European Union: Contracts and Commercial Law

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Hoe organisaties kunnen voldoen aan de Europese interoperabiliteitsregels bij gegevensdeling of -uitwisseling
De Europese datastrategie introduceert nieuwe interoperabiliteitsverplichtingen voor gegevensverwerkingsdiensten en gegevensbemiddelaars. Deze verplichtingen, vastgelegd in de Dataverordening en Datagovernanceverordening, vullen het GDPR-recht op overdraagbaarheid aan en vereisen concrete aanpassingen in contracten, procedures en technische implementaties om naadloze gegevensuitwisseling te waarborgen.
European Union Privacy
ML
Monard Law
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Court In The Act: Germany's New Commercial Courts Challenge Arbitration's Dominance
Germany has enacted reforms establishing specialised international commercial court chambers that allow English-language proceedings and streamlined appeals directly to the Federal Court of Justice. This development positions German state courts as a competitive alternative to arbitration for cross-border commercial disputes, prompting parties to reassess their dispute resolution strategies in contracts with a German nexus.
Germany Litigation
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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Het nieuwe boek 7 Burgerlijk Wetboek is aangenomen: wat betekent dit voor de vastgoed- en bouwpraktijk?
Belgium's new Book 7 of the Civil Code introduces fundamental changes to real estate and construction law, reshaping risk allocation, conformity standards, and contractual relationships. With implementation set for September 2027, property developers, contractors, and real estate professionals face critical decisions about updating their standard documentation and contractual frameworks.
Belgium Real Estate
ML
Monard Law
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AI And Copyright: What Are The Implications Of The Getty And Gema Cases For The Danish Corporate Sector?
Two recent European court cases—Getty Images vs Stability AI and Gema vs OpenAI—have delivered contrasting rulings on generative AI and copyright infringement, with significant implications for how businesses assess legal risks when using AI models. While one court found no infringement in AI training processes, the other ruled that memorized copyrighted content in model outputs constitutes unlawful reproduction, highlighting the urgent need for Danish companies to clarify their AI roles and imp
Denmark IP
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Bech-Bruun
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Antwerpse Ondernemingsrechtbank oordeelt dat ook geschillen over de Wet Precontractuele Informatie aan arbitrage kunnen worden voorgelegd
De Ondernemingsrechtbank Antwerpen bevestigt dat arbitragebedingen in internationale franchiseovereenkomsten ook geschillen over de Belgische Wet Precontractuele Informatie kunnen omvatten. Deze uitspraak volgt de lijn van het Hof van Cassatie en markeert een belangrijke verschuiving in hoe Belgische beschermingswetten worden toegepast in een internationale context.
Belgium Commercial
ML
Monard Law
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