Tags: Retail, Logistics & Mobility
The CJEU has clarified the transparency rules on the publication of online flight prices
On 23 April 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU clarified earlier case law that obliges each airline to indicate in its initial online price offer(s), the airfare and, separately, the taxes, charges, surcharges and fees that are unavoidable and foreseeable.
Night work in e-commerce in 2020: nothing new under the sun?
With e-commerce growing at an unprecedented rate all over the globe, in the past few years the Belgian legislator has taken several measures – both temporary and permanent – to make Belgium a more attractive hub for e-commerce activities.
’Cash for car’ crashed
On 23 January 2020, the Constitutional Court annulled the law introducing a mobility allowance (cash for car).
Is your company ready for the Incoterms 2020?
On 1 January 2020, the new Incoterms® 2020 as published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will come into force.
European skies are ready for drones. Are you?
The new drone rules are integrated in both an Implementing Act, containing the requirements related to the operation and registration of drones, and a Delegated Act, listing the requirements for CE marking, technical requirements, drone maintenance and third-country operators.
Autonomous vehicles and insurance: 5 challenges, 3 opportunities and 1 certainty
As insurance coverage will be profoundly different when (all) cars on the road are autonomous, a lot of strategic and legal insight is required to overcome the challenges and grasp the opportunities.
Autonomous vehicles: is Belgian road traffic legislation ready?
Autonomous vehicles, with varying degrees of autonomy, are on their way – although this will be slower than some had hoped or expected. This is notably the case for legal developments regarding this new form of mobility.
Pop-up leases in the three regions : Brussels adopted as last region its new rules
On 19 May 2019, the Ordinance of 25 April 2019 on short-term commercial leases enters into force for the Brussels-Capital Region.
Companies beware! New prohibition in Belgium on the abuse of economic dependence
On 21 March 2019, the Federal Belgian Parliament adopted an Act amending the Code of Economic Law regarding abuses of economic dependence, prohibited terms and unfair market practices in B2B relationships.
Better protection for teleworkers from occupational accidents
In a working world with rapid technological change and in which mobility is an increasing issue, telework is increasingly seen as a viable option and so more employees are demanding the opportunity to work remotely as part of their “employment package”.
From toys to business tools: is the regulatory framework for drones ready for this development?
“Ordered before midnight, tomorrow delivered at your home”. Lightning-fast parcel delivery is one of the greatest advantages of living in the early 21st century.
Commercial space in a hotel: Don’t get trapped in a commercial lease
The ground floor of many hotels provides room for retail space that can be let to businesses complimentary to the hotel: jewellery, car renting, floral shop, (luxury) clothing, etc.