625 results EU Council suggests fundamental changes to proposal for Directive on representative actions The proposed text for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has radically changed – again. Overview of Legislative Proposal on Collective Action (NL) – Update June 2019 In the Netherlands, it is possible for a representative entity to bring a "collective action" on an "opt-out basis" under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (the "DCC"). However, under the current provisions in Dutch law, the representative entity is Stibbe advises BP Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU. The MiCa Regulation explained: What has changed since June 2024? On 30 June 2024, the first set of measures of the MiCa Regulation (“Markets in Crypto-Assets”) came into effect. This article outlines the provisions of the MiCa Regulation that are already in force and their implications for the crypto-sphere. Tax Alert: The European Commission calls on the Netherlands to align taxation of investment funds with EU law On 25 July 2024, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against the Netherlands by sending a letter of formal notice. Dutch tax insights in debt restructuring cases We will highlight certain focus areas from a Dutch tax perspective in debt restructuring cases involving a Dutch debtor, also considering creditors holding or obtaining an equity stake – directly or indirectly - in the borrowing entity. Herziening KRW: Nederland en andere lidstaten vragen om lichtere verplichtingen en meer genuanceerde monitoring via non-papers (deel VI) Naar aanleiding van het voorstel tot wijziging van de KRW heeft onder andere Nederland twee ‘non-papers’ ingediend. De non-papers zien op de uitleg van het verslechteringsverbod in de KRW, de manier van monitoring en vragen om lichtere verplichtingen. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: our 16 key takeaways The AI Act is the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. In this first episode of our Artificial Intelligence series, we have set out our initial key takeaways on the AI Act based on the text as currently approved by the Council of the EU. Cross-border gathering of evidence requires cross-border protection of legal professional privilege On August 18, 2026, a European Regulation will enter into force that deals with the cross-border obtaining of electronic evidence in criminal cases (E-evidence Regulation). Climate litigation en “fair share”: hoe snel moet de overheid klimaatverandering tegengaan? In dit blogbericht gaan Ali al Khatib en Tess Linders in op climate litigation en de zogeheten fair share van overheden. Hof van Justitie: enkele verplichtingen KRW gelden niet voor kleine meren (deel VII) In deze bijdrage, de zevende in de reeks, gaan wij in op een arrest van het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie van 25 april 2024 over de vraag of de verplichtingen uit de Kaderrichtlijn Water ook gelden voor kleinere wateren. To Prove or Presume? The EC’s Draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses The Commission recently published its Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses of Dominance, which are meant to reflect the EU case law. However, they seem to deviate on important aspects, arguably simplifying the assessment for establishing an abuse. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation – beware and get your data ready! Earlier this year, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force to close a loophole in EU regulations aimed at creating a level playing field within the internal market. Mayday, Mayday: Pay day! The Commission’s fight to avoid paying interest to Deutsche Telekom is over. The ECJ upheld the right of companies to receive interest on unduly collected antitrust fines, carrying a hefty price tag for the Commission. First trip around the sun: FSR – one year in review The Foreign Subsidies Regulation has celebrated one year of its application. Time for companies to take stock of the lessons learnt from key developments of this first year. However, ambiguities remain and more is yet to come. Watch this space! Belgian watchdog tackles bid rigging In recent cases in the fire protection and private security sectors, the Belgian Competition Authority has made the prosecution of bid-rigging one of its top priorities, imposing hefty fines on infringers for their participation in cartel schemes. Tax Alert: Update on VAT case law In this Tax Alert, we address recent case law relating to VAT. The Netherlands’ Budget Day 2024 On Tuesday 17 September 2024 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2025 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2025 Tax Plan (Belastingplan) and the 2025 Other Tax Measures (Overige Fiscale Maatregelen). Pagination Previous page Page 32 Page 33 Current page 34 Page 35 Next page
EU Council suggests fundamental changes to proposal for Directive on representative actions The proposed text for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has radically changed – again.
Overview of Legislative Proposal on Collective Action (NL) – Update June 2019 In the Netherlands, it is possible for a representative entity to bring a "collective action" on an "opt-out basis" under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (the "DCC"). However, under the current provisions in Dutch law, the representative entity is
Stibbe advises BP Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU.
The MiCa Regulation explained: What has changed since June 2024? On 30 June 2024, the first set of measures of the MiCa Regulation (“Markets in Crypto-Assets”) came into effect. This article outlines the provisions of the MiCa Regulation that are already in force and their implications for the crypto-sphere.
Tax Alert: The European Commission calls on the Netherlands to align taxation of investment funds with EU law On 25 July 2024, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against the Netherlands by sending a letter of formal notice.
Dutch tax insights in debt restructuring cases We will highlight certain focus areas from a Dutch tax perspective in debt restructuring cases involving a Dutch debtor, also considering creditors holding or obtaining an equity stake – directly or indirectly - in the borrowing entity.
Herziening KRW: Nederland en andere lidstaten vragen om lichtere verplichtingen en meer genuanceerde monitoring via non-papers (deel VI) Naar aanleiding van het voorstel tot wijziging van de KRW heeft onder andere Nederland twee ‘non-papers’ ingediend. De non-papers zien op de uitleg van het verslechteringsverbod in de KRW, de manier van monitoring en vragen om lichtere verplichtingen.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: our 16 key takeaways The AI Act is the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. In this first episode of our Artificial Intelligence series, we have set out our initial key takeaways on the AI Act based on the text as currently approved by the Council of the EU.
Cross-border gathering of evidence requires cross-border protection of legal professional privilege On August 18, 2026, a European Regulation will enter into force that deals with the cross-border obtaining of electronic evidence in criminal cases (E-evidence Regulation).
Climate litigation en “fair share”: hoe snel moet de overheid klimaatverandering tegengaan? In dit blogbericht gaan Ali al Khatib en Tess Linders in op climate litigation en de zogeheten fair share van overheden.
Hof van Justitie: enkele verplichtingen KRW gelden niet voor kleine meren (deel VII) In deze bijdrage, de zevende in de reeks, gaan wij in op een arrest van het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie van 25 april 2024 over de vraag of de verplichtingen uit de Kaderrichtlijn Water ook gelden voor kleinere wateren.
To Prove or Presume? The EC’s Draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses The Commission recently published its Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses of Dominance, which are meant to reflect the EU case law. However, they seem to deviate on important aspects, arguably simplifying the assessment for establishing an abuse.
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation – beware and get your data ready! Earlier this year, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force to close a loophole in EU regulations aimed at creating a level playing field within the internal market.
Mayday, Mayday: Pay day! The Commission’s fight to avoid paying interest to Deutsche Telekom is over. The ECJ upheld the right of companies to receive interest on unduly collected antitrust fines, carrying a hefty price tag for the Commission.
First trip around the sun: FSR – one year in review The Foreign Subsidies Regulation has celebrated one year of its application. Time for companies to take stock of the lessons learnt from key developments of this first year. However, ambiguities remain and more is yet to come. Watch this space!
Belgian watchdog tackles bid rigging In recent cases in the fire protection and private security sectors, the Belgian Competition Authority has made the prosecution of bid-rigging one of its top priorities, imposing hefty fines on infringers for their participation in cartel schemes.
The Netherlands’ Budget Day 2024 On Tuesday 17 September 2024 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2025 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2025 Tax Plan (Belastingplan) and the 2025 Other Tax Measures (Overige Fiscale Maatregelen).