11 results Digital Law Up(to)date: Purchasing a prepaid mobile phone anonymously is no longer possible The Belgian Constitutional Court has validated the law of 1 September 2016, removing the possibility to buy a prepaid mobile phone card anonymously. Digital Law Up(to)date: From 'confidentiality of letters' to 'confidentiality of private communications'? The Belgian Parliament published a proposal to amend art. 29 of the Belgian Constitution. If adopted, art. 29 should read as follows: “The confidentiality of private communications is inviolable, except in the cases and conditions established by law”. Cease fire on troubled companies! Royal Decree temporarily suspends enforcement Royal Decree No. 15 introduces a temporary moratorium amid COVID-19, shielding debtor-companies from enforcement measures and bankruptcy declarations. Finding your way through the maze of Belgian aid measures available to businesses in times of COVID-19 In order to help companies in these dire times of COVID-19, Belgium’s federal and regional governments have provided an arsenal of aid measures. Sophie Van Besien, Michèle de Clerck and Peter Wytinck provide an overview. Real estate and the impact of COVID-19 COVID-19 is increasingly disrupting our real estate industry. This article provides you with answers to some of the legal questions raised by the real estate industry during this crisis. Inclusion of a property in the inventory of the Brussels-Capital Region's real estate heritage What impact could the inclusion of a property in the Brussels-Capital Region's real estate heritage inventory have on your project? Are there any specific measures required? Is the demolition of such a property prohibited? Unpacking the Federal Coalition Agreement (2025-2029): Key Implications for the Real Estate Industry With the recent formation of a new Belgian federal government, the real estate sector is facing some important changes. By breaking down the federal coalition agreement (2025-2029), we explore what to expect in the upcoming years. ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations. Hello new school year, hello new insolvency legislation: amendments to insolvency law enter into force today Today the Act of 7 June 2023 transposing the EU Restructuring Directive (2019/1023) enters into force. Belgian Competition Authority confirms jurisdiction for M&A transactions in hospital sector On 14 July 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority confirmed its jurisdiction to review M&A transactions between hospitals, regardless of whether these hospitals belong to the same hospital network. C'est le ton qui fait la musique – The end of employer copyrights? The CJEU decision in the National Orchestra of Belgium decision shakes up employer copyright in the Netherlands. With new consent and compensation requirements, are your employment contracts still airtight? Discover the implications of the decision here.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Purchasing a prepaid mobile phone anonymously is no longer possible The Belgian Constitutional Court has validated the law of 1 September 2016, removing the possibility to buy a prepaid mobile phone card anonymously.
Digital Law Up(to)date: From 'confidentiality of letters' to 'confidentiality of private communications'? The Belgian Parliament published a proposal to amend art. 29 of the Belgian Constitution. If adopted, art. 29 should read as follows: “The confidentiality of private communications is inviolable, except in the cases and conditions established by law”.
Cease fire on troubled companies! Royal Decree temporarily suspends enforcement Royal Decree No. 15 introduces a temporary moratorium amid COVID-19, shielding debtor-companies from enforcement measures and bankruptcy declarations.
Finding your way through the maze of Belgian aid measures available to businesses in times of COVID-19 In order to help companies in these dire times of COVID-19, Belgium’s federal and regional governments have provided an arsenal of aid measures. Sophie Van Besien, Michèle de Clerck and Peter Wytinck provide an overview.
Real estate and the impact of COVID-19 COVID-19 is increasingly disrupting our real estate industry. This article provides you with answers to some of the legal questions raised by the real estate industry during this crisis.
Inclusion of a property in the inventory of the Brussels-Capital Region's real estate heritage What impact could the inclusion of a property in the Brussels-Capital Region's real estate heritage inventory have on your project? Are there any specific measures required? Is the demolition of such a property prohibited?
Unpacking the Federal Coalition Agreement (2025-2029): Key Implications for the Real Estate Industry With the recent formation of a new Belgian federal government, the real estate sector is facing some important changes. By breaking down the federal coalition agreement (2025-2029), we explore what to expect in the upcoming years.
ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.
Hello new school year, hello new insolvency legislation: amendments to insolvency law enter into force today Today the Act of 7 June 2023 transposing the EU Restructuring Directive (2019/1023) enters into force.
Belgian Competition Authority confirms jurisdiction for M&A transactions in hospital sector On 14 July 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority confirmed its jurisdiction to review M&A transactions between hospitals, regardless of whether these hospitals belong to the same hospital network.
C'est le ton qui fait la musique – The end of employer copyrights? The CJEU decision in the National Orchestra of Belgium decision shakes up employer copyright in the Netherlands. With new consent and compensation requirements, are your employment contracts still airtight? Discover the implications of the decision here.