461 results Digital Law Up(to)date: (1) Parliamentary initiatives about cyber attacks; (2) ‘Zero tariff’ options before the CJEU; and (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption In this blog, we briefly present three interesting matters in the field of digital law: (1) Parliamentary initiatives to tackle cyber attacks; (2) 'Zero tariff' options and open internet access do not mix; (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption. Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers. Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a social-criminal case Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a prominent social-criminal case before the Antwerp correctional court. The case was crucial for the company and its business model, as it focuses on the use of individual contractors for parcel deliveries. Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models. Human Rights Obligations of Companies: International Regulation and Shifts in Focus This article explores the evolution of business and human rights law, examines the EU framework in this context, and highlights the significance of human rights due diligence for companies. Stibbe advises various financial sector clients on a broad range of ESG/Sustainable finance legal and financial regulatory queries Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group assisted various financial sector clients on interpretation, implementation and compliance issues under the EU SFDR, the EU CSRD, the EU Taxonomy Regulation and Delegated Acts and capital requirements under CRR. Bestuurdersaansprakelijkheid ten aanzien van ESG: stemmingmakerij of een reëel risico? Het thema duurzaamheid is buitengewoon actueel en de aandacht voor ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) zal de komende periode onverminderd groot blijven. Het juridische landschap is op dit vlak volop in ontwikkeling. Stibbe Luxembourg lawyers co-author the second edition of the SFDR Implementation Guide Edouard d'Anterroches (Partner) and Nicolas Pradel (Senior Associate) co-authored the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Implementation Guide published on 11 April 2023. D&I-beleid: maakt belofte schuld? Het maatschappelijk belang van diversiteit en inclusie (D&I) blijft toenemen. Ondernemingen zullen – ook vanwege de nieuwe Corporate Governance Code 2022 - steeds vaker D&I-beleid vaststellen, wat waarschijnlijk steeds concreter en serieuzer zal worden. Stibbe advises ESG investors Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group advises institutional investors on their investments (equity, debt, units) in various ESG and Impact funds (‘Article 8’ and ‘Article 9’ SFDR funds). CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods. CBAM: de verplichtingen die nu en straks gelden voor importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen Per 1 oktober 2023 is het Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in werking getreden. Importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen moeten rapporteren over de emissies die vrijkomen bij de productie van die goederen. Frequent ESG disclosure issues under the EU Sustainable Finance framework explained ESMA publishes explanatory notes to various concepts under the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Benchmark Regulation. CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications The importance of strategic-level engagement with sustainability matters in response to the CSRD should not be underestimated. This requires a shift in mindset from simply complying with regulations to considering sustainability as a key business issue. Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act (CSRD) submitted to the Lower House The Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act was submitted to the Lower House on 13 January 2025. Wetsvoorstel implementatie richtlijn duurzaamheidsrapportering (CSRD) ingediend bij Tweede Kamer Op 13 januari 2025 is het Wetsvoorstel implementatie richtlijn duurzaamheidsrapportering ingediend bij de Tweede Kamer. Het wetsvoorstel strekt tot implementatie van de Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Rules against deforestation: the effect and coming into effect of the Deforestation Regulation Developments regarding the regulation on deforestation. In this blog we address the most prominent matters. Regels tegen ontbossing: de werking en inwerkingtreding van de Ontbossingsverordening Ontwikkelingen op het gebied van de nieuwe regelgeving over ontbossing. In dit blog bespreken wij de belangrijkste punten. Pagination Previous page Page 18 Current page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Next page
Digital Law Up(to)date: (1) Parliamentary initiatives about cyber attacks; (2) ‘Zero tariff’ options before the CJEU; and (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption In this blog, we briefly present three interesting matters in the field of digital law: (1) Parliamentary initiatives to tackle cyber attacks; (2) 'Zero tariff' options and open internet access do not mix; (3) Council of State, GDPR and encryption.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers.
Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a social-criminal case Stibbe assisted a parcel distribution company in a prominent social-criminal case before the Antwerp correctional court. The case was crucial for the company and its business model, as it focuses on the use of individual contractors for parcel deliveries.
Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models.
Human Rights Obligations of Companies: International Regulation and Shifts in Focus This article explores the evolution of business and human rights law, examines the EU framework in this context, and highlights the significance of human rights due diligence for companies.
Stibbe advises various financial sector clients on a broad range of ESG/Sustainable finance legal and financial regulatory queries Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group assisted various financial sector clients on interpretation, implementation and compliance issues under the EU SFDR, the EU CSRD, the EU Taxonomy Regulation and Delegated Acts and capital requirements under CRR.
Bestuurdersaansprakelijkheid ten aanzien van ESG: stemmingmakerij of een reëel risico? Het thema duurzaamheid is buitengewoon actueel en de aandacht voor ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) zal de komende periode onverminderd groot blijven. Het juridische landschap is op dit vlak volop in ontwikkeling.
Stibbe Luxembourg lawyers co-author the second edition of the SFDR Implementation Guide Edouard d'Anterroches (Partner) and Nicolas Pradel (Senior Associate) co-authored the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Implementation Guide published on 11 April 2023.
D&I-beleid: maakt belofte schuld? Het maatschappelijk belang van diversiteit en inclusie (D&I) blijft toenemen. Ondernemingen zullen – ook vanwege de nieuwe Corporate Governance Code 2022 - steeds vaker D&I-beleid vaststellen, wat waarschijnlijk steeds concreter en serieuzer zal worden.
Stibbe advises ESG investors Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group advises institutional investors on their investments (equity, debt, units) in various ESG and Impact funds (‘Article 8’ and ‘Article 9’ SFDR funds).
CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods.
CBAM: de verplichtingen die nu en straks gelden voor importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen Per 1 oktober 2023 is het Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in werking getreden. Importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen moeten rapporteren over de emissies die vrijkomen bij de productie van die goederen.
Frequent ESG disclosure issues under the EU Sustainable Finance framework explained ESMA publishes explanatory notes to various concepts under the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Benchmark Regulation.
CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications The importance of strategic-level engagement with sustainability matters in response to the CSRD should not be underestimated. This requires a shift in mindset from simply complying with regulations to considering sustainability as a key business issue.
Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act (CSRD) submitted to the Lower House The Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act was submitted to the Lower House on 13 January 2025.
Wetsvoorstel implementatie richtlijn duurzaamheidsrapportering (CSRD) ingediend bij Tweede Kamer Op 13 januari 2025 is het Wetsvoorstel implementatie richtlijn duurzaamheidsrapportering ingediend bij de Tweede Kamer. Het wetsvoorstel strekt tot implementatie van de Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Rules against deforestation: the effect and coming into effect of the Deforestation Regulation Developments regarding the regulation on deforestation. In this blog we address the most prominent matters.
Regels tegen ontbossing: de werking en inwerkingtreding van de Ontbossingsverordening Ontwikkelingen op het gebied van de nieuwe regelgeving over ontbossing. In dit blog bespreken wij de belangrijkste punten.