In order to make a transfer of a business (“handelszaak”/“fonds de commerce…
On 18 September 2025, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) published a c…
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On Monday, the Royal Decree of 12 August 2024 was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. This Royal Decree was adopted under the impetus of the Co…
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Het koninklijk besluit van 12 augustus 2024 tot wijziging van het koninklijk besluit van 14 januari 2013 tot bepaling van de algemene uitvoeringsregel…
Read MoreIn recent years, technological advancements have brought about impressive yet controversial achievements. For instance, an AI-generated cover of the s…
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DLA Piper announces the strategic appointment of Virginie Frémat, as a Corporate and Insurance partner in Belgium, effective 2 September 2024.
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More than a year ago, the EU Batteries Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) entered into force. In approximately one year’s time, the EU Batteries …
Read MoreLike many of our clients, the IP lawyers at CMS are struck by the speed at which AI is developing and by the impact that AI will have on the applicati…
Read MoreOn 21 August 2024, the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) announced measures to bolster the protection of whistleblowers that report infringements of…
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Le paysage juridique belge est sur le point de subir des changements importants avec l'entrée en vigueur prochaine du Livre 6 du Code civil, prévue po…
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As AI continues to redefine industries and reshape the future, our team remains at the forefront, deeply committed to tracking every legal and regulat…
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After a two-year journey since the EU Commission’s initial proposal in February 2022, the groundbreaking EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due …
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It has been a long time coming, but last week the FSMA officially announced that the AOP return which employers must ensure on occupational pension pl…
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La Cour de cassation est récemment venue préciser qu’un contribuable peut subir un redressement sur le fondement de la mesure générale anti-abus, même…
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In the Flemish Region soil pollution matters are covered by the Soil Decree of 27 October 2006. With two Decrees both dated 17 May 2024, the Flemish l…
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On 30 June of this year, the first set of measures of the MiCa Regulation (“Markets in Crypto-Assets”) came into force. This Regulation introduces a h…
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Challenging market conditions can cause sellers to be reluctant or unable to provide a comprehensive package of warranties. Coupled with the urgency t…
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De bevrijdende verjaring is een verweermiddel dat een schuldenaar kan opwerpen tegen een schuldeiser die te lang heeft stilgezeten. Elke schuldeiser m…
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E-invoices have been getting a lot of attention in recent months. This European initiative, which aims to make the use of e-invoices compulsory in B2B…
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The emergence of deepfake technology, particularly within the music industry, has sparked significant debate and concern. Deepfakes, which are synthet…
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