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For a long time, a mediation clause in a contract was primarily a non-binding encouragement to consult. However, according to the Supreme Court, depending on the wording, such a clause can actually oblige to first...

The terms dealer and agent are often used interchangeably, but legally they are two different types of partnerships. A dealer purchases and sells for their own account and risk (dealer or distribution agreement); a...

AI has also become commonplace in the workplace: employees use it to write texts, answer customer questions, or perform analyses. This entails risks regarding personal data, confidential information...

A registration with the Credit Registration Bureau (BKR) can also have unpleasant consequences for entrepreneurs, especially if it is negative. A negative registration makes it more difficult to obtain financing....

If you are a self-employed professional making the switch to salaried employment — due to declining assignments, a need for security, or stricter enforcement of the DBA Act — do so in a structured manner. In six...

A maintenance and repair contract — for example, for a car or machine — gives the customer certainty regarding costs and quality, and the provider predictable revenue. But the legal side...

In international trade, you often work with contracts in multiple languages. The risk: translation differences can cause the versions to differ in content. Therefore, include a language clause that determines which language version takes precedence...

In the case of a business loan, parties may agree on an interest rate themselves — there is great contractual freedom. However, that freedom has limits: an excessively high interest rate may be contrary to the...

Seven years after the introduction of the GDPR, it is clear that privacy legislation is not a paper tiger. The Dutch Data Protection Authority actively enforces and issues fines to a wide range of organizations — from...

In legal proceedings, evidence is decisive: it determines how the judge assesses the facts and, consequently, the ruling. There are various types of evidence — from written documents and witness statements...