Unpaid invoices: are you aware of the options for prejudgment attachment (conservatoir beslag) under Dutch law?
Is your customer not paying, and are assets at risk of disappearing? Under Dutch law, prejudgment attachment (conservatoir beslag) lets you freeze your customer’s assets before obtaining a judgment. The article explains when this makes sense, what the court requires and which risks you run yourself.
Updated Lexology series on international supply chain management
Updated versions of the first two parts of our series on international supply chain management are now available on Lexology, offering practical insights for companies and professionals working in a cross-border practice.
Dutch general partnership (vof): your business partner runs up the debts, you pay the bill personally.
Under Dutch law, each partner in a general partnership (vof) is jointly and severally liable for its debts, even those incurred by a fellow partner without consultation. Creditors are not bound by internal arrangements, and leaving does not automatically release you. Sound arrangements limit the risks to your personal assets.
Terms and conditions: when may you automatically renew a consumer subscription?
When may you tacitly renew a consumer subscription? Read which rules apply to automatic renewal, cancellation, terms and conditions and online subscriptions, and how to prevent ACM enforcement or customers being wrongly bound to a new annual term.
May an algorithm determine what employees or platform workers earn?
AI increasingly influences decisions about remuneration, appraisals and careers. But may an algorithm determine what employees or platform workers earn? Learn which obligations follow from the GDPR, employment-law standards and European AI legislation, and why transparency, human oversight and due care are essential.
Software and AI create new opportunities, but also new liability risks
New EU product liability rules expressly classify software and AI as products. Companies developing software, using AI or selling digital products should review their contracts, processes and insurance in good time to limit liability risks from December 2026.
Restructuring after an acquisition? Know the limits on dismissal
In an acquisition, employees generally transfer to the new owner. However, restructuring may still be possible if there are economic, technical or organisational reasons. Dismissal must not be driven by the transfer itself. Timely preparation and a well-substantiated dismissal file are therefore essential.
Cybersecurity becomes a board-level responsibility
Under the new Cybersecurity Act, cybersecurity is no longer only an IT issue but also a board-level responsibility. Entrepreneurs must understand cyber risks, take appropriate security measures and define responsibilities in the event of a cyber incident. This article explains what the new cyber legislation means for governance, liability and cyber resilience within businesses.
Do you work with self-employed contractors? Why you should assess the risk of false self-employment now
Self-employed contractor or employee after all? Since 1 January 2025, the Dutch Tax Administration has resumed checks on false self-employment. Have your contractor relationships assessed now and avoid additional tax assessments, penalties and unexpected employment law risks.
Private refuelling with a company fuel card: grounds for summary dismissal?
Private use of a company fuel card may justify summary dismissal. The amount is not decisive; trust, clear rules and careful handling are key.