19 results The Pandemic's Impact on Legal Work: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Frameworks, Practical Impacts and Innovation Erik Valgaeren, Jan Joos and Thibau Duquin contributed to the article 'The Pandemic's Impact on Legal Work: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Frameworks, Practical Impacts and Innovation' published by the IBA Business Law International Journal. The latest Legal Updates straight to your mailbox We publish high-quality legal knowledge and insights on our website on a daily basis. If you would like to be promptly informed about the latest developments within your areas of interest, we invite you to sign up for our Legal Updates. 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. TMT seminar series 2024 Following our successful TMT seminar series in 2023, our TMT team is happy to announce five new seminars taking place in 2024. Please find an outline of the seminars in the article below. Belgian watchdog tackles bid rigging In recent cases in the fire protection and private security sectors, the Belgian Competition Authority has made the prosecution of bid-rigging one of its top priorities, imposing hefty fines on infringers for their participation in cartel schemes. Temporary unemployment due to force majeure: extension of simplified procedures On 7 May, 2020, the ONEM/RVA has modified its instructions: the simplified procedures for temporary unemployment due to force majeure resulting from the Covid-19 crisis can be applied up to and including 30 June, 2020. Chômage temporaire pour force majeure : prolongation des procédures simplifiées Ce 7 mai 2020, l’ONEM a modifié ses instructions. La procédure simplifiée pour la mise en chômage temporaire pour force majeure en raison de la crise du Covid-19 est prolongée jusqu'au 30 juin 2020. Financial difficulties due to the coronavirus: what about taxes? In the context of the coronavirus the Belgian tax authorities have issued aid measures concerning taxation with the aim of supporting enterprises and natural persons facing financial difficulties. This short read, provides an overview of these measures. Coronavirus and insurance The coronavirus will impact almost all aspects of the insurance sector and will trigger many insurance policies. It is important to analyse your insurance policy terms and conditions and to determine whether and to what extent you are covered. Employment related questions with regard to the Coronavirus The Coronavirus has an immediate impact on the employment situation of companies and employees. We provide an overview on the most important questions in this regard. Tijdelijke werkloosheid – Maatregelen aangaande telewerk, physical distancing in essentiële en niet-essentiële bedrijven – Sociale verkiezingen Elisabeth en Dieter bespreken tijdelijke werkloosheid ten tijde van Covid-19. Daarnaast verklaren ze de maatregelen aangaande telewerk en physical distancing in bedrijven, en gaan ze dieper in op de impact op de organisatie van de sociale verkiezingen. Temporary authorisations for certain biocidal products to tackle the Corona crisis: unusual times call for unusual (temporary) measures The outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis has been officially acknowledged as a pandemic and public health crisis. In response, the Belgian authorities have decided to proceed with the grant of temporary authorisations for certain biocidal product types. Bijzondere volmachten in tijden van crisis: wat kan en wat niet? Het advies van de Raad van State analyseert een wetsvoorstel voor speciale bevoegdheden tegen de verspreiding van COVID-19, met principes van bijzondere machten en kritische kanttekeningen. Verademing voor grondwetsliefhebbers tijdens lockdown. 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. Impact du coronavirus sur les elections sociales Les élections sociales, prévues tous les 4 ans, devaient avoir lieu du 11 au 24 mai 2020, mais la crise du Covid-19 a perturbé ce processus démarré le 13 décembre 2019, nécessitant une adaptation inévitable. I am suffering significant financial losses as a result of the spread of the corona virus. Is there a possibility of State aid? [Update] COVID-19 brings certain questions to centre stage regarding State aid. In this short read, Peter, Sophie, and Michèle discuss the possibility of State aid in case of significant financial losses as a result of the spread of the corona virus. Le régime des jours fériés pour les collaborateurs en chômage temporaire Depuis le début de la crise du Covid-19, le chômage temporaire est utilisé par les entreprises. Mais qui paie les jours fériés : l'employeur ou l'ONEM ? Supreme Court approves criminal liability of suspect refusing to unlock his smartphone In a groundbreaking judgment, the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) states that the investigating judge may order a suspect to provide the access code of his mobile phone. Hans Van Bavel and Charlotte Conings shed a light on the judgment. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page
The Pandemic's Impact on Legal Work: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Frameworks, Practical Impacts and Innovation Erik Valgaeren, Jan Joos and Thibau Duquin contributed to the article 'The Pandemic's Impact on Legal Work: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Frameworks, Practical Impacts and Innovation' published by the IBA Business Law International Journal.
The latest Legal Updates straight to your mailbox We publish high-quality legal knowledge and insights on our website on a daily basis. If you would like to be promptly informed about the latest developments within your areas of interest, we invite you to sign up for our Legal Updates.
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.
TMT seminar series 2024 Following our successful TMT seminar series in 2023, our TMT team is happy to announce five new seminars taking place in 2024. Please find an outline of the seminars in the article below.
Belgian watchdog tackles bid rigging In recent cases in the fire protection and private security sectors, the Belgian Competition Authority has made the prosecution of bid-rigging one of its top priorities, imposing hefty fines on infringers for their participation in cartel schemes.
Temporary unemployment due to force majeure: extension of simplified procedures On 7 May, 2020, the ONEM/RVA has modified its instructions: the simplified procedures for temporary unemployment due to force majeure resulting from the Covid-19 crisis can be applied up to and including 30 June, 2020.
Chômage temporaire pour force majeure : prolongation des procédures simplifiées Ce 7 mai 2020, l’ONEM a modifié ses instructions. La procédure simplifiée pour la mise en chômage temporaire pour force majeure en raison de la crise du Covid-19 est prolongée jusqu'au 30 juin 2020.
Financial difficulties due to the coronavirus: what about taxes? In the context of the coronavirus the Belgian tax authorities have issued aid measures concerning taxation with the aim of supporting enterprises and natural persons facing financial difficulties. This short read, provides an overview of these measures.
Coronavirus and insurance The coronavirus will impact almost all aspects of the insurance sector and will trigger many insurance policies. It is important to analyse your insurance policy terms and conditions and to determine whether and to what extent you are covered.
Employment related questions with regard to the Coronavirus The Coronavirus has an immediate impact on the employment situation of companies and employees. We provide an overview on the most important questions in this regard.
Tijdelijke werkloosheid – Maatregelen aangaande telewerk, physical distancing in essentiële en niet-essentiële bedrijven – Sociale verkiezingen Elisabeth en Dieter bespreken tijdelijke werkloosheid ten tijde van Covid-19. Daarnaast verklaren ze de maatregelen aangaande telewerk en physical distancing in bedrijven, en gaan ze dieper in op de impact op de organisatie van de sociale verkiezingen.
Temporary authorisations for certain biocidal products to tackle the Corona crisis: unusual times call for unusual (temporary) measures The outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis has been officially acknowledged as a pandemic and public health crisis. In response, the Belgian authorities have decided to proceed with the grant of temporary authorisations for certain biocidal product types.
Bijzondere volmachten in tijden van crisis: wat kan en wat niet? Het advies van de Raad van State analyseert een wetsvoorstel voor speciale bevoegdheden tegen de verspreiding van COVID-19, met principes van bijzondere machten en kritische kanttekeningen. Verademing voor grondwetsliefhebbers tijdens lockdown.
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.
Impact du coronavirus sur les elections sociales Les élections sociales, prévues tous les 4 ans, devaient avoir lieu du 11 au 24 mai 2020, mais la crise du Covid-19 a perturbé ce processus démarré le 13 décembre 2019, nécessitant une adaptation inévitable.
I am suffering significant financial losses as a result of the spread of the corona virus. Is there a possibility of State aid? [Update] COVID-19 brings certain questions to centre stage regarding State aid. In this short read, Peter, Sophie, and Michèle discuss the possibility of State aid in case of significant financial losses as a result of the spread of the corona virus.
Le régime des jours fériés pour les collaborateurs en chômage temporaire Depuis le début de la crise du Covid-19, le chômage temporaire est utilisé par les entreprises. Mais qui paie les jours fériés : l'employeur ou l'ONEM ?
Supreme Court approves criminal liability of suspect refusing to unlock his smartphone In a groundbreaking judgment, the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) states that the investigating judge may order a suspect to provide the access code of his mobile phone. Hans Van Bavel and Charlotte Conings shed a light on the judgment.