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Time for action – EBA Guidelines on Remote Customer Onboarding Solutions have been applicable since 2 October 2023
On 22 November 2022, the European Banking Authority (the EBA) published its Guidelines on the use of Remote Customer Onboarding Solutions under Article 13 (1) of Directive (EU) 2015/849 (AMLD V) (the Guidelines).
Implementation of IPA 2023−2024: reintroduction of relance hours and extension of the one-off innovation premium
On 6 April 2023, the social partners, represented in the Group of 10, concluded an Interprofessional Agreement (IPA) on several measures concerning minimum wages, supplementary pensions, flexibility, end of career and the extension of current records.
Report - The Legisway Benchmark for Legal Departments
During the State of the Union on September 13, EU Commission’s President Von der Leyen, proclaimed the EU’s achievements, as well as its challenges.
EU: State of the Union - New rules for the European Works Councils?
During the State of the Union on September 13, EU Commission’s President Von der Leyen, proclaimed the EU’s achievements, as well as its challenges.
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation in public procurement – (not just) another tool in the toolbox - up-date
In a noble attempt to address distortions caused by foreign subsidies to the detriment of fair competition, the EU has introduced the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’), which will take full effect on 12 October 2023.
The restructuring expert: The new kid on the block
The Belgian Act of June 7, 2023, transposing the EU Restructuring Directive (2019/1023) into Belgian law, finally entered into force on September 1, 2023.
Reforming the union customs code: a proposal from the European Commission towards harmonizing European Union customs digitalization
On May 17, 2023, ten years after the EU adopted its Union Customs Code (UCC), the European Commission published a proposal intended to begin the complex journey of modernizing this crucial cog in the EUʼs customs union.
De nieuwe wet betreffende het Centraal Register van Bestuursverboden
Op 1 augustus 2023 trad de nieuwe wet betreffende het Centraal Register van Bestuursverboden in werking.
New formal obligations in case of incapacity during paid annual leave
Belgium is now in line with the European Working Time Directive when it concerns the non-loss of holidays when employees fall ill during their holidays.
DORA: what does it mean for IT contracts?
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has an important impact on financial entities but also on IT suppliers and cloud service providers. DORA’s main goal is to prevent and mitigate cyber threats.
Regelgeving over concurrentiebeding in het bedrijfsrecht
Als basisprincipe in België geldt dat iedereen vrij is om naar eigen goeddunken elke handel te drijven of elk beroep, bedrijf of ambacht, respectievelijk economische activiteit uit te oefenen.
The (Re-) Integration of 50-Plus Individuals in the Legal Job Market: Some Recommendations
As a dedicated Legal Recruitment Partner, we are prepared to assist individuals of diverse ages and from various sectors in finding their ideal jobs.
Belgium's first-ever hydrogen law: three key insights
On 25 July 2023, a new hydrogen law to regulate hydrogen transport through pipelines was published in the Belgian State Gazette.
Expansion of Belgium’s anti-discrimination legislation
Expansion of Belgium’s anti-discrimination. Legislation: Multiple discrimination and discrimination by association and assumption explicitly prohibited by law.
Contractuele clausules - Capita Selecta
De afgelopen jaren zijn tal van nieuwe wetten aangenomen die een impact hebben op het opstellen van commerciële contracten, zoals de inwerkingtreding van Boek 5 van het nieuwe Burgerlijk Wetboek (BW) op 1 januari 2023 maar ook de Arbeidsdeal en andere arbeidsrechtelijke wetgeving.