84 results To what extent does the WAMCA procedure allow for collective actions for damages due to breaches of the GDPR? Whether it is possible to claim collective damages for an alleged breach of the GDPR by means of WAMCA proceedings has been a recent question within the mass damages practice. What information on this topic can be found in legislation, case law and litera DaniĂ«l Stein new senior associate at Stibbe We are pleased to announce that DaniĂ«l Stein will be joining Stibbeâs Amsterdam office as senior associate. His appointment as from 1 October 2023 will further strengthen our Litigation and Arbitration practice. Compliance with the information duty by hyperlink to general terms and conditions The applicability of a choice-of-court clause in general terms and conditions referred to by a hyperlink in the contract does NOT require the other party to have ticked a separate box for consent to the applicability of those GT&C. Granting of declaratory relief sought in collective action: new limitation period for all related individual claims? The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently ruled that if a collective action within the meaning of Article 3:305a (old) of the Dutch Civil Code leads to the granting of the requested declaratory relief. Stibbe appoints two new counsel in Brussels We are pleased to announce that the Brussels office of Stibbe has appointed Tobe Inghelbrecht (Litigation & Arbitration) and Renaud Smal (Environment & Planning) as Counsel, effective 1 January 2024. Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as âqualified entitiesâ By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as âqualified entitiesâ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers. Stibbe Brussels appoints five new Counsel Stibbe Brussels has promoted Bastiaan Schelstraete (Environment & Planning), Stefanie François (Environment & Planning), David Verwaerde (Dispute Resolution), Lizelotte De Maeyer (Tax) and Pieter-Jan Leemen (Banking & Finance) to Counsel. Public Dutch Scheme automatically recognized in the EU from 9 January 2022 Since 9 January 2022, the public type of the Dutch Scheme is automatically recognized in the EU under the European Insolvency Regulation. This will be further discussed in this blog. Brexit and Private International Law (Part 2 of 2) This second of two blogs discusses the enforcement of UK court judgments in the Netherlands and applicable law. It also gives a brief overview of other EU PIL instruments that have ceased to apply to the UK from 1 January 2021. Stibbe advises BP Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU. Brexit and Private International Law (Part 1 of 2) Since 1 January 2021, EU regulations simplifying cross-border litigation no longer apply in relation to the UK and â in most cases â to parties based in the UK. Climate case Milieudefensie et al. â The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell. Column: Ontneem incidentrapportages niet hun toegevoegde waarde In deze column uit Monique haar zorg over de zichtbare tendens waarbij de toegevoegde waarde van deze incidentrapportages onder druk komt te staan. Courts take lenient approach to standing of âidealisticâ claim foundations under Dutch class action regime Recent case law on the standing of âidealisticâ claim foundations shows courtsâ lenient approach. Structural sustainability cannot be enforced through liability In her inaugural lecture at Leiden University on 22 March, Branda Katan spoke about enforcing sustainability through liability. The number of civil cases against companies is expected to increase in the coming years. Amsterdam Court of Appeal grants standing in collective action about alleged manipulation of interest rate benchmarks Contrary to the Amsterdam District Courtâs judgment, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal granted Stichting Elco Foundation standing in a collective action against several banks and brokers based on alleged manipulation of interest rate benchmarks. MondelÄzâs fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined MondelÄz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints. Happy first anniversary! One year of the Vifo Act: an update On the first of June, the Dutch national security investment screening regime (the Vifo Act) celebrated its first anniversary. Time to take stock of key findings and forthcoming developments. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page
To what extent does the WAMCA procedure allow for collective actions for damages due to breaches of the GDPR? Whether it is possible to claim collective damages for an alleged breach of the GDPR by means of WAMCA proceedings has been a recent question within the mass damages practice. What information on this topic can be found in legislation, case law and litera
DaniĂ«l Stein new senior associate at Stibbe We are pleased to announce that DaniĂ«l Stein will be joining Stibbeâs Amsterdam office as senior associate. His appointment as from 1 October 2023 will further strengthen our Litigation and Arbitration practice.
Compliance with the information duty by hyperlink to general terms and conditions The applicability of a choice-of-court clause in general terms and conditions referred to by a hyperlink in the contract does NOT require the other party to have ticked a separate box for consent to the applicability of those GT&C.
Granting of declaratory relief sought in collective action: new limitation period for all related individual claims? The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently ruled that if a collective action within the meaning of Article 3:305a (old) of the Dutch Civil Code leads to the granting of the requested declaratory relief.
Stibbe appoints two new counsel in Brussels We are pleased to announce that the Brussels office of Stibbe has appointed Tobe Inghelbrecht (Litigation & Arbitration) and Renaud Smal (Environment & Planning) as Counsel, effective 1 January 2024.
Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as âqualified entitiesâ By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as âqualified entitiesâ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers.
Stibbe Brussels appoints five new Counsel Stibbe Brussels has promoted Bastiaan Schelstraete (Environment & Planning), Stefanie François (Environment & Planning), David Verwaerde (Dispute Resolution), Lizelotte De Maeyer (Tax) and Pieter-Jan Leemen (Banking & Finance) to Counsel.
Public Dutch Scheme automatically recognized in the EU from 9 January 2022 Since 9 January 2022, the public type of the Dutch Scheme is automatically recognized in the EU under the European Insolvency Regulation. This will be further discussed in this blog.
Brexit and Private International Law (Part 2 of 2) This second of two blogs discusses the enforcement of UK court judgments in the Netherlands and applicable law. It also gives a brief overview of other EU PIL instruments that have ceased to apply to the UK from 1 January 2021.
Stibbe advises BP Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU.
Brexit and Private International Law (Part 1 of 2) Since 1 January 2021, EU regulations simplifying cross-border litigation no longer apply in relation to the UK and â in most cases â to parties based in the UK.
Climate case Milieudefensie et al. â The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell.
Column: Ontneem incidentrapportages niet hun toegevoegde waarde In deze column uit Monique haar zorg over de zichtbare tendens waarbij de toegevoegde waarde van deze incidentrapportages onder druk komt te staan.
Courts take lenient approach to standing of âidealisticâ claim foundations under Dutch class action regime Recent case law on the standing of âidealisticâ claim foundations shows courtsâ lenient approach.
Structural sustainability cannot be enforced through liability In her inaugural lecture at Leiden University on 22 March, Branda Katan spoke about enforcing sustainability through liability. The number of civil cases against companies is expected to increase in the coming years.
Amsterdam Court of Appeal grants standing in collective action about alleged manipulation of interest rate benchmarks Contrary to the Amsterdam District Courtâs judgment, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal granted Stichting Elco Foundation standing in a collective action against several banks and brokers based on alleged manipulation of interest rate benchmarks.
MondelÄzâs fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined MondelÄz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints.
Happy first anniversary! One year of the Vifo Act: an update On the first of June, the Dutch national security investment screening regime (the Vifo Act) celebrated its first anniversary. Time to take stock of key findings and forthcoming developments.