On 1 January 2014, new termination rules intended to harmonise the notice periods applicable to blue-collar and white-collar employees entered into effect.

For many years, environmental questions have been central societal concerns. Consequently, increasing attention is paid to energy consumption in general.

Pursuant to Article 28-4 of the Luxembourg Financial Sector Act (FSA), an authorisation as a specialised professional of the financial sector (PFS) is required for professionals engaged in lending activity...

On 22 January 2021 Parliament approved Bill 7637, which modified: the Law of 5 April 1993 on the financial sector; and the Law of 6 April 2013 on dematerialised securities.

The Luxembourg government has announced measures to support the Luxembourg economy during the coronavirus crisis.

On 10 December 2013, a new act was published in the Belgian State Gazette concerning the trust accounts (kwaliteitsrekeningen/comptes de qualité) held by lawyers, notaries and bailiffs.

On 11 December 2012, the Luxembourg financial regulator, the "Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier" (CSSF), issued a new circular (CSSF 12/552) on central administration, internal governance and risk management by credit institutions and investment firms.

As of 1 January 2012, offerors (both Dutch and foreign) of financial products and services on the Dutch market will be subject to important new rules.

In its judgment of April 12, 2011 ("DHL/Chronopost", C-235/09), the Court of Justice of the European Union ("ECJ") ruled on the scope of a trade mark injunction based on a Community trade mark. As a rule, this is stated to be the entire area of the European Union, but at the same time the ECJ notes that it may be restricted.

In the near future there will be new rules on the use of certain types of internet cookies, as a result of amendments to the Dutch Telecommunications Act. The amendments are intended to implement an EU directive and should be in force by 25 May 2011

In a judgment of 10 February 2021, the Luxembourg Court of Appeal revisited the relationship between arbitration and the role of the national courts in summary proceedings.

On 16 September 2011 the Netherlands Supreme Court rendered an important judgment regarding the exercise by a bank of its right to reverse a direct debit (LJN BQ873 SNS Bank/Pasman q.q.).

Eager to cut the budget deficit, the Di Rupo government has proposed several new tax measures, including new restrictions on the notional interest deduction (NID) and more stringent thin capitalization rules. In this newsflash, we discuss the impact of these changes on the PPP sector.

Eager to cut the budget deficit, the Di Rupo government has proposed several new tax measures, including new restrictions on the notional interest deduction (NID) and more stringent thin capitalization rules.

On 12 May 2011 the Regulation on Accepted Market Practices (the "Regulation") was published and came into force the next day.

Although it tends to be overlooked, copyright is a potentially economically valuable intellectual property right for all types of businesses, be they modern or more traditional.

This last Newsflash of 2011 deals with drinks and relates to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the filling of packaging bearing infringing marks. Mere filling does not qualify as trade mark use, says the Court.

On 30 March 2020, the Luxembourg finance minister introduced a bill ("the bill") aimed at implementing European Union (EU) recommended preventive measures.

The Netherlands has, together with other countries, declared its commitment to realising a fully climate-neutral energy supply in 2050.

Lundbeck held various patents relating to citalopram, both in respect of the substance itself and in respect of various production processes.