What are the consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) for entrepreneurs?
The impact of the coronavirus is currently being felt by everyone worldwide. Significant uncertainty about the duration of virus-related measures and the ever-increasing tightening of restrictions are raising many questions for entrepreneurs. Frequently asked questions include: Can I invoke force majeure if I cannot comply due to these circumstances? Can I […]
Q&A on the Unreasonably Long Payment Terms Act
Do you work for a large company and do you occasionally enter into agreements with SMEs or self-employed individuals? Then this law, which takes effect on July 1, 2017, may have consequences for your purchasing policy. Below, we answer questions that may be relevant to your practice.
Explanation of the pledge agreement – “court decision by a competent court”
In Dutch law, contracts are interpreted according to the Haviltex standard. This means that not only the literal text, the so-called grammatical interpretation of an agreement, but also the intention of the parties is considered. After all, a small party, such as a self-employed person, cannot be expected to […]
