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Track en trace systems in employees vehicles recent developments in case law of protection rules
There is no specific law on track & trace in Belgium, but employee tracking does raise questions under both privacy and data protection law.
New changes to Discrimination law and bullying at work: extension of protection rules
Climate change poses significant challenges to policymakers, and addressing it requires a concerted effort from governments, businesses, and individuals. The European Union (EU) has taken a leading role in tackling climate change, and one of its key policy tools is the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS).
Tirer profit d’une opportunité au détriment de l'entreprise que l'on dirige - ou mieux pas ?
La théorie des opportunités d'entreprise sous le microscope.
General obligation to compensate employees for home-work commute by bicylce
On January 24, 2023, the social partners of the National Labor Council signed CBA No. 164 regarding the employer's intervention in travel by bicycle between the home and the workplace.
Is your business considering digitalization for legal? Here are 5 of the most important to know.
The trend in digitalization in legal departments is one of rapid growth. Companies are increasingly adopting legal technology solutions to automate management of their legal matters and streamline processes.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): large companies and listed companies will soon be subject to new requirements in terms of publication and audit of sustainability information.
Les nouveautés en matière de résiliation des contrats dans le nouveau droit des obligations
Le livre 5 "Obligations" du nouveau Code civil, est entré en vigueur le 1er janvier 2023. Thijs Tanghe se penche en détail sur l’impact du nouveau droit des obligations sur les motifs de résiliation d’un contrat.
Trends in M&A
After an absolute record year in 2021, the international M&A market had a varied 2022 with a strong first half of the year but significantly lower deal volumes in the second half of the year, especially in the higher end of the market.
Réforme du régime fiscal du droit d'auteur : le champ modifié soulève-t-il des inquiétudes?
Malgré l'opposition vigoureuse des secteurs concernés - notamment le secteur informatique - et les discussions dans la politique et les médias, la Loi-programme (décrivant, entre autres choses, la réforme du régime fiscal des droits d'auteur) a été publiée au Moniteur Belge le 30 décembre 2022.
Antitrust in 2023: 10 key themes - growing unpredictability and brand new enforcement tools
In 2023 antitrust enforcement globally will continue to respond to calls for it to do more to address a range of crises and social concerns. Authorities are being given enhanced powers and new tools, and are tackling cases that they might not have pursued a few years ago.
The importance of company culture in the attraction and retention of legal talent
It is difficult to attract talent. Candidates are not inclined to change jobs easily. A competitive salary is not the sole driver anymore.
Client alert – EU Adopts Deforestation-free Products Regulation
Days before the recent UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the terms of a new Regulation on deforestation-free products.
5 conseils pour améliorer la collaboration entre le service juridique et les autres départements de l’entreprise
Le service juridique est souvent considéré comme un « centre de coûts » et un obstacle à la « conclusion d’affaires ». Pourtant, grâce aux technologies, il est possible d'en améliorer la productivité.
A look at Small Modular Reactors, the nuclear industry's coveted new gem
Small Modular Reactors (hereinafter “SMRs”) are a promising new technology in the field of nuclear energy, offering a number of potential benefits over traditional large nuclear reactors. They are smaller in size and can be mass-produced, making them more affordable and easier to deploy. In addition, their modular design allows for a greater degree of flexibility in terms of deployment and operation. However, as no technology is flawless, there are also disadvantages to SMRs that are worth addressing.
Contrats internationaux, droit applicable et juridiction. Quel choix faites-vous ?
En pratique, il n'est pas toujours facile de choisir la loi applicable et la juridiction compétente. La position de négociation, les relations commerciales, la localisation des parties, le lieu de livraison, les règles d’ordre public, etc. exercent tous une certaine influence.
A 2023 To Do List for HR Professionals
A 2023 comes with a package of new labor and employment law measures that affect HR.