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Nuans is a modern business law firm focusing on corporate law, commercial contracts, M&A, investment

11/10/2023

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10/10/2023

Last week our new associate Aline Thomas represented Nuans on PrivCon 2023 in the amazing Provinciehuis in Antwerp.

A big thanks to Dasprive vzw for the - once again - impeccable organization and for the interesting seminars and discussions shaping the future of data protection.

05/10/2023

Welcome Aline Thomas!

Aline joins our dynamic IP, tech and data protection team.

Looking forward to a successful journey ahead!

26/09/2023

Thrilled to welcome Lisa Van Der Stichel.

Lisa will be joining our corporate and M&A team.

We wish Lisa the very best in her Nuans journey!

21/09/2023

Our lawyers Ashley Solomon and Sander Vanderheyde are co-authors of the books ‘Focus op marktpraktijken en consumentenbescherming’ and ‘Focus op commerciële overeenkomsten’ in the series of Kluwer ‘Focus op het recht’.

Many thanks to Wolters Kluwer Belgium and in particular Diane Wellens and Marijke De Raedt for the pleasant collaboration!

13/09/2023

We are excited to introduce to you our latest team member, Silke Uyttendaele. Silke joins Nuans as an associate specializing in corporate and M&A.

Welcome Silke, Nuans wishes you every success on your new journey!

07/09/2023

Recently Sander Vanderheyde of Nuans conducted a tailored GDPR Awareness Training for the vibrant team of Conessence.

Together we dove into the GDPR essentials, equipping the team with insights for recruitment on safe data handling, breach readiness, security and more.

Thanks Conessence for having us over and for our pleasant (and privacy-conscious 😉) partnership!

05/09/2023

This month we welcome our new summer intern, Sara Vydt. Sara will be gaining insights in corporate, M&A, IP, tech and data.

Nuans wishes you an inspiring two weeks!

31/08/2023

𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝟮𝗖 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁𝘀. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

A new set of rules on the amicable collection of consumer debts takes effect as of tomorrow (1st September 2023).

Most important changes:
➡️ First payment reminder (notice of default) must be free of charge.
➡️ Waiting period of 14 calendar days to be respected before any late payment interests, costs or compensation may be charged.
➡️ Capped interests and compensation clauses:
- The interest rate of the Law of 2 August 2022 not to be exceeded.
- Maximum amounts that can be claimed for consumers in case of late payments.

➡️ Minimum required information in the first reminder: balance due, the amount of the compensation clause, description of product of service and deadline before any costs, interests or compensation may be claimed.
➡️ Additional protection for consumers.

The new Consumer Debts Act provides serious sanctions in case of non-compliance: i.e. exemption for payment for the consumer, nullification of the clauses that deviate from these rules and penalties/fines.

Nuans is happy to assist you in updating your terms and conditions.

25/08/2023

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁 (𝗗𝗦𝗔): 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

On April 25th, the European Commission published a list encompassing 17 Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and 2 Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) that fall under the scope of the 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭 (𝐃𝐒𝐀). Effective today, August 25, these 19 entities are required to adhere to the obligations outlined in the DSA. This regulation is designed with a fundamental objective: to establish a secure and trustworthy web environment that safeguards individual rights while fostering a dependable online environment.

One of the essential obligations set forth by this regulation is the prohibition of using "𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀" within a company's online environment. This prohibition pertains not only to the content itself but also extends to the arrangement, design, or functionalities governing the display of the content.
The focus is on ensuring that choices are neutrally presented, devoid of any undue influence through "visual, auditory or other components". Examples such as making the "unsubscribe" option barely noticeable, manipulating button placements (such as the 'x' to close a window), deploying leading questions, offering deceptive free samples, and setting up subscription traps – collectively referred to as "confirmshaming" – are encompassed by this prohibition.

We believe that staying informed about these regulations is crucial for fostering a transparent and trustworthy digital landscape for our clients. If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to assist you in understanding and navigating these legal frameworks effectively.

17/08/2023

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises interesting questions about the use of personal data by AI or machine learning technologies. AI undoubtedly introduces new and serious risks for the privacy rights of data subjects and therefore presents serious challenges for both AI developers and privacy practitioners (including Data Protection Officers).

Applying the broad data protection principles of GDPR to AI is a complex exercise. Click the link to read our overview of measures to be taken to comply: https://nuans-law.be/insights/artificial-intelligence-and-data-protection/.

It is essential for tech companies to understand the upcoming AI legislation in Europe and prepare for its implementation.

Nuans guides you through the complexities.

07/08/2023

𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗚𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝟭 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

On 1 July 2023, the Belgian Foreign Direct Investment or ‘FDI’ screening regime entered into force. M&A and investment transactions signed as of that date involving a non-EU investor might be subject to a mandatory pre-closing notification to the Interfederal Screening Commission (ISC).

In general, the regime applies to direct or indirect acquisitions of (i) control or (ii) 25% or 10% (depending on the sector) of the voting rights in Belgian entities active in so called ‘sensitive sectors’ (e.g. vital infrastructure, cybersecurity, access to sensitive information, private security, media, defence, electronic communication, …).

The new FDI screening mechanism could substantially affect the timeline of the transaction and, possibly, the deal certainty. Consequently, FDI screening must be taken into account right from the beginning for any planned transaction involving non-EU investors.

Click the link to read our full overview of the Belgian FDI screening mechanism: https://nuans-law.be/insights/foreign-investment-control/

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