Anyone wishing to litigate in Belgium must do so in the correct language. Depending on the language area where the court or tribunal is located, this is Dutch, French or German. A special arrangement applies to Brussels. This regulation from the Language Act of the Court of Justice of 15 June 1935 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Language Act') applied...
2021
2021 New Year's wishes have never been so obvious. They were never so brittle. Soon it will be true again. One day we will shine in the light. We will always fight for justice. We will always share in happiness. Also in 2021. Congratulations, Team USA
As a director of a private company, can I pay a dividend to the shareholders in corona times?
This is possible, but the driver must act with caution. Before a dividend can be paid out in the BV, two distribution tests must be carried out: the balance sheet test and the liquidity test. balance sheet test The balance sheet test is based on an analysis of the company's net assets. The company's net assets...
The immunity of the plea and the right of defense preserved
Statements made by a lawyer in defense of his client fall under the immunity of the plea and the right of defence, even if these were formulated outside the legal procedure. The Criminal Code provides that a lawyer enjoys relative criminal immunity ('the immunity from the plea') for “speaking in court…
Opinion: Finally an effective prosecution of hate speech online?
On November 10, Justice Minister Van Quickenborne stated in the House Judiciary Committee that the fight against online hate speech will become one of his priorities. According to certain politicians from both Vlaams Belang and N-VA, this would mean the end of free speech. The citizen who can no longer freely express his opinion online...
