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Hotel Operator Liability Under The New Book 7 Of The Belgian Civil Code

Belgium's new Book 7 of the Civil Code preserves the existing hotel operator liability regime unchanged due to international treaty obligations under the 1962 Paris Convention. The restructured provisions maintain liability caps, mandatory safekeeping duties, and unlimited liability exceptions that have governed the hospitality sector since 1970.

Belgium Real Estate

Altius

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Final Adoption Of Book 7 Of The Belgian Civil Code And What This Means For Construction Contracts

Belgium's House of Representatives has definitively approved Book 7 of the Civil Code, introducing significant reforms to construction contract legislation that will enter into force in September 2027. The final legislation includes several important refinements to the February 2025 proposal, including changes to pre-existing circumstances tests, conformity defect notification rules, and limitation periods. Businesses concluding construction contracts must carefully review and revise their existing contract

Belgium Real Estate

Crowell & Moring LLP

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CJEU Settles Long-Standing Debate: Settlement Agreements With Commercial Agents During The Notice Period Are At Risk