Diarra ruling: the free movement of footballers
With the ruling of 4 October 2024, the ECJ did away with the "unbreakable" nature of player contracts and the financial and sporting sanctions
08/10/2024
It is not the alleged statute of limitations, but the fact that the investigation was made impossible by proven illegalities in the legal process that is at the root of the demand for the closure of Operation Chalice.
Proven illegalities and the secret return of the crown documents of Operation Chalice file, are covered up with a statement on alleged prescription. The prosecution asks in
02/07/2024
Reform of out-of-court settlements and guilty pleas: once again directors and companies are targeted
After the publication of the new Penal Code, the legislator also took the amicable and so-called "guilty plea" procedures under review. These procedures are attractive
28/05/2024
One case became crystal clear after the Supreme Court's report on Operation Chalice :
The hallucinatory sequence of irregularities and illegalities decapitated the investigation and deprived survivors of clergy sexual abuse of their fundamental right to a
29/04/2024
Supreme Judicial Council delivered an ungracious verdict on 'Chalice' investigation
Those who, like Walter Van Steenbrugge, denounced illegalities, influence and an utter lack of respect for the victims were, including by some representatives of
18/04/2024
THE NEW PENAL CODE: INNOVATIONS AND INCREASED RISKS FOR COMPANIES AND DIRECTORS
The new Criminal Code adopted by the House of Representatives on 22 February 2024 contains a number of relevant changes for companies and their executives and directors.
18/03/2024
Defence Acid
For a proper understanding of the defence made before the correctional court in Bruges on Thursday 18 January 2024 in defence of the Youtuber
20/01/2024
A victory for Equal Opportunities: court slaps De Lijn on the wrist
In a historic ruling, the Court of First Instance Antwerp, Mechelen division sentenced De Lijn on 5 December 2023 for structurally discriminating against wheelchair users. On our website, we discuss the verdict in more detail and you can find an animated version of the ruling.
18/12/2023
Constitutional review of bridging right for self-employed during Corona pandemic
During the Corona pandemic, the federal government worked out a bridging entitlement for self-employed workers. This was to ensure that self-employed people who had to stop their activities due to the pandemic were compensated.
11/10/2023
