European regulatory developments are introducing major new obligations for companies in the retail, fashion and luxury sectors. Companies must prepare their compliance processes accordingly.
A new law stipulates that self-employed persons earning less than 38 euros per hour are, in principle, deemed to be employees. What does this mean for contractors and their clients? What exceptions might there be to this legal presumption based on an hourly rate?
When is a director still permitted to participate in decision-making if they have a personal conflict of interest regarding a decision? And who is authorised to make that judgement?
The statutory minimum hourly wage changes every six months. What are the new amounts as of 1 July 2026?
The Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (HEAR Act) of 2016 has recently undergone significant amendments. This could have major implications for anyone wishing to export, trade or loan art dating from before 1946 to the United States. What do art dealers, collectors and museums need to bear in mind from now on?
When a foreign creditor is owed money by a Dutch debtor, the debt recovery process involves additional legal considerations, ranging from questions of jurisdiction to the enforceability of foreign judgments and the availability of cross-border enforcement instruments. What options does a creditor have in an international context?
Can you dismiss your employee with immediate effect after a minor offence, such as the theft of a (very) low-value product? Yes, you can! However, a recently published decision shows it does not go without a risk!
Employees have a right to privacy in their private lives. This also applies to sick employees. However, they must also comply with their reintegration obligations and provide accurate information about their illness. What options does the employer have to check whether they are actually doing this?
