Pigs in Distress ruling: important milestone
The Pigs in Distress ruling by the European Court of Justice (CJEU Jan. 14, 2021, ECLI:EU:C:2021:7) has opened the door to wider participation in proceedings where the environment and the surrounding area are at stake. This new line is rapidly leading to new rulings that further expand access to justice. For example, those who have […]
Update: Corona and alimony obligation IV: temporary reduction of partner alimony
On July 8, 2021, the Court of Appeal of ‘s-Hertogenbosch granted a temporary reduction in partner alimony due to the effects of the corona crisis. The husband works as a truck driver in road construction and, as a result of the corona crisis, can no longer work overtime as of December 1, 2020. The husband’s […]