774 results 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. EU Council suggests fundamental changes to proposal for Directive on representative actions The proposed text for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has radically changed â again. Legislative proposal for mass damages claims approved by the Dutch House of Representatives On 29 January 2019, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). This proposal aims to amend article 3:305a DCC to enable collective Legislative proposal on mass damages claims approved by the Dutch Senate On 19 March 2019, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). As the legislative proposal did not give rise to any debate in the Senate, it was passe 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. 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. WAMCA: imperfections come to the surface Dutch courts have not yet developed procedural rules for the WAMCA, the new Dutch regime for collective redress. This adds to pre-existing uncertainty around many procedural aspects of this new law. Stibbe advises BP Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU. Purely commercial interest also a legitimate interest? Council of State leaves the question unanswered. On 27 July 2022, the Council of State confirmed that the Dutch Data Protection Authority wrongly imposed a âŹ575,000 fine on VoetbalTV. International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2025 - Belgium Chapter Pieter Wouters contributed to the 19th edition of ICLG â Restructuring & Insolvency, offering a detailed Q&A overview of Belgian insolvency and restructuring law, including key considerations and common pitfalls to avoid. The European AI Continent Action Plan On April 9, 2025, the European Commission (EC) presented its new AI Continent Action Plan (the âPlanâ), setting out a strategic agenda to accelerate the adoption and development of AI throughout the EU. Unfair Competition and Consumer Protection Services & Experience Verhoogde lozingsnormen voor PFOS: een kwestie van motivering? Dat een aanvrager de lozingsnormen voor PFOS nauwkeurig moet onderzoeken en dit door het vergunningverlenend bestuur zorgvuldig moet worden beoordeeld, blijkt nogmaals uit een recent arrest van de Raad voor Vergunningsbetwistingen van 15 april 2025. Stibbe is representing Grant Thornton Advisors LLC on the addition of Grant Thornton Netherlands to its platform Stibbe is representing professional services firm Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in its addition of accountancy and consultancy firm Grant Thornton Netherlands to its multinational professional services platform. Employment, Benefits and Pensions Services & Experience Employment, Benefits and Pensions Special topics ValĂ©rie van ât Lam appointed Professor by Special Appointment at University of Groningen University of Groningen has appointed ValĂ©rie van ât Lam Professor by Special Appointment for the Environmental Law chair as from 1 August 2025. Shaping the Future: The Belgian Competition Authorityâs 2025 Roadmap On 29 April 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority announced its sectoral and strategic priorities. These priorities reflect a confident authority that seeks to strengthen its enforcement tools to meet new challenges in competition law. Pagination Previous page Page 21 Current page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Next page
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.
EU Council suggests fundamental changes to proposal for Directive on representative actions The proposed text for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has radically changed â again.
Legislative proposal for mass damages claims approved by the Dutch House of Representatives On 29 January 2019, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). This proposal aims to amend article 3:305a DCC to enable collective
Legislative proposal on mass damages claims approved by the Dutch Senate On 19 March 2019, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). As the legislative proposal did not give rise to any debate in the Senate, it was passe
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.
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.
WAMCA: imperfections come to the surface Dutch courts have not yet developed procedural rules for the WAMCA, the new Dutch regime for collective redress. This adds to pre-existing uncertainty around many procedural aspects of this new law.
Stibbe advises BP Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU.
Purely commercial interest also a legitimate interest? Council of State leaves the question unanswered. On 27 July 2022, the Council of State confirmed that the Dutch Data Protection Authority wrongly imposed a âŹ575,000 fine on VoetbalTV.
International Comparative Legal Guide - Restructuring & Insolvency 2025 - Belgium Chapter Pieter Wouters contributed to the 19th edition of ICLG â Restructuring & Insolvency, offering a detailed Q&A overview of Belgian insolvency and restructuring law, including key considerations and common pitfalls to avoid.
The European AI Continent Action Plan On April 9, 2025, the European Commission (EC) presented its new AI Continent Action Plan (the âPlanâ), setting out a strategic agenda to accelerate the adoption and development of AI throughout the EU.
Verhoogde lozingsnormen voor PFOS: een kwestie van motivering? Dat een aanvrager de lozingsnormen voor PFOS nauwkeurig moet onderzoeken en dit door het vergunningverlenend bestuur zorgvuldig moet worden beoordeeld, blijkt nogmaals uit een recent arrest van de Raad voor Vergunningsbetwistingen van 15 april 2025.
Stibbe is representing Grant Thornton Advisors LLC on the addition of Grant Thornton Netherlands to its platform Stibbe is representing professional services firm Grant Thornton Advisors LLC in its addition of accountancy and consultancy firm Grant Thornton Netherlands to its multinational professional services platform.
ValĂ©rie van ât Lam appointed Professor by Special Appointment at University of Groningen University of Groningen has appointed ValĂ©rie van ât Lam Professor by Special Appointment for the Environmental Law chair as from 1 August 2025.
Shaping the Future: The Belgian Competition Authorityâs 2025 Roadmap On 29 April 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority announced its sectoral and strategic priorities. These priorities reflect a confident authority that seeks to strengthen its enforcement tools to meet new challenges in competition law.