By Marco Pizzorno As nations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into military operations, the implications for global security and strategic stability are profound. The adoption...

6 clauses that should be included in an employment contract Diplomat Magazine recently conducted an interesting interview with our longstanding partner, Jan Dop, from Russell...

In principle, the enforcement of foreign judgments is a national matter. But what if a dispute has already been dealt with by a foreign...

Work Where You Want Act rejected By Priscilla de Leede and Jan Dop On 5 July 2022, an amended version of the “Work Where You Want” Act was...

By Paul Russell After nine years, it is finally clear to whom the Crimean treasures should go. According to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands,...

Employers should not rely solely on Certificates of Conduct (VOGs) when assessing the reliability of job candidates, according to legal experts Jan Dop and Erika van Zadelhof. VOGs, which detail an individual's criminal record, are a "snapshot" and offer "false security", the pair wrote in Dutch legal publication Accountancy Vanmorgen. They suggested that periodic applications for VOGs could help employers ensure staff remain suitable for their roles, but warned that this would not cover all risks, as employees could still commit offences. Continuous screening is required in certain industries, including childcare and taxi services.

Advocate general recommends giving Crimean treasures to Ukraine in ongoing legal dispute, with final ruling to come from Supreme Court of the Netherlands. The advocate general's opinion supports the Amsterdam Court of Appeal's ruling that Ukraine should receive the artefacts, due to the country's suspension of the operational right of the Crimean museums. The museums in Crimea have objected to this ruling and have filed an appeal in cassation to the Supreme Court. The court is expected to issue its final ruling on the matter in September 2023.

The Arts Society The Hague Presents the “Seaside Modern: Art and Life on the Beach” by James Russell

What do Dutch employers have to keep in mind when employees want to work from home abroad?

From 1 January 2023, the level of the statutory minimum wage and the youth minimum wage will change. This time, because of inflation and to make work more attractive, the increase is much higher than usual.