380 results The expansion of the ETS to include buildings, road transport and maritime transport: the bill to implement the amended ETS Directive The bill to implement the changes to the European Emission Trading System (ETS) has been submitted to the Lower House. The bill envisages three major changes. Willemijn de Widt Junior Associate Amsterdam Netherlands lags behind in implementing amended ETS Directive (Update 2 April 2024) The ETS Directive was amended in May 2023. Member States had until 31 January 2023 to implement the provisions of the amended ETS Directive. The Netherlands failed to meet that implementation deadline. Enforcement of open, sustainability-oriented CSDDD standards: lessons from administrative law Tom Barkhuysen and Valérie van 't Lam wrote a preliminary opinion for the Koninklijke Vereeniging 'Handelsrecht' on how to enforce the CSDDD's open standards. Tijn Kortmann appointed Professor at Radboud University Radboud University Nijmegen has appointed Tijn Kortmann as Professor of Government Liability Law as from 1 February 2024. European Court of Human Rights rules in landmark case that governments must combat climate change The European Court of Human Rights rules that governments have an obligation to take effective measures to meet climate targets and combat the harmful effects of climate change. The future of nuclear power in the Netherlands (part 3): the project procedure has started! A Notification of Intention and Participation for the construction of two new nuclear power plants was published in the Government Gazette on 22 February 2024. Stibbe advises Clara Wichmann and NJCM on ‘Nu Niet Zwanger’ project The Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports has imposed new obligations on the 'Nu Niet Zwanger' project of the GGD as a result of administrative appeal proceedings initiated by Bureau Clara Wichmann and the Dutch Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (NJCM). Legal sponsorship of Wildlife Justice Commission We take great pride in our longstanding partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission, serving as one of their legal sponsors. Pro Bono Collaborative for Refugees in the Netherlands Stibbe participated in the Pro Bono Collaborative for Refugees in the Netherlands of The Dutch Council for Refugees (Stichting Vluchtelingenwerk) in 2022 and 2023. Legal proceedings on government oversight of the Healthcare Inspectorate in Pelvic Floor Mat Complications Stibbe is actively engaged in legal cases on behalf of Bureau Clara Wichmann, a women's rights NGO, concerning government oversight of transvaginal pelvic floor mats (bekkenbodemmatjes). Legal sponsorship Stibbe x Fairwork Stibbe has entered into a long-term partnership with FairWork, assisting it on important social and complex legal questions. Participation under the Environment and Planning Act Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), there is a commitment to implement more early participation. The extensive preparation procedure (uniforme openbare voorbereidingsprocedure) remains the main and most elaborate source of participation Stibbe protects students In 2011 the Dutch government expressed its intention to fine students €3,000 if they take too long to graduate. Student unions opposed to this change and approached Stibbe with a request for pro bono legal counsel. Stibbe advises WWF-Netherlands The Dutch government has expressed its intention to recognize the Malaysian Timber Certification System (MTCS) as evidence of sustainable wood for a two-year period, even though MTCS does not meet all official criteria. Stibbe paved the way for female SGP members Citing the right to freedom of expression, the Reformed Political Party (Dutch abbreviation: SGP) argued that while women can become a member of the SGP, they couldn’t vote within the party or stand for public office on behalf of it. Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society’s vision of the Act of Cultural Heritage (‘Erfgoedwet’). Stibbe advises Defence for Children and PILP-NJACM Stibbe has advised Defence for Children and PILP-NJCM on a pro bono basis about the possibilities of conducting legal proceedings in relation to the Dutch amnesty scheme for minors seeking asylum (Kinderpardon). Pagination Previous page Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page
The expansion of the ETS to include buildings, road transport and maritime transport: the bill to implement the amended ETS Directive The bill to implement the changes to the European Emission Trading System (ETS) has been submitted to the Lower House. The bill envisages three major changes.
Netherlands lags behind in implementing amended ETS Directive (Update 2 April 2024) The ETS Directive was amended in May 2023. Member States had until 31 January 2023 to implement the provisions of the amended ETS Directive. The Netherlands failed to meet that implementation deadline.
Enforcement of open, sustainability-oriented CSDDD standards: lessons from administrative law Tom Barkhuysen and Valérie van 't Lam wrote a preliminary opinion for the Koninklijke Vereeniging 'Handelsrecht' on how to enforce the CSDDD's open standards.
Tijn Kortmann appointed Professor at Radboud University Radboud University Nijmegen has appointed Tijn Kortmann as Professor of Government Liability Law as from 1 February 2024.
European Court of Human Rights rules in landmark case that governments must combat climate change The European Court of Human Rights rules that governments have an obligation to take effective measures to meet climate targets and combat the harmful effects of climate change.
The future of nuclear power in the Netherlands (part 3): the project procedure has started! A Notification of Intention and Participation for the construction of two new nuclear power plants was published in the Government Gazette on 22 February 2024.
Stibbe advises Clara Wichmann and NJCM on ‘Nu Niet Zwanger’ project The Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports has imposed new obligations on the 'Nu Niet Zwanger' project of the GGD as a result of administrative appeal proceedings initiated by Bureau Clara Wichmann and the Dutch Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (NJCM).
Legal sponsorship of Wildlife Justice Commission We take great pride in our longstanding partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission, serving as one of their legal sponsors.
Pro Bono Collaborative for Refugees in the Netherlands Stibbe participated in the Pro Bono Collaborative for Refugees in the Netherlands of The Dutch Council for Refugees (Stichting Vluchtelingenwerk) in 2022 and 2023.
Legal proceedings on government oversight of the Healthcare Inspectorate in Pelvic Floor Mat Complications Stibbe is actively engaged in legal cases on behalf of Bureau Clara Wichmann, a women's rights NGO, concerning government oversight of transvaginal pelvic floor mats (bekkenbodemmatjes).
Legal sponsorship Stibbe x Fairwork Stibbe has entered into a long-term partnership with FairWork, assisting it on important social and complex legal questions.
Participation under the Environment and Planning Act Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), there is a commitment to implement more early participation. The extensive preparation procedure (uniforme openbare voorbereidingsprocedure) remains the main and most elaborate source of participation
Stibbe protects students In 2011 the Dutch government expressed its intention to fine students €3,000 if they take too long to graduate. Student unions opposed to this change and approached Stibbe with a request for pro bono legal counsel.
Stibbe advises WWF-Netherlands The Dutch government has expressed its intention to recognize the Malaysian Timber Certification System (MTCS) as evidence of sustainable wood for a two-year period, even though MTCS does not meet all official criteria.
Stibbe paved the way for female SGP members Citing the right to freedom of expression, the Reformed Political Party (Dutch abbreviation: SGP) argued that while women can become a member of the SGP, they couldn’t vote within the party or stand for public office on behalf of it.
Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society’s vision of the Act of Cultural Heritage (‘Erfgoedwet’).
Stibbe advises Defence for Children and PILP-NJACM Stibbe has advised Defence for Children and PILP-NJCM on a pro bono basis about the possibilities of conducting legal proceedings in relation to the Dutch amnesty scheme for minors seeking asylum (Kinderpardon).