Access to the ‘digital legacy’
More than 150,000 people die each year and therefore about the same number of estates are settled. Almost without exception, deceased people leave behind digital “possessions,” such as social media accounts, email accounts, documents stored in the cloud and (usage rights to) all kinds of media and entertainment. This is also known as the “digital […]
Soon to have ten options for a (double) surname?
Wille, Donker, Wille Dark or Donker Wille. One of these surnames can be chosen when the Double Surname Bill is passed. Recently, a bill was submitted to the House of Representatives which would allow parents to give their child the surnames of both parents. Parents will no longer have to choose between the surnames of […]
Major changes in corporate law in 2022
In this document, we have outlined the major changes in corporate law for 2022. Should you have any questions about what this means for your organization, the Corporate Law practice group is readily available to answer them.
Discrepancy between statutes and a shareholder agreement: how to prevent it?
Anyone who establishes a corporation must draw up statutes. Often, when a company is established or when the statutes are amended, the notary’s model statutes are used. If there are multiple shareholders, they sometimes enter into a shareholder agreement among themselves. But what happens if the statutes and the shareholder agreement conflict with each other? […]
Key employment law changes in 2022
In this document, we have listed the main employment law changes for the coming year. Should you have any questions on what this means for your organisation, the Employment Law Practice Group is happy to answer them.
Unforeseen circumstances: war in Ukraine and Covid-19
Extraordinary times, require extraordinary measures. Many parties are facing high cost increases because of the war in Ukraine, as well as the corona pandemic. However, what if prices are contractually fixed? What if indexation does not provide sufficient coverage? On 16 December 2022, the North Holland court ordered that demonstrably excessive costs due to the […]
No extension of temporary letting options after all
First: proposal widening options for temporary letting adopted In the first half of 2021, a bill was passed, which included broadening the possibilities for temporary letting of living space. This legislative amendment was the result of a motion passed in the House of Representatives. The amendment includes: Extension of the maximum rental period from two […]
Governments should provide equal opportunities in land allocation
Equal opportunity When a public body sells immovable property (such as land) where no tendering obligation applies, a mandatory, public selection procedure will henceforth apply. The Supreme Court made this ruling on 26 November 2021 in the Didam judgment. The judgment constitutes an important ruling on the principle of equality that a public body must […]
Order to move back to sole custodial parent
On 15 October 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that even in cases of sole custody, there is a basis to restrict the custodial parent’s freedom of choice regarding the child’s place of residence. In March/April 2019, mother moved abroad with the parties’ daughter. Mother had sole custody of daughter at that time. The court charges […]
Indexation of alimony 2022: 1.9%
The amount of child and spousal support is indexed annually. For 2022, the index has been set at 1.9%. This means that the alimony applicable as of 1 January 2022 will be increased by 1.9%. We keep our clients informed of the indexing rate annually, even after the case is completed. If you are not […]