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Export of dual-use items
When exporting items from the European Customs Union to countries outside the Customs Union (so-called 'third countries'), there is a lot...
Feb 27, 2023


The new Product Liability Directive
The current Product Liability Directive dates back to 1985, and after 38 years the directive can be called old. We have written a blog...
Feb 15, 2023


Importers beware! EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (2023)
Although there is only preliminary agreement on the "Regulation establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism," the Carbon Border...
Jan 27, 2023


Cargo damage in (international) road transport: is the carrier liable?
In a previous blog post, I addressed the difference between the terms 'carrier', 'paper carrier' and 'freight forwarder', and why this is...
Dec 9, 2022


Battle of forms: how do you know which general terms and conditions apply?
A common question in business-to-business (B2B) is which general terms and conditions apply. An important legal question. Often, both the...
Dec 2, 2022


Carrier, paper carrier or freight forwarder?
In the logistics sector, the capacity of the contracting parties is very important. It is important to consider whether there is a...
Nov 25, 2022


Can an indirect representative be held jointly and severally liable for VAT on imports?
Recently, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued a very interesting ruling regarding the question of whether an indirect...
Nov 21, 2022


Enforcement of international judgements (part II)
Foreign arbitral award An arbitral award is not enforceable until the court grants leave for enforcement, called an exequatur....
Aug 10, 2022


Enforcement of international judgements (part I)
Foreign court judgement A foreign judgment is enforceable in the Netherlands only pursuant to a regulation, treaty or law. Between the...
Aug 3, 2022


Trademark registration: a brief overview of relevant laws and regulations
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is a European Union agency in charge of registering union trademarks and...
Jul 18, 2022
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