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New Law, New Challenges

A new law, expected to come into force in early 2026, will put an end to the automatic, tacit extension of consumer contracts if the consumer has not been informed in good time, and before the contract is extended by the other contracting party.

Belgium Commercial

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Monard Law

Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory | California Expands The Impact Of The CCPA With Sweeping New Rules On Cybersecurity Audits, Automated Decisionmaking Technologies, And Privacy Risk Assessments

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has finalized sweeping new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations on automated decisionmaking technology (ADMT), cybersecurity audits, and privacy risk assessments.

Belgium Privacy

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Alston & Bird

Two Kiwis Per Day Chase Constipation Away – European Commission Approves Health Claim For Fruit

The European Commission has authorised a new food health claim recognising the digestive health benefits of green kiwifruit. The claim—"Consumption of green kiwifruit contributes...

Belgium Healthcare

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Altius

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 7 – Gift Cards: Legal Considerations And Recommendations

Promotions and price reductions are powerful tools in the retail sector, and are subject to legal regulations. From sales and liquidation sales to special offers...

Belgium Consumer

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Altius

Retail Promotions & Pricing: Legal Essentials For Retailers | Part 3 – Liquidation Sales: When And How To Legally Conduct Them

Belgium Commercial

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Altius

Unfair Clauses In B2C And B2B Contracts: Be Aware Of Different Sanctions

Belgium Consumer

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Alphabet And Others (C-233/23): Game-Changing Ruling Looms In Google Antitrust Battle

Belgium Anti-trust

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McDermott Will & Emery

Spain's Consumers Win New "Collective Actions" Safeguards In New Organic Law Bill

Belgium Consumer

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Osborne Clarke

Greenwashing And Consumer Protection: New European And Belgian Rules Ahead

Belgium Environment

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Lydian

The CMO's Role In Global Growth: A C-Suite Guide To International Success

Worldwide Media & IT

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Innovation Park

Digital Age Blog Series – #2 Is Your Online Platform Compliant With EU Regulations?

European Union Media & IT

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Cresco

The European Commission Proposes A Cyber Resilience Act

European Union Technology

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Vinge

Nieuwe Regels Prijzenpromoties Vanaf 28 Mei '22: De Comeback Van De Referentieprijs

Belgium Consumer

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Janson Baugniet

The European Commission Publishes The Results Of Its Evaluation Of State Aid Rules Regarding SGEI

European Union Commercial

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CMS Law-Now

The Use Of AI In The Workplace

Belgium Employment

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Liedekerke

Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Advisory | Cybersecurity Resources For Boards In The U.S., UK, And EU

Worldwide Technology

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Alston & Bird

Wage Freeze Imposed In Belgium For 2025-2026

Belgium Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Building Blocks Of Design Law: CJEU Rules On LEGO Group Modular Design Protection

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Crowell & Moring LLP

New EU Border Checks Commence For British Travellers

European Union Immigration

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Ius Laboris

When And How To Scale Your Startup Internationally

International business growth is an attractive long-term objective for many company owners. Breaking into the global market could be profitable for your firm, but it's not always suitable for every industry.

Belgium Commercial

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Innovation Park

Sustainability vs. Inflation: 4 Game-Changing Trends

As industries across the board grapple with rising costs, supply-chain issues, and economic uncertainty, sustainability goals have taken a back seat.

Belgium Strategy

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Innovation Park

The European Parliament Calls For A Long-Term European Video Game And Esports Strategy

On November 10, 2022 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on esports and video games. In this resolution the European Parliament calls on the Commission and the Council...

European Union Media & IT

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Crowell & Moring LLP

EU Proposal On New Ecodesign Requirements For Sustainable Products

A centerpiece of the European Green Deal was officially unveiled last week. The Proposal for a Regulation establishing ecodesign requirements for sustainable products ('ESPR' or ‘Regulation')...

European Union Environment

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Mayer Brown

Consumer's Right To Renounce: If It's Customized, Sold Means Sold, Even If Not Yet In Production

Belgium Consumer

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Marx Van Ranst Vermeersch & Partners

Des Nanomatériaux Dans Les Masques ? La Nouvelle Saga Belge Qui Rappelle Bien Des Incohérences Juridiques

Belgium Technology

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Gil Robles - San Bartolome & Partners

Business Integrity For Consumer Companies

Worldwide Consumer

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Hogan Lovells

New EU Regulation On Geo-Blocking: Impacts All Online Retailers Selling Within The EU

European Union Consumer

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Hogan Lovells

ECJ Clarifies Interpretation Of Consumer Sales And Guarantees Directive

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

EU Court Of Justice Clarifies Duty To Provide Information On Consumer's Right Of Withdrawal In Distance Contracts

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

EU Court Of Justice Clarifies Concepts Of "Aggressive Commercial Practice" And "Inertia Selling"

European Union Anti-trust

VB

Van Bael & Bellis

Court Of Justice Of European Union Clarifies Concept Of "Misleading Omission" With Respect To Energy Classification Labelling Of Vacuum Cleaners

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

New European Commission Proposal For Directive On Collective Representative Actions

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

The European Commission Proposes Restrictions On Single Use Plastics

European Union Environment

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Jones Day

EU Court Of Justice Clarifies Concepts Of "Aggressive Commercial Practice" And "Inertia Selling"

On 13 September 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down a judgment clarifying the concepts of "aggressive commercial practice" and "inertia selling" within the meaning of Directive 2005/29/EC ...

European Union Anti-trust

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Van Bael & Bellis

Court Of Justice Of European Union Clarifies Concept Of "Misleading Omission" With Respect To Energy Classification Labelling Of Vacuum Cleaners

On 25 July 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union handed down its judgment concerning energy labels in a case involving Dyson and BSH (ECJ, 25 July 2018, Case C-632/16, Dyson Ltd and Dyson BV v. BSH Home Appliances NV).

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

New European Commission Proposal For Directive On Collective Representative Actions

On 11 April 2018, the European Commission (the "Commission") published a new proposal on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers ...

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

The European Commission Proposes Restrictions On Single Use Plastics

On May 28, 2018, the European Commission ("Commission") published its Proposal for a Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment ("Proposal").

European Union Environment

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Jones Day

European Commission Proposes "New Deal For Consumers"

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

Court Of Justice Of European Union Clarifies Rules On Limitation Periods Under Sales And Guarantees Directive

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

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

Publication And Entry Into Force Of Royal Decree On "Mystery Shopping"

The Royal Decree entered into force on 15 July 2017.

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

European Commission Publishes Results Of EU Consumer Law Review

On 29 May 2017, the European Commission (the "Commission") published the final report on the results of its review of EU consumer law (the "Fitness Check"), which was initiated in January 2016.

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

ECJ Expands Concept Of "Seller" Under Consumer Sales Directive

The opposite interpretation would deprive consumers from the protection granted by the Consumer Sales Directive.

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

ECJ Rules On Fairness Of Standard Choice Of Law Clauses In B2C Relationships

Belgium Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

President Of Brussels Commercial Court Dismisses Cease-And-Desist Action Brought By Ferrero Against Delhaize

Belgium Commercial

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Van Bael & Bellis

ECJ Clarifies Consumer Protection Rules Relating To Sale Of Consumer Goods And Associated Guarantees

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

Standard-Form Contracts For Legal Services Between Lawyers And Consumers Must Comply With Directive On Unfair Terms In Consumer Contracts

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

ECJ Further Strengthens Protection Of Consumers When Booking Flights Online

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

App Industry Proposes Changes To Accommodate Consumer Concerns Regarding Online Games Apps

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

European Commission Urges Car Rental Companies To Stop Using Discriminatory Practices Against Consumers

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

ECJ Finds Belgium Failed To Correctly Implement Provisions Of Unfair Commercial Practices Directive

European Union Consumer

VB

Van Bael & Bellis

Brussels Regulation Reform—Effects Felt Beyond Europe

European Union Commercial

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Jones Day

ECJ Clarifies Assessment Of Fairness Of Consumer Contract Terms

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

Court Of Justice Of European Union Rules On Jurisdiction For Disputes Relating To Cross-Border Consumer Contracts

European Union Consumer

VB

Van Bael & Bellis

Headline Litigation, Corporate & Finance: Proposed Rules On Collective Actions Under Belgian Law

Belgium Commercial

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Liedekerke

European Commission Publishes Results Of Sweep On Websites Selling On-Line Games, Books, Videos And Music

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

ECJ Rules That Information Provided Via Websites Or Hyperlinks Does Not Meet Requirements of Consumer Distance Contracts

European Union Consumer

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Van Bael & Bellis

Act On Market Practices And Consumer Protection

Belgium Consumer

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Peeters

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