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The ECJ was asked to rule on preliminary questions submitted by the Lithuanian Supreme Court in the context of a dispute between Ms `iba and her former lawyer, Mr Devėnas.

The Proposal contains rules on the: (i) conformity of the goods; (ii) remedies in the event of lack of conformity; and (iii) practical terms of the exercise of such remedies.

The jurisdiction of the BIBC will be based on the consent of all parties involved.

Belgian law traditionally has rather elaborate and strict rules on the announcement of price reductions.

Belgium's new Act of 20 April 2026 introduces a mandatory notification requirement for businesses using automatic renewal clauses in consumer contracts. Starting 1 May 2027, companies must inform consumers at least 15 days before their deadline to object to renewal, adding a proactive layer to existing contract disclosure rules.

The dispute at issue concerned New Foundation, a company specialised in the conception and production of ladies' underwear, which sold its products under private label to several large retailers, including Carrefour Belgium.

The ECJ then referred to its case-law according to which concession agreements should qualify as contracts for the supply of services.

Les pouvoirs adjudicateurs sont, depuis le 1er avril 2019, déjà tenus de recevoir et de traiter les factures électroniques des opérateurs économiques.

On 16 April 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ") ruled on a request for a preliminary ruling from the Hungarian Supreme Court...

In 2005, NMB (principal) and UNAMAR (commercial agent) entered into a commercial agency agreement for the operation of NMB's container liner shipping service.

If you're a franchisor, you probably know about the requirement to provide the franchisee with a draft contract and a separate document with specific information at least one month before the signing of the contract.

In a dispute concerning a conflict of international jurisdiction, the Court of Justice (First Chamber) ruled on the applicability of the Brussels Ia Regulation...

The ECJ held that it has no jurisdiction to examine the compatibility of the Belgian opening hours legislation with the principles of equality in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

Belgium's Civil Code undergoes a major transformation with the introduction of Book 7 on special contracts, consolidating and modernizing rules for everyday agreements including sales, leases, and service contracts. With entry into force set for September 2027, businesses must prepare to review their standard agreements and contractual frameworks. This reform particularly impacts the real estate and construction sector through revised lease regimes, construction contract rules, and new provisions on ownersh

The Commercial Court of Liège (the "Liège Court") applied the new territorial jurisdiction rules for patent cases and referred an action for annulment to the Brussels Commercial Court.

The vehicle bought by Mr. Ferenschild was ultimately registered on 7 January 2011.

Article 5(3) of the Brussels I Regulation provides that, in matters relating to tort, a person domiciled in an EU Member State may, in another EU Member State, be sued "in the courts for the place where the harmful event occurred or may occur".

Belgian online traders face a new legal requirement to implement a mandatory 'withdraw here' button on their webshops by 19 June 2026. This EU directive fundamentally changes how consumers exercise...