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40 articles

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AI: the EU-Canada dialogue does not automatically change business obligations

The digital dialogue held on 1 October 2026 covers AI safety and regulation. Its announcement creates no exemption or automatic recognition.

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Law & AI

AI risks on platforms: the DSA puts evidence at the heart of scrutiny

Following the European roundtable of 23 September 2026, how can AI risks on large platforms be assessed? The role of researchers and the limits of regulatory scrutiny.

4 October 2026 at 18:04 CEST
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Law & AI

AI in court: California adopts SB574 on lawyers’ responsibility

Signed on 30 September 2026, SB574 addresses citations, confidential information and human judgment. What will change in California, and what can a Belgian law firm learn?

4 October 2026 at 14:09 CEST
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Practical guidance

Disputing a parking charge: AILawyer guide and video tutorial

Already paid, a broken meter or a displayed parking disc? Learn how to organise evidence and prepare two letters with the new AILawyer parking tool.

4 October 2026 at 10:51 CEST
6 min read

Law & AI

Notice periods in 2026: why the contract start date matters

FPS Employment guidance on contracts starting from 1 August 2026 shows why an old reference table may no longer be enough.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Law & AI

The AI Act in 2026: questions a law firm should ask

The European timetable has changed. Firms need to identify their actual uses and the obligations relevant to them.

26 September 2026 at 11:00 CEST
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Firm practice

Seven ways to make AI useful in a law firm

Practical applications for lighter preparation, more focused review and more time for advice.

26 September 2026 at 11:00 CEST
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Practical guidance

Legal aid in Belgium: bring the right questions to the appointment

People may understand their problem without knowing how to explain it. AI can help prepare an account and organise documents before professional advice.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Law & AI

AI and privacy: what the Belgian DPA’s 2026 publication can offer law firms

The brochure published in April provides a starting point for client discussions and for organising a firm’s own use of AI.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Firm practice

French, Dutch and English: AI as support for multilingual legal work

Translating a sentence is not enough to preserve its legal meaning. A Belgian firm can still gain practical value from carefully organised multilingual preparation.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Practical guidance

A rental dispute? AI can help put the file in order

A clear file makes it easier to ask useful questions about notice, repairs or a deposit. Here is a practical approach for Belgium.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Firm practice

One month to evaluate AI in a law firm: measure what actually helps

A trial involving a few defined tasks can teach more than a broad productivity promise. Here is a concrete protocol without invented performance figures.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Firm practice

Comparing contracts with AI: practical support for Belgian lawyers

A moved clause or a short new exception can matter more than a rewritten page. A useful comparison makes substantive changes visible.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Practical guidance

Unpaid invoices: use AI to check the file before making a demand

Documents, the customer’s status and previous reminders shape the next step. Small businesses can organise this preparation more effectively.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Firm practice

Belgian case law: from finding a citation to understanding a judgment

AI can help compare decisions. First, establish that the right judgment is available and has actually been read.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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Practical guidance

Mediation: using AI to prepare a conversation without speaking for the parties

A chronology and open questions can support preparation. A drafting tool does not thereby become a mediator.

27 September 2026 at 10:09 CEST
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