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Liberius welcomes new EU Competition and Trade Law Partner in Brussels

Liberius is thrilled to announce the arrival of David Henry as a Partner in its Brussels-based EU, Competition & Trade Practice. David, a member of the Brussels Bar and a quali…

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Toestemming voor boekenonderzoek: geen vrijgeleide voor fiscale visitatie

In een arrest van 3 oktober 2024 heeft het Hof van Cassatie de krijtlijnen voor een fiscale visitatie verder afgebakend en daarbij nogmaals het belang van een geldige toestemming b…

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Laura Jakobs Joins DALDEWOLF: A New Asset for the EU Law Practice

DALDEWOLF is pleased to announce the arrival of Laura Jakobs in its European Union law team. Laura brings significant expertise in European litigation.

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The Cyber Resilience Act - A new step forward for the cybers…

The Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 of the European Parlia…

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18/11/24
Overview of the new legal framework for Designs in the EU - …

Often misunderstood and definitely underused, EU design law is about to rec…

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The new anti-abuse provisions and their implication on split-sale transactions: the tax authorities officially…

A circular of 19 July 2012 deals with, among other things, this type of property transaction.

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Fiscus wordt

Eind augustus werd in het Belgisch Staatsblad de Wet van 3 augustus 2012 houdende bepalingen betreffende de verwerking van persoonsgegevens door de Fe…

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The most significant EU anti-dumping investigation on solar panel imports from China: a trade war in perspecti…

On 6 September 2012 , the European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar panels and their key components (i.e. …

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TVA supportée sur les frais de restauration dans un cadre publicitaire: déductibilité confirmée!

La Cour de cassation vient de confirmer, une nouvelle fois, dans son arrêt du 15 juin 2012, le caractère déductible de la TVA ayant grevé des frais de…

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ECJ Allows Cross-Border Conversions of Companies

On 12 July 2012, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “ECJ”) handed down a judgment regarding the interpretation of Articles 49 and 54 of t…

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Towards a smoother assessment of nanomaterials under REACH?

In a recent workshop organised at the end of May, ECHA shared experiences in evaluating registration dossiers containing nanomaterials and proposed th…

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Commission adopts guidelines for State aid in the context of the new EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)

On 5 June 2012, the final version of the Commission Guidelines on State aid measures in the context of the greenhouse gas emission allowance trading s…

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Nieuwe circulaire geeft concrete voorbeelden van fiscaal misbruik

In een vorige nieuwsbrief werd reeds toelichting gegeven over de nieuwe anti-misbruikbepaling die sinds 1 juni 2012 geldt inzake registratie- en succe…

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EU social security coordination update

Regulation 883/2004 is the main instrument dealing with the coordination of the social security systems within the European Economic Area. One of its …

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EU Prospectus Directive amendments effective

New FSMA guidelines for the treatment of dossiers relating to public offers and admissions to trading on a regulated market applicable since 1 July 20…

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European Commission publishes a working paper on public – public cooperation

Public contract – Public public cooperation – Relations between contracting authorities

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The European Commission again approves ING’s restructuring plan from 2009 and opens an in-depth investigation …

On 11 May 2012, the Commission again approves for the second time ING’s restructuring aid as compatible with the internal market. This new decision wa…

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EU State Aid rules Modernisation

The European Commission adopted on 8 May 2012 a Communication on State Aid Modernisation, setting out the objectives of a reform package due to enter …

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SEA Directive 2001/42/EC – concept of plans and programmes – applicability of the directive for the total or p…

La demande de décision préjudicielle porte sur l’interprétation de l’article 2, sous a), de la directive 2001/42/CE du Parlement européen et du Consei…

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Piercing the corporate veil ?

Is there any European liability principle for the holding company for a defaulting subsidiary?

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ECJ Affirms Distinctive Character of National Trade Marks in Opposition Proceedings

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“ECJ”) overruled the General Court and OHIM in its judgment of 24 May 2012 by acknowledging the in se dist…

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EU social security coordination: extension of the 25% rule

Regulation 883/2004 is the main instrument dealing with the coordination of the social security systems within the European Economic Area. One of the …

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Nieuwe anti-misbruikbepaling: vermogensplanning nog mogelijk?

In een vorige nieuwsbrief werd al toelichting gegeven bij de nieuwe fiscale anti-misbruikbepalingen die door de regering Di Rupo werden ingevoerd. Van…

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Forthcoming thin cap rules to be amended

For nearly 30 years, Belgium has been well known for its attractive tax rules for group finance companies, international headquarters and cash-pooling…

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BPR adopted by the Council!

On 10 May 2012, the Council of the European Union adopted the proposed regulation concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products ("…

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