If you as a company use personal data for innovation or product development, qualifying that activity as ‘scientific research’ is important to be able to use a more...
Joris DeeneDo you own the copyright to a logo you designed with AI?
More and more entrepreneurs and designers are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create logos or other imagery quickly and cost-effectively. The logical question that follows is whether you...
Does an unclear contract clause automatically make an agreement with the bank unlawful?
When you terminate your relationship with a bank as a consumer, may the bank charge unexpected transfer fees if the terms and conditions are unclear? The Supreme Court ruled in a Jan. 29 ruling that...
May a general contractor share all residents' contact information with subcontractors?
A general contractor may share buyers' contact information with subcontractors if it is compatible with the original purpose for which the data was collected, such as coordination of construction work. The...
Who is entitled to a trade name in a dispute over prior use?
The right to a trade name arises from its initial public use. But what happens if this use stops temporarily, or if in the meantime another party uses a very similar name or domain name...
Do you have to pay a cancellation fee if you cancel your participation in a fair?
When, as a company, you unilaterally cancel a contract, such as for a trade show participation, paying a cancellation fee depends on the qualification of the contractual provision. A recent ruling shows...
Is VAT due on the increased fee for playing music without a license?
If, as a business owner, you play music recordings in your business without a prior license, and have to pay an increased legal fee for doing so, this entire fee is subject to VAT. The General Court ...
Business email addresses and GDPR: may you use contact information from the CBE for B2B marketing?
Many businesses live under the assumption that business contact information, such as that of company executives in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE), may be freely used for commercial purposes. A...
Press freedom vs. reputational damage: when does a lawsuit against a journalist become a SLAPP?
A politician may sue a journalist for slander and defamation, but the threshold for success is particularly high. In a Feb. 12, 2026 ruling, the court confirmed that investigative journalism about the conduct...
End of the cookie banner in sight? The impact of the Digital Omnibus regulation
The European Commission has launched a proposal with the Digital Omnibus Regulation that could dramatically change the digital landscape. This proposal aims to radically simplify cookie rules by...
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