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Exceptions to the Dismissal Ban in Amsterdam: When Dismissal is Still Permitted?

Dismissal bans in Amsterdam are not absolute: exceptions for economic reasons such as Zuidas restructurings, urgent causes or long-term illness with UWV permission via Amsterdam. The employer must prove this.

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Pension Equalization in Divorce in Amsterdam

In divorce in Amsterdam, the Pension Equalization upon Divorce Act mandates pension equalization; fiscally neutral, but timing and local notary costs are crucial for optimal net result.

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Termination of Short-Term Lease in Amsterdam: Procedure and Tenants' Rights

Discover the termination procedure for short-term lease agreements in Amsterdam: automatic termination, notice periods and protection against unlawful eviction under article 7:232 DCC, with attention to local Amsterdam rental market rules.

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Discounting in Business and Self-Employed Personal Injury Claims in Amsterdam

For Amsterdam-based ZZP'ers, business opportunities for growth or failure in the vibrant startup scene are discounted using DCF models and HR case law for realistic income loss.

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Airbnb and Home Peace in Amsterdam: Illegal Rental and Squatters' Rights

Airbnb rental in Amsterdam and breach of home peace: rules for guests, illegal subletting, reporting obligation to the municipality and police involvement for lingering bookers.

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Discounting Good and Bad Chances in Medical Prognoses in Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, the District Court discounts medical uncertainties such as recovery chances using probabilistic methods, supported by Supreme Court rulings and Article 6:98 of the Dutch Civil Code. This prevents over- or under-compensation in urban injuries.

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Burden of Proof and Procedural Aspects in Balancing Probabilities in Amsterdam Personal Injury Cases

In Amsterdam personal injury cases, the burden of proof for discounting probabilities primarily lies with the victim, but judges of the Amsterdam District Court investigate plausible scenarios ex officio per HR 2018 ruling, with a focus on local traffic incidents.

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Direct Action in Corporate and Business Liability in Amsterdam

For business AVB policies in Amsterdam, direct action applies with higher limits. Specifically for CMV and employers' liability in the port and Zuidas. Advantage in bankruptcies. (24 words)

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Impact on Non-Material Damage through Chance Discounting in Amsterdam Cases

In Amsterdam personal injury cases, chances of future limitations are discounted in non-material damage such as pain and suffering compensation, in accordance with Article 6:106 of the Dutch Civil Code and recent Supreme Court case law, with attention to local traffic accidents on the canals and busy cycle paths.

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Special WW Rules for Over-50s in Amsterdam: Extra Protection (2025)

Over-50s in Amsterdam enjoy longer WW duration and milder rules via UWV. Discover local conditions, coaching and extra protection. (18 words)

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Black Work and Welfare Benefits in Amsterdam: Legal Risks

Black work with welfare in Amsterdam risks severe sanctions from the DWI. Learn about enforcement, recovery, fines, and tax consequences for failing to report income.

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Abuse Prevention for Temporary Rental Contracts in Amsterdam: Sanctions for Landlords

Learn how abuse of temporary rental contracts in Amsterdam is punished: conversion to indefinite term, fines, and judicial sanctions for landlords in neighborhoods such as Jordaan and De Pijp.

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