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Manifestation nationale du monde judiciaire

Le 20 mars 2025, au 10ème anniversaire de la 'Journée de l’état de droit', magistrats et avocats avaient remis ensemble à Madame la ministre de la justice Verlinden la lettre de re…

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Lawyer Leader Manager - Programme de formation en gestion et leadership

Les avocats sont déjà experts en droit et en procédure, mais la gestion d'un cabinet nécessite des compétences spécifiques auxquelles ils doivent également se former. Conscient d…

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Baker McKenzie Welcomes New Energy & Infrastructure Team to Brussels Office

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the arrival of a new Energy & Infrastructure team in Brussels, effective 1 November. The team includes David Haver…

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Deactivation of mailbox and phone number after termination o…

In a decision of 7 October 2025, the Litigation Chamber of the Belgian Data…

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Cyber-fraud and banking vigilance: French case law and lesso…

Recent French judgments from the Nantes Judicial Court have drawn a clear l…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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Belgian competition law: Competition Council adopts new fining guidelines

n a press release issued on 6 January 2012, the Belgian Competition Council announced the adoption on 19 December 2011 of new Guidelines regarding the…

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European Commission launches review of Technology Transfer Block Exemption and publishes report on interplay b…

On 6 December 2011, the European Commission announced that it had begun a review of EU antitrust rules in respect of technology transfer agreements. T…

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European Parliament approves Biocidal Products Regulation – major changes in EU biocides regulation will apply…

On 19 January 2012, the European Parliament approved in Second Reading the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the mak…

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General Court rules against Commission decision to deny access to the index of bleach cartel file

On 15 December 2011, the General Court of the European Union ("GC") ruled that the European Commission was mistaken in its refusal to disclose the ind…

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New termination legislation: Work regulations to be adapted

As announced in our Newsflash of 10 May 2011, the new termination legislation (1) entered into force on 1 January 2012. These new mandatory provisions…

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New tresholds for public procurement procedures 2012 - 2013

On 30 November 2011, the new European thresholds for public procurement procedures during the period 2012 – 2013 were announced (1).

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VAT administration updates its position on the VAT status of professional associations

The Belgian VAT administration has published a new circular letter1 on the scope of the VAT exemption2 of professional associations rendering certain…

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FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THIRD ENERGY PACKAGE

For Producers adapted balancing tariffs (correction factor up to 125 MWh) for new producers (i.e. having less than 5% of total production); new regul…

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Nouveau régime TVA applicable aux notaires et huissiers de justice

Depuis le 1er janvier 2012, les prestations fournies par les notaires et huissiers de justice sont soumises à la TVA au taux de 21%. Dans un document …

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The new European thresholds are published

Public procurement contract – New thresholds – European publication

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A tenderer who, acting illegally, did not secure the contract in a tender issue has to prove damages in order …

Not getting the contract – call for tenders – proof of damage

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Soil remediation is a public service contract

Public contract – Qualification ratione materiae – Soil remediation – Public service contract

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Connecting Europe: the new EU core transport network

On 19 October 2011, the Commission adopted a proposal to transform the existing patchwork of European roads, railways, airports and canals into a unif…

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European infringement proceedings against France and the UK over Channel tunnel

On 29 september, the Commission launched infringement proceedings against France and the UK over the Channel Tunnel regarding their failure to impleme…

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Update of the list of the air carriers banned in the European Union

The European Commission released the latest update of the list of airlines prohibited from flying to or from any Member States of the European Union.

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Aviation security: security scanners

The Commission adopts new rules regarding the use of security scanners at European airports.

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New package of regulations on European ports in 2013

The European Commission pursues its plan of reviewing by 2013 the legislation applicable to port activities. The future set of measures should ensure …

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Soil remediation is a public service contract

Public contract – Qualification ratione materiae – Soil remediation – Public service contract

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Last minute – Modification of the Green Certificates regime for photovoltaic systems (PV systems)

Dans le Moniteur belge de ce 8 décembre 2011, a été publié l’arrêté du 24 décembre 2011 du Gouvernement wallon modifiant l’arrêté du Gouvernement Wall…

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Declaration of general policy of Government Di Rupo: extracts (environment)

Voici les extraits significatifs de la déclaration de politique générale en matière d’environnement (les titres sont de la rédaction) :

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