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Draghi Report on the future of European competitiveness – implications for the energy sector
On 9 September 2024 the long-awaited report on “The future of European competitiveness: A competitiveness strategy for Europe” was published.
New security obligations for companies
On 18 October 2024, the Belgian NIS2-law entered into force.
New set of unfair B2B contract terms for agreements in the supermarket sector
The Belgian B2B-Law – integrated in the Belgian Code of Economic Law – entered into force on 1 December 2020.
The European Commissionʼs Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses: Towards Stricter Enforcement?
On August 1, 2024, the European Commission published its draft Guidelines on abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings.
Game Changer: CJEU Declares FIFA's Player Transfer Rules Unlawful
On 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg issued a judgment that might change the game for European football clubs.
Processing biometric data of employees: legal considerations under the GDPR
The processing of special categories of personal data - such as biometric data - requires careful attention to legal requirements set out in the GDPR.
Measuring Success in Contract Management: Vital KPIs and Benchmarking Strategies for Legal Counsels
The value added by legal departments and contract management is undeniable, yet often difficult to quantify.
Data Act Frequently Asked Questions answered by the EU Commission
The EU Data Act is one of the cornerstones of the EU's Data Strategy and introduces a new and horizontal set of rules on data access and use to boost the EU's data economy.
Forum selection clauses: not just boilerplate clauses.
In practice, it is not always easy to choose the applicable law and jurisdiction when negotiating an international agreement.
Attendance registration in the cleaning sector is now compulsory
As 1 September 2024, a new mandatory attendance registration system has entered into force for cleaning and maintenance activities in Belgium.
Commercial and Dispute Resolution
On July 1, 2024, the Belgian Official Gazette published the law of May 15, 2024, aimed at combating excessive debt and protecting enterprises in financial distress.
Tax: News on Transfer Pricing Documentation
The Royal Decrees of 16 June 2024 (replacing the Royal Decrees of 28 October 2016) amend transfer pricing reporting rules.
The New Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
New EU legislation is about to be adopted which will require pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay water pollution costs.
A New Era for Internal Investigations in Belgium: How the Private Investigation Act Will Reshape Your Approach
On 8 May 2024, the Belgian Parliament adopted the Private Investigation Act.
Increase of the employer return guarantee on occupational pensions
As of 1 January 2025, the employer return guarantee on occupational pensions will increase to 2.50%, after having remained stable at 1.75% for the past 9 years.
New AML Regulation Comes Into Force
On 9 July 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing (AMLR) came into effect.