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05/03/25

EU’s Omnibus Proposal: Key changes to the CSRD, CS3D and EU Taxonomy

The “EU Simplification Omnibus Package” aims to significantly simplify and reduce sustainability reporting and due diligence burdens, by amending the …

04/03/25

The EU proposes sharper Carbon Border Rules: EC proposes key amendments ahead of the 2026 definitive CBAM phas…

The European Commission (EC) has published a legislative proposal to amend the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. The proposed a…

05/02/25

Enquête publique d’urbanisme : que doit contenir votre réclamation ?

Vous avez été surpris de constater la présence d’une affiche jaune sur un terrain situé à proximité de votre habitation signifiant qu’une demande de p…

05/02/25

The Anti-Coercion Instrument: What Is It and How Europe Might Use It Over the Next Four Years

29/01/25

The Supreme Court’s recent Decision on the Burden of Proof in State Immunity Matters Alters the Dynamics of So…

On 19 December 2024, the Belgian Supreme Court made a significant decision that has clarified the complexities surrounding State immunity, the burden …

15/01/25

Contracting authorities must actively avoid lock-in with IT suppliers

On 9 January 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a significant ruling in Case C-578/23. The Court clarified the conditio…

03/01/25

Adviezen van advocaten aan overheden niet meer absoluut onttrokken aan de openbaarheid van bestuur?

Is het absolute karakter van artikel 6, § 2, tweede lid, 2° van de Openbaarheidswet verenigbaar met artikel 32 GW? Het Grondwettelijk Hof zal op de vr…

24/12/24

Reforming the public procurement regulatory framework?

Ten years after the introduction of the public procurement directives, Europe is considering reforming the public procurement regulatory framework.

10/12/24

L’analyse de la régularité des offres dans les marchés publics

L’établissement d’une offre ou d’une demande de participation en marchés publics est une tâche ardue. Non seulement le soumissionnaire doit présenter …

09/12/24

CJEU C-793/22 Biohemp – Indoor Cannabis Cultivation: The CJEU Weighs in

The Cannabis sativa L. plant serves a wide range of purposes, many of which are uncontroversial. It can be grown in the EU, in which context it is com…

29/11/24

Planologische compensatie: een gamechanger in de strijd voor open ruimte?

Op 20 juli 2024 trad het decreet van 17 mei 2024 houdende diverse bepalingen over omgeving, leefmilieu en natuur en ruimtelijke ordening (“Verzameldec…

23/11/24

The Court of Appeal in the Hague rules on the Shell case: key takeaways for practice

On November 12, 2024, the international community closely followed the Court of Appeal in The Hague as it delivered its much-anticipated judgment in t…

07/11/24

CEOs and Leaders of Companies: Is the New EU Environmental Crime Directive at the Top of Your Priority List? I…

There is currently a deluge of new EU law being finalized and adopted – particularly on environmental and sustainability issues. At times it may seem …

04/11/24

Marchés publics : ce qui va changer pour vos paiements le 1/01/2025 !

A la suite de l’arrêt de la CJUE du 20 octobre 2022, une réglementation nationale en marchés publics qui prévoit un double délai de paiement de 30 jou…

23/10/24

Arrêt de la Cour de cassation | Unification jurisprudentielle de la «perte de chance»

Au terme de son arrêt du 29 mars 2024 (C.23.0253.F-0262.F), la Cour de cassation a eu l’occasion d’unifier sa jurisprudence concernant la perte d’une …

18/10/24

Touristic Accommodations in Belgium | What Professional should know

Navigating Belgium’s short-term rental landscape can be tricky. As regulations tighten, understanding your responsibilities as a host – whether profes…

07/10/24

Bety Waknine Joins law firm Liedekerke as Of Counsel

Leading independent law firm Liedekerke is pleased to announce the arrival of Bety Waknine in its Regulatory team

07/10/24

Wijzigingen aan het Vlaamse omgevingsrecht - Update

Sinds onze laatste nieuwsberichten over de diverse wijzigingen aan het Vlaamse omgevingsrecht zijn er weer een aantal nieuwe ontwikkelingen.

30/09/24

Lydian appoints Lore Derdeyn as Head of its Public & Administrative Law Practice

Lydian is pleased to announce the appointment of Lore Derdeyn as the new head of its Public & Administrative Law practice.

23/09/24

Altered payment terms in public procurement

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…