Legal guides
Practical guides to Dutch law, arranged by area of law: from employment and corporate law to family law, immigration, criminal law and real estate. Written by the lawyers of Law & More in Eindhoven and Amsterdam.
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Copying general terms and conditions: the legal risks in the Netherlands
Copying another company’s general terms and conditions (algemene voorwaarden) is risky under Dutch law on three separate grounds: copyright, unlawful act and the validity of the terms themselves. The exception is short standard phrasing, which is too generic for copyright
There is no general right to work from home in the Netherlands. Under Article 2
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An online review in the Netherlands is lawful as long as it reports a genuine
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A creditor with an enforceable judgment may attach and sell your assets, but not at
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You can have a conservatory attachment (conservatoir beslag) lifted by starting summary proceedings (kort geding).
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A company may only amend its general terms and conditions during a running contract if
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Franchising in the Netherlands is governed by the Dutch Franchise Act (Wet franchise), in force
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If a defective product causes damage in the Netherlands, the producer is liable without you
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The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst, IND) decides whether you can obtain a
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The time limit for hidden defects in Dutch property law consists of two deadlines. Under
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If you share parental authority with your ex-partner, you need his or her permission for
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Without minor children you are free to move during your divorce; you need nobody’s permission,
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Yes, you can buy a new home during your divorce, but who owns it depends
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