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🚨 New Payment Rules for Public Tenders in Belgium 🚨 The Royal Decree of 12 August 2024 introduces key changes to the payment terms for public tenders, following a 2022 EU court ruling. 🔹 A single 30-day "treatment term" for both verification and payment 🔹 Exceptions for the healthcare sector, allowing up to 60 days 🔹 New rules apply from 1 January 2025 Curious to learn more? Check out the slideshow or click the link for a full breakdown of the upcoming changes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP2iRyce #ALTIUS #PublicTenders #LegalUpdate #Belgium #Procurement #Healthcare #PaymentRules

AI is a hot topic, and the risks of getting burned are real. In our latest article in De Tijd / L'Echo, our experts Jan Clinck, Sophie Lens, and Emma Van Caenegem discuss the risks and considerations associated with integrating AI tools into the workplace 🔎 From data protection and intellectual property concerns to HR implications and psychosocial risks, we provide answers to the challenges companies face. 🔗 Read the full article: NL: https://lnkd.in/eDGzTrGN FR: https://lnkd.in/eBYePzEE #ALTIUS #DeTijd #LEcho #AI

ALTIUS is excited to announce that this week, four new associates — Olivier Cuti, Chiara Martino, Thibaud Grandsaert & Hugo Gigounon — have officially taken their oaths as lawyers. This marks a significant milestone in their legal careers and a proud moment for us as a firm. Congratulations to each of them! We look forward to seeing the impact they will make as they embark on this new chapter. 👏⚖️ #ALTIUS #Law #Associate #Oath

Who's Who Legal (Lexology) 2024 Report 🏅 Every year, WWL conducts research into the leading lawyers and experts around the world. At ALTIUS, we are delighted with the addition of the following lawyers in this year's report: Philippe de Jong, Christophe Ronse, Olivier Vrins, Gerrit Vandendriessche, Willem-Alexander Devlies, Sven Demeulemeester, Philippe De Wulf, Tom Vantroyen, Carmen Verdonck, William Timmermans, Alexander Hansebout, Lieven Peeters and Kirian Claeyé. Thank you to all our clients for their trust in ALTIUS' expertise and congratulations to the ranked lawyers and their teams for ensuring we deliver the best assistance to our clients. 👏 See the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-BEEZEU #ALTIUS #WWL #Lexology #Ranking #LawFirm

📢 New Measures to Address Over-Indebtedness and Protect Companies in Difficulty 📢   On 1 July 2024, the Act of 15 May 2024 on measures to address over-indebtedness and protect companies in difficulty was published in the Belgian Official State Gazette. The main amendments and their impacts on your company are discussed in our latest blog, written by our insolvency experts Bart Heynickx and Roel Verheyden. Stay informed and protect your business!   #OverIndebtedness #CompanyProtection #LegalUpdates #BusinessLaw #ALTIUS

🎶 Deepfakes in the Music Industry: Will the AI Act Change the Tune? 🎶 The music industry faces many challenges with AI-generated deepfakes replicating various artists’ voice and likeness without consent. The AI Act might have a positive impact on these challenges by ensuring AI-generated media is labeled and traceable. However, it has limitations: it lacks a clear framework for legal liability and focuses on preventative measures rather than punitive ones. So, will the AI Act really change the tune? Read more in our latest blog post, written by Marsyas Coene. #AI #Deepfakes #MusicIndustry #AIAct #ArtistsRights #Innovation

Exciting Developments in EU Cybersecurity: Belgian NIS2 Framework takes shape! 🔒 The EU has taken a significant leap forward in strengthening cybersecurity with the introduction of the NIS2 Directive. This updated framework expands upon the original NIS, addressing the dynamic landscape of cyber threats with new measures. Well ahead of its entry into force, Belgium has implemented it. 🚀 In our latest blog, Jan Clinck and Peter Bulcke shed light on 5 innovations in NIS2 and its Belgian implementation. 💡 Stay proactive in cybersecurity and ensure compliance with NIS2 to safeguard against domestic and foreign cyber threats. #Cybersecurity #NIS2Directive #EURegulations #DigitalTransformation

We are excited to share that Philippe de Jong recently participated in a podcast on Effective Enforcement with the Anti-Infringement Bureau for IP Rights on Plant Material (AIB)! 🎙️ In this episode, Philippe de Jong and Ignacio Giacchi, Managing Director at the Anti-Infringement Bureau for IP Rights on Plant Material (AIB), discuss: 🟢 Recent success stories in the enforcement of Community Plant Variety Rights. 🟢 The legal framework governing CPVR enforcement within the EU. 🟢 How technological innovations aid in identifying and preventing CPVR infringement. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/escACkRP #CPVR #PlantBreeding #AgriculturalInnovation #Podcast

🔍Will the GDPR Restrain Health Data Access Bodies Under the European Health Data Space?   In her most recent article, Erika Ellyne explores the balance between health data sharing innovation and privacy protection. She examines the EHDS proposal's key protective measures, including GDPR compliance and the crucial role of Health Data Access Bodies (HDABs).   📖Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eH4pu88v   Published by ScienceDirect   #HealthData #GDPR #DataPrivacy #Innovation #EHDS #LawFirmAchievement

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