Jeanine Vlot, auteur op LVH advocaten Rotterdam

The Environment Act & Disadvantage Compensation (part 2) The reference date and (planning) comparison

Jeanine Vlot2024-11-07T08:24:45+00:00November 7, 2024|posts|

As of Jan. 1, 2024, the Environment Act will be in effect. With its entry into force, it has been said that the largest legislative operation has been completed since the introduction of the Dutch Constitution law in 1848. Several previously existing separate laws and regulations have been combined into one law and four Orders in Council with the Environment Act. With a legislative operation of such magnitude, of course (principle) choices are made that bring about a change from the previously applicable law. So too in the context of the Environment Act.

Dismissal of directors of foundations: new risks and opportunities under the WBTR!

Jeanine Vlot2024-10-22T13:09:00+00:00October 17, 2024|posts|

With the introduction of the Management and Supervision of Legal Persons Act (WBTR), the legislature has taken important steps to improve the management and supervision of foundations. One of the most notable changes concerns the expansion of the grounds for dismissal for directors of foundations. In this article, we discuss the new statutory regulation, illustrate the regulation with a practical example, and explain the implications for directors and stakeholders.

Directors’ liability after turboliquidation

Jeanine Vlot2024-10-11T13:33:29+00:00October 11, 2024|companies in financial distress, posts|

In a recent court case concerning turboliquidation of a catering business, the court ruled that the directors were not personally liable. The case involved the discontinuation of the business without assets, with creditors being paid pro rata. The landlord claimed unlawfulness, but the court held that the turboliquidation had been carried out correctly with no obligation of bankruptcy.

Director’s liability for tax debts

Jeanine Vlot2024-10-07T09:33:55+00:00October 7, 2024|companies in financial distress, posts|

Directors of troubled companies are usually aware that acts performed in the face of bankruptcy (if it comes to that) will be examined by a receiver. Unobligatory legal acts that have harmed creditors may be reversed by the trustee.

Breaking off negotiations: what about liability?

Jeanine Vlot2024-10-03T08:04:45+00:00October 3, 2024|posts|

What happens when negotiations suddenly break down? Find out when this may be unlawful and whether you are entitled to compensation for costs incurred.

My debtor won’t pay

Jeanine Vlot2024-09-25T12:40:48+00:00September 25, 2024|conflicts, posts|

Being right and being right are two different things, it is sometimes said. This is not entirely true, but it indicates that a court ruling is far from always considered satisfactory.

Commercial contracts: ‘the assignment contract’ (series 5/5)

Jeanine Vlot2024-09-10T12:24:38+00:00August 27, 2024|enterprise and business, posts|

In this final article of the 'Commercial Contracts' series, Gentia Niesert, attorney at contract law, discusses the ins and out of 'the assignment agreement’. How does it differ from the building contract and the employment contract, and what provisions do you find in an assignment agreement?

A dynamic incorporation clause remains in place during a transfer of an enterprise

Jeanine Vlot2024-08-20T07:52:30+00:00August 20, 2024|employees, posts|

A dynamic incorporation clause relating to a collective bargaining agreement is an agreement in the employment contract whereby the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, as they will read from time to time (hence the term dynamic), are declared applicable to the employment relationship.

Bill to lift pledge bans

Jeanine Vlot2024-07-22T09:52:16+00:00July 22, 2024|companies in financial distress, posts|

On June 11, 2024, the House of Representatives adopted the Bill to Remove Pledge Prohibitions. As a result of the proposed regulation, it will no longer be possible to agree that receivables cannot be transferred or pledged. This article explains the proposed regulation.

Sick employees; Reintegration second track in SMEs

Jeanine Vlot2024-06-28T10:01:25+00:00June 28, 2024|employees, posts|

Suppose your employee has been sick for almost a year. He holds a defining position within your company. You therefore want to appoint a replacement, because it looks like the sick employee will not be able to return to his original position. Is this allowed?

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