Cybersecurity Act now in force: what does this mean for your organisation?

The Cyber Security Act (Cbw) has been in force since 15 August 2026. At the same time, the Critical Entities Resilience Act (Wwke) has also come into force in […]

No woven base, no infringement? The court on design and copyright law relating to rattan baskets

I have written about baskets before – that was about plastic bicycle baskets; the District Court of The Hague had to rule on an infringement […]

Two baskets, one idea? The line between inspiration and infringement

Copyright and design rights can sometimes play an important role even in relation to everyday objects. This is evident from the ruling of the District Court […]

The art of controlled failure: why ethical hacking makes companies stronger

Ethical hacking: insight into how things can really go wrong Cybersecurity cannot be reduced to technology alone. Digital risks [...]

9 practical tips to avoid directors' liability

For directors of legal entities, the risk of personal liability is a real concern. The law has several bases based [...]

Challenges after succession: what happens when tradition and innovation collide?

You see it happen in many family businesses; the business has been handed over to the next generation. Time for fireworks and champagne. [...]

Succession in family businesses: more than a legal puzzle

Recent research by CBS (CBS: Family businesses in the Netherlands, 2023-2024, Oct 2025) shows that family businesses are an important and driving [...]

The family business in the Netherlands: some legal aspects and challenges

Family businesses are an important part of the Dutch economy. In many cases, they have been successful for generations and are [...]

Employee shareholdings protected when employer restructures?

When restructuring, the question always arises: what may and may not be affected by a WHOA agreement? Article [...]

New: the Law on the Admission of Workers (WTTA)

Insourcers and lenders of labour attention: prepare in good time for the new Law on the Admission of Workers (WTTA)! As of [...]

English contracts and Dutch pitfalls: why 'termination' does not always mean 'termination'

Why words matter International business often means contracting in English. Logical, as English is now the working language [...]

When life gives you lemons: Sweet equity, taxes and alternatives

Sweet equity and the proposed amendment to the lucrative interest regime It actually sounds appetising; sweet equity. It often is [...]

Farewell to Eline Beekhuis - a new step after 17 years at Marxman

Dear relation, It is with pride and a touch of melancholy that we announce that our colleague and partner Labour & Organisation, Eline [...]

New case law undermines standard contracts: time for an update?

Standard contracts and general terms and conditions have been the foundation of many business relationships for years. Yet recent rulings by [...], among others, show that

What does pay transparency mean for your organisation?

Wage transparency coming: this is what the new EU directive means for employers Introduction The European Union is pushing for greater equality on [...]

Development at Marxman: growing as human and professional with StrengthsFinder

Why do you actually invest in personal development? Because we believe that good work starts with people who know themselves well. [...]

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Cybersecurity Act now in force: what does this mean for your organisation?

No woven base, no infringement? The court on design and copyright law relating to rattan baskets

Two baskets, one idea? The line between inspiration and infringement

The art of controlled failure: why ethical hacking makes companies stronger

9 practical tips to avoid directors' liability

Challenges after succession: what happens when tradition and innovation collide?

Succession in family businesses: more than a legal puzzle

The family business in the Netherlands: some legal aspects and challenges

Employee shareholdings protected when employer restructures?

New: the Law on the Admission of Workers (WTTA)

English contracts and Dutch pitfalls: why 'termination' does not always mean 'termination'

When life gives you lemons: Sweet equity, taxes and alternatives

Farewell to Eline Beekhuis - a new step after 17 years at Marxman

New case law undermines standard contracts: time for an update?

What does pay transparency mean for your organisation?

Development at Marxman: growing as human and professional with StrengthsFinder

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