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Since 1 July more options for having a foundation’s trustee discharged by the court

Until recently, it was relatively difficult to remove a trustee in the event of mismanagement at a foundation. The parties involved could ap ...

When interpreting a contract, the ‘actual intention’ of the parties is what matters

In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal in Amsterdam held that the actual intention of the parties in concluding an agreement should be take ...

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Prevent collections disputes: record assignments and specify hours!

Lawyers are hired regularly to conduct collections proceedings for their clients ...

Defence validity in the event of trademark infringement: how does that work?

A brand or trademark can be registered with the European Union's Bureau for Inte ...

Contractor hired external advisor without permission?

Contractors often hire external experts to provide specific recommendations and ...

Undeclared right of lien on a Bentley. Good-faith buyer?

This case concerns a finance company with an undeclared right of lien on a Bentl ...

Court torpedoes attempt to bypass procedural regulation

A recent decision in a Court thwarted an attempt circumvent the maximum ti ...

Supervisory judge forbids liquidator to settle. Can this prohibition stand up?

, in the event of a bankruptcy, the court appoints a liquidato ...

Forged loan termination agreement no benefit to debtor

In summary proceedings concerning an unpaid loan, the debtor ...

No dismissal for employee who e-mails confidential information to himself

A Employee learns that his employer wishes to terminate his employment con ...