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Civil Law

General Terms and Conditions: Why Copying Them Will Cost You Dearly

Copying another company’s general terms and conditions (algemene voorwaarden) is risky on three separate legal grounds, and those risks are cumulative rather than alternatives. First, terms drafted with an original structure and wording enjoy copyright protection under the Dutch Copyright

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Criminal Law

The Suspect Guardian: Attorney Privilege Under Pressure

“At the exact moment a lawyer is no longer just the defence counsel, but becomes

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Civil Law

NATO Treaty explained: Article 5, accession & withdrawal | Law and More

The North Atlantic Treaty — commonly referred to as the NATO Treaty or the Washington

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A professional archaeological studio photograph of the golden Dacian helmet of Coțofenești against a black background. The 4th-century BC beaten gold helmet features a striking face mask with two large, stylized eye motifs and a central nose guard. The dome is covered in a pattern of small, pointed conical studs, while the sides are intricately embossed with animal figures and spirals. The artifact rests on a minimalist dark display stand under warm, cinematic lighting that highlights the texture of the gold.
Criminal Law

Process agreements in Dutch criminal law: the golden helmet case

A process agreement (procesafspraak) is an arrangement between the Public Prosecution Service and the defence

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Family Law

Does Partner Alimony Automatically End at AOW Age?

Reaching the Dutch state pension (AOW) age marks a significant financial milestone, bringing changes to

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Employment Law

Individual arrangements in a Dutch collective dismissal

An individual arrangement in a Dutch collective dismissal is a departure from the social plan

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Family Law

Child maintenance in blended families: who pays what?

Child maintenance in a blended family is worked out by first establishing what each child

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Criminal Law

Organised Crime and Undermining the Rule of Law: What Does It Mean for Ordinary Citizens?

Organised crime reaches ordinary citizens through three bodies of law at once, and the one

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Criminal Law

The crown witness system in the Netherlands: how the deal with the prosecution works

A crown witness (kroongetuige) in the Netherlands is a suspect who agrees to give evidence

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Employment Law

Dismissed During the Probationary Period — Before Even Starting the Job

You have signed an employment contract, but your new job has not yet started. Then

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Prepare your business for the new Dutch Wtta legislation. Learn how the admission system affects temporary agencies, secondment firms, and clients.
Employment Law

The Wtta explained: What lenders and hirers need to know

The Admission of Workers Act (Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten, Wtta) replaces the voluntary certification

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Corporate Law

The B.V. in formation and pre-incorporation liability

A B.V. in oprichting, a Dutch private limited company in formation, is not a legal

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Civil Law

What Can You Still Recover as a Creditor After a Dutch WSNP Debt Restructuring? A clear-eyed overview of your recovery options after the ‘clean slate’

Your debtor has completed a WSNP debt restructuring procedure and the court has granted them

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