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?
On 2 June 2026, the Dutch Senate adopted the Digital General Meeting for Private Law Legal Entities Act. This Act makes it possible to hold general meetings entirely digitally. What does this mean for directors and shareholders of private limited companies, public limited companies and other legal entities?
(Re-)building, placing solar panels or an advertisement on your commercial property? In the Netherlands you have to apply for an environmental permit for such activities. So what is an environmental permit, how can you apply for it and how does the procedure work after the application?
When a debtor refuses to pay despite reminders and demand letters, stronger measures will be necessary to secure a claim. One of the most effective instruments in Dutch debt recovery is attachment. How can a creditor secure such an attachment?
