269 results Fewer or more consumer rights for a more sustainable world? On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March, our consumer law experts discuss what legal measures can be taken to reduce the negative impact on climate. Meer of minder consumentenrechten voor een duurzamere wereld? Ter gelegenheid van World Consumer Rights Day op 15 maart bespreken onze experten in het consumentenrecht welke wettelijke maatregelen genomen kunnen worden om de negatieve impact op het klimaat te verminderen. Colour shifting risks: cartel fines for alleged indirect info exchange upheld National courts upheld the approach by two national competition authorities towards indirect information exchange, lowering the standard of proof for collusion by competitors when receiving competitively sensitive information from a buyer (or supplier). 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. Medical devices market – FAMPH contribution on turnover – Only Belgian turnover subject to the contribution Stakeholders in the medical devices market established in Belgium or carrying out activities in Belgium have to pay a Belgian contribution on their turnover related to the medical devices. Nieuwe hernieuwbare energierichtlijn: wijzigingen inzake garanties van oorsprong, vergunningen en RFNBO’s Op 20 november 2023 trad richtlijn (EU) 2023/2413 tot herziening van de Hernieuwbare Energierichtlijn (EU) 2018/2001 (“RED III”) in werking. De lidstaten krijgen 18 maanden om RED III om te zetten. 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. Belgian Competition Authority concludes first hybrid cartel proceedings On 23 October 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority (the BCA) concluded its first hybrid cartel proceedings by imposing a fine of EUR 778.777 on CERP SA (CERP) for participating in anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution sector. 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. Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024. 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. Stibbe nomme deux nouveaux counsels à Bruxelles Le bureau bruxellois de Stibbe a nommé Tobe Inghelbrecht (Litigation & Arbitration) et Renaud Smal (Environment & Planning) en tant que counsel, à compter du 1er janvier 2024. Stibbe benoemt twee nieuwe counsels in Brussel Het Brusselse kantoor van Stibbe heeft Tobe Inghelbrecht (Litigation & Arbitration) en Renaud Smal (Environment & Planning) benoemd tot counsel, met ingang van 1 januari 2024. International Comparative Legal Guide - Patents Law & Regulations - Belgium Chapter The ICLG to Patents Law & Regulations covers common issues in patent laws and regulations – including enforcement, amendment, licensing, term extension, and prosecution. 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. Stibbe Bruxelles nomme cinq nouveaux Counsels Stibbe à Bruxelles a nommé Bastiaan Schelstraete (Environment & Planning), Stefanie François (Environment & Planning), David Verwaerde (Dispute Resolution), Lizelotte De Maeyer (Tax) et Pieter-Jan Leemen (Banking & Finance) en tant que Counsel. Publicité comparative des prix : prétendre faussement d’avoir le prix le plus bas est une pratique commerciale déloyale, mais être un concurrent et parler négativement de cette pratique à des tiers l'est aussi Le Président du tribunal de commerce d'Anvers a ordonné la cessation d'une publicité comparative illicite suggérant que l'entreprise offre un prix globalement plus avantageux, tant par rapport au marché dans son ensemble que par rapport à un concurrent. Une liste de clients obtenue illégalement ne peut être utilisée pour débaucher les clients d'un concurrent La Cour d'appel de Gand a jugé que le fait d'approcher activement les clients d'un concurrent, en utilisant une liste de clients obtenue illégalement, constitue un débauchage illégal et viole les secrets commerciaux. Pagination Previous page Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page
Fewer or more consumer rights for a more sustainable world? On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March, our consumer law experts discuss what legal measures can be taken to reduce the negative impact on climate.
Meer of minder consumentenrechten voor een duurzamere wereld? Ter gelegenheid van World Consumer Rights Day op 15 maart bespreken onze experten in het consumentenrecht welke wettelijke maatregelen genomen kunnen worden om de negatieve impact op het klimaat te verminderen.
Colour shifting risks: cartel fines for alleged indirect info exchange upheld National courts upheld the approach by two national competition authorities towards indirect information exchange, lowering the standard of proof for collusion by competitors when receiving competitively sensitive information from a buyer (or supplier).
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.
Medical devices market – FAMPH contribution on turnover – Only Belgian turnover subject to the contribution Stakeholders in the medical devices market established in Belgium or carrying out activities in Belgium have to pay a Belgian contribution on their turnover related to the medical devices.
Nieuwe hernieuwbare energierichtlijn: wijzigingen inzake garanties van oorsprong, vergunningen en RFNBO’s Op 20 november 2023 trad richtlijn (EU) 2023/2413 tot herziening van de Hernieuwbare Energierichtlijn (EU) 2018/2001 (“RED III”) in werking. De lidstaten krijgen 18 maanden om RED III om te zetten.
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.
Belgian Competition Authority concludes first hybrid cartel proceedings On 23 October 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority (the BCA) concluded its first hybrid cartel proceedings by imposing a fine of EUR 778.777 on CERP SA (CERP) for participating in anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution sector.
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.
Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024.Â
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.
Stibbe nomme deux nouveaux counsels à Bruxelles Le bureau bruxellois de Stibbe a nommé Tobe Inghelbrecht (Litigation & Arbitration) et Renaud Smal (Environment & Planning) en tant que counsel, à compter du 1er janvier 2024.
Stibbe benoemt twee nieuwe counsels in Brussel Het Brusselse kantoor van Stibbe heeft Tobe Inghelbrecht (Litigation & Arbitration) en Renaud Smal (Environment & Planning) benoemd tot counsel, met ingang van 1 januari 2024.
International Comparative Legal Guide - Patents Law & Regulations - Belgium Chapter The ICLG to Patents Law & Regulations covers common issues in patent laws and regulations – including enforcement, amendment, licensing, term extension, and prosecution.
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.
Stibbe Bruxelles nomme cinq nouveaux Counsels Stibbe à Bruxelles a nommé Bastiaan Schelstraete (Environment & Planning), Stefanie François (Environment & Planning), David Verwaerde (Dispute Resolution), Lizelotte De Maeyer (Tax) et Pieter-Jan Leemen (Banking & Finance) en tant que Counsel.
Publicité comparative des prix : prétendre faussement d’avoir le prix le plus bas est une pratique commerciale déloyale, mais être un concurrent et parler négativement de cette pratique à des tiers l'est aussi Le Président du tribunal de commerce d'Anvers a ordonné la cessation d'une publicité comparative illicite suggérant que l'entreprise offre un prix globalement plus avantageux, tant par rapport au marché dans son ensemble que par rapport à un concurrent.
Une liste de clients obtenue illégalement ne peut être utilisée pour débaucher les clients d'un concurrent La Cour d'appel de Gand a jugé que le fait d'approcher activement les clients d'un concurrent, en utilisant une liste de clients obtenue illégalement, constitue un débauchage illégal et viole les secrets commerciaux.