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Didier De Vliegher joins Jones Day’s Real Estate Practice in the Brussels office

The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Didier De Vliegher has joined the Firm as of counsel in its Real Estate Practice, based in Jones Day’s Brussels Office.

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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

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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.

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07/11/24
CEOs and Leaders of Companies: Is the New EU Environmental C…

There is currently a deluge of new EU law being finalized and adopted – par…

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04/11/24
Marchés publics : ce qui va changer pour vos paiements le 1/…

A la suite de l’arrêt de la CJUE du 20 octobre 2022, une réglementation nat…

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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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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 …

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Wijzigingen in de betalingsregels voor overheidsopdrachten verschenen in het Belgisch Staatsblad

Het koninklijk besluit van 12 augustus 2024 tot wijziging van het koninklijk besluit van 14 januari 2013 tot bepaling van de algemene uitvoeringsregel…

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The EU Batteries Regulation: Taking Stock of the New EU Battery Requirements

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 …

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Flemish soil decree: some relevant changes

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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The New EU Electricity Market Design: The Main Measures for Distribution System Operators and Electricity Supp…

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Preparing for the EU’s New Approach to Critical Medicines and Medicine Shortages: A New ‘Critical Medicines Ac…

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Various changes concerning urban development in the Flanders Region

The Flemish Parliament adopted on 17 May 2024 two decrees that serve the further modernisation of Flemish Region urban development legislation: (i) th…

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The New EU Electricity Market Design: The Main Measures for Traders, Electricity Producers and Transmission Sy…

On 13 June 2024, Regulation 2024/1747 and Directive 2024/1711 of the European Parliament and Council were officially adopted. The main purpose of thes…

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L’introduction d’un pourvoi en cassation complémentaire pour violation d’une disposition légale rétroactive

La loi du 19 décembre 2023 portant dispositions diverses en matière civile et judiciaire a introduit un nouvel article 1094/2 dans le Code judiciaire …

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The New Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

New EU legislation is about to be adopted which will require pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay water pollution costs. More specifically, i…

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Ecocide crime in the new Belgian Criminal Code: understanding scope and context

The crime of Ecocide is one of the major new features of the revised Belgian Criminal code. It is a strong signal, reflecting the Belgian legislator's…

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Inclusion of a property in the inventory of the Brussels-Capital Region's real estate heritage

What impact could the inclusion of a property in the Brussels-Capital Region's real estate heritage inventory have on your project? Are there any spec…

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The New Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive

New EU legislation is about to be adopted which will require pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies to pay water pollution costs. More specifically, i…

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Preparing for the U.S. BIOSECURE Act

Momentum is building for the US BIOSECURE Act, and it is becoming more and more likely that it will soon become law. It may significantly impact pharm…

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Transparantie en publiciteit bij publieke vastgoedtransacties: een nieuw wettelijk kader voor Vlaamse overheid…

Op 1 juni 2024 trad het Vlaams decreet van 8 maart 2024 betreffende het vervreemden van onroerende domeingoederen en het vestigen van zakelijke rechte…

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Brussels Court of Appeal Prohibits the Rebranding of a Generic Pharmaceutical Into the Originator Reference Pr…

The Judgment of the Brussels Court of Appeal is the latest development in the saga in Belgium where a Belgian parallel importer, PI Pharma NV, importe…

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Belgium gears up to enforce the EU Deforestation Regulation

The EU Deforestation Regulation (‘EUDR’) was published in the Official Journal on 9 June 2023 and entered into force on 29 June 2023, marking the star…

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