valuation of mobile phone benefits

17/03/10

Collective bonus plan

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BENELUX OR COMMUNITY TRADEMARK - How to choose after the recent decision of the BOIP

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A new variant on the BVBA/SPRL

17/03/10

Update on the new disclosure obligation for payments to tax havens and on bank secrecy

17/03/10

Belgium introduces criminal sanctions for violation of REACH