The Inspection Health at work is currently contacting companies by phone to verify whether you comply with the rules related to social distancing and other preventive measures at work.
The spread of the Coronavirus has prompted governments worldwide to take extensive measures, following which social gatherings are no longer permitted. In these Corona-times it is discouraged, or even forbidden for shareholders and directors to meet physically.
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting several areas of business and is equally putting pressure on the governance of companies. Directors are required to make all kinds of considerations and decisions.
The government is constantly taking additional measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, and to try to alleviate the consequences for the economy. The latest novelties (since the FAQ 17 March 2020) are as follows: The government has determined which companies have to close and whic
In response to the current situation pursuant to Covid-19, the Royal Federation for Belgian Notaries has issued certain guidelines for the Belgian Notaries. In order to avoid physical contact and the spreading of the virus as much as possible, Belgian Notaries are only allowed to pass notarial de
In our previous e-zine, we mainly focused on the impact of the coronavirus on existing contractual relationships.
In April 2019 the Belgian Parliament adopted a new law prohibiting (i) unfair market practices in B2B relationships, (ii) the abuse of economic dependence, and (iii) the use of unfair B2B contract terms.
When transferring personal data from the EU to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) not offering adequate protection of personal data, appropriate additional safeguards must be put in place.
In its decision of 2 April 2020 in the case C-567/18, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that Amazon is not legally liable in case of storage of counterfeit goods.