Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP (LexBlog Belgium)

U.S. and Allies Impose Additional Russia Sanctions After Sham Annexations
In response to Russia’s illegal declaration of annexations of Ukrainian territory, the United States and the European Union have imposed additional sanctions on Russia. U.S. Response On October 4, 2022, the U.S. government added 57 entities to the Entity List. The measure prohibits virtually all exports to listed companies. The listings are designed to identify...
Belgium Gaming Commission Loot Box Report – Extends Beyond Game Companies to Licensors and Game Platforms
We previously reported, that the Belgian Gaming Commission has recommended criminal prosecution against certain game companies due to the allegedly illegal use of loot boxes. This report follows previous reports on findings by the Netherlands. The Belgian Gaming Commission includes recommendations that extend to certain companies doing business with game companies, including Licensors (e.g., FIFA)
Belgium Threatens Criminal Prosecution Over Loot Boxes
According to a recent report the Belgian Gaming Commission has recommended criminal prosecution against certain game companies due to the allegedly illegal use of loot boxes. We have previously written on reports from Belgium and Netherlands. We are continuing to monitor this situation for updates.
The European Commission’s New Pandora’s Box – Reopening Final Tax Rulings as a Form of “State Aid”
In Short The European Commission (Commission) has adopted a decision on 21 October 2015 on the tax rulings – also referred to as “comfort letters” – granted by Luxembourg to Fiat Finance and Trade (FFT) and by The Netherlands to Starbucks. Rejecting the decisions of domestic authorities in Luxembourg and The Netherlands, the Commission concluded...
This Past Quarter’s Notable, International Employment Law Changes And What To Look For Down the Road: Belgium
On January 1, 2014, new dismissal rules under Belgian law took effect. These changes will require a complete review of your company’s Belgian employment contracts and policies. The following is a short summary of the main changes. 1. New notice periods There are new notice periods for blue-collar and white-collar employees. The length of the notice...

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