969 results Dutch national security screening regime enters into force The Dutch national security screening regime (Wet veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames or Wet Vifo) enters into force today, 1 June. Levelling the playing field in 2023: new tools and hurdles While 2022 revolved around new and improved regulatory tools, the focus in 2023 will be on putting these tools to use. More merger-related obligations, digital sector scrutiny and clarity on competition-law and consumer-law aspects is imminent. Branda Katan and Cas Michiels contributed to Handbook on Mass Damage Branda Katan is one of the handbookâs editors, while Cas Michiels co-authored a chapter on third-party litigation funding. Update tijdpad implementatie richtlijn loontransparantie in Nederland In een onlangs verschenen brief aan de Tweede Kamer geeft de minister van Sociale zaken en Werkgelegenheid een update over de implementatie van de Europese richtlijn Loonstransparantie. The top five points for corporate borrowers to protect themselves against bank insolvency in Europe and elsewhere Here are five steps that corporate borrowers can take to protect themselves against the fall-out of their financing banksâ insolvency. Tax Alert: Dutch Supreme Court rules on foreign exchange results realised in connection with dividend distributions On 3 November 2023, the Dutch Supreme Court issued a decision regarding a Dutch corporate taxpayer deemed to realise a taxable foreign exchange gain from its subsidiary's foreign currency dividend distribution. Forewarned is forearmed: RPM still top of mind The clock is ticking for companies to set the record straight on resale price maintenance (RPM). Retailers must be able to determine their own retail prices without any direct or indirect meddling by suppliers. The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Stibbe advises Palex Medical Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor. The Guidelines for providers of General Purpose AI Models are here: the 10^23 FLOPS question? The European Commission published Guidelines for GPAI model providers, helping them understand AI Act requirements for general purpose AI models before the 2 August 2025 compliance deadline. Court of Appeal of The Hague rules on liability for antitrust follow on damages claims in the elevator sector In a judgment of 23 January 2024 (case no. 200.304.621 and 200.304.673), the Court of Appeal ruled that elevator manufacturer Kone can be held liable for damages alleged by 23 parties that combined their claims in a litigation vehicle. Employers beware: the Commission joins the âlabour partyâ Companies should review their recruitment and hiring policies and practices. The Commission has joined the hunt for âjob cartelsâ with its first ever cartel in the labour market. The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan). MondelÄzâs fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined MondelÄz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints. Meta fined for Facebook Marketplaceâs Unfair Trading Conditions and Tying Unfair trading conditions and tying are gaining traction as alleged abusive practices in the digital industry, as the European Commission fines Meta EUR 797.72 million for hindering competitors of Facebook Marketplace. New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds. 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. Private Equity in the Netherlands: a Tax Update In todayâs rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to keep an overview of all relevant tax developments. Pagination Previous page Page 43 Current page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Next page
Dutch national security screening regime enters into force The Dutch national security screening regime (Wet veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames or Wet Vifo) enters into force today, 1 June.
Levelling the playing field in 2023: new tools and hurdles While 2022 revolved around new and improved regulatory tools, the focus in 2023 will be on putting these tools to use. More merger-related obligations, digital sector scrutiny and clarity on competition-law and consumer-law aspects is imminent.
Branda Katan and Cas Michiels contributed to Handbook on Mass Damage Branda Katan is one of the handbookâs editors, while Cas Michiels co-authored a chapter on third-party litigation funding.
Update tijdpad implementatie richtlijn loontransparantie in Nederland In een onlangs verschenen brief aan de Tweede Kamer geeft de minister van Sociale zaken en Werkgelegenheid een update over de implementatie van de Europese richtlijn Loonstransparantie.
The top five points for corporate borrowers to protect themselves against bank insolvency in Europe and elsewhere Here are five steps that corporate borrowers can take to protect themselves against the fall-out of their financing banksâ insolvency.
Tax Alert: Dutch Supreme Court rules on foreign exchange results realised in connection with dividend distributions On 3 November 2023, the Dutch Supreme Court issued a decision regarding a Dutch corporate taxpayer deemed to realise a taxable foreign exchange gain from its subsidiary's foreign currency dividend distribution.
Forewarned is forearmed: RPM still top of mind The clock is ticking for companies to set the record straight on resale price maintenance (RPM). Retailers must be able to determine their own retail prices without any direct or indirect meddling by suppliers.
The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Stibbe advises Palex Medical Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor.
The Guidelines for providers of General Purpose AI Models are here: the 10^23 FLOPS question? The European Commission published Guidelines for GPAI model providers, helping them understand AI Act requirements for general purpose AI models before the 2 August 2025 compliance deadline.
Court of Appeal of The Hague rules on liability for antitrust follow on damages claims in the elevator sector In a judgment of 23 January 2024 (case no. 200.304.621 and 200.304.673), the Court of Appeal ruled that elevator manufacturer Kone can be held liable for damages alleged by 23 parties that combined their claims in a litigation vehicle.
Employers beware: the Commission joins the âlabour partyâ Companies should review their recruitment and hiring policies and practices. The Commission has joined the hunt for âjob cartelsâ with its first ever cartel in the labour market.
The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan).
MondelÄzâs fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined MondelÄz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints.
Meta fined for Facebook Marketplaceâs Unfair Trading Conditions and Tying Unfair trading conditions and tying are gaining traction as alleged abusive practices in the digital industry, as the European Commission fines Meta EUR 797.72 million for hindering competitors of Facebook Marketplace.
New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds.
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.
Private Equity in the Netherlands: a Tax Update In todayâs rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to keep an overview of all relevant tax developments.