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Stay up to date with the latest legal news, tips and developments. Especially for residents of Leiden.
Rejected damage claim? How to handle it from Leiden
A rejection of your damage claim is not the end. Request a reasoned letter, lodge a complaint, go to Kifid or the Rechtbank Den Haag. Local help in Leiden: Stationsweg 26 or the Juridisch Loket.
Hoge Raad: Higher Non-Pecuniary Damages Awards After Medical Errors Also Affect Leiden Patients
A recent ruling by the Hoge Raad results in 20-40% higher non-pecuniary damages (smartengeld) in medical error cases. Leiden patients with injuries after treatment at the LUMC are directly affected.
Non-Compete Clause (concurrentiebeding) Overhauled: What Leiden Can Expect in 2026
In Leiden, with its cycling culture and narrow city centre, the bill Modernisering Concurrentiebeding is nearing completion. What exactly will change and how are employers and employees preparing for 2026?
TREMA Guidelines 2026: New Parameters for Maintenance in Leiden
As of 1 January 2026, new TREMA tables will apply to child and spousal maintenance. The subsistence level, non-deductible items and income-dependent combination tax credit will change. What does this mean in practice for families in Leiden?
Selecting a Lawyer in Leiden: Six Criteria That Truly Advance Your Case
Bicycle accidents on the Breestraat or rental issues in student rooms around the Langebrug: in Leiden you do not choose a lawyer on the basis of a website. These six criteria, including local examples and contact details such as the Arslan office on the Stationsweg, help you find the right match.
48 Hours After Dismissal: Legal First Aid in Leiden
Dismissal in Leiden: what you do immediately to secure your WW entitlement and a higher compensation. Call the Arslan office on Stationsweg and sign nothing under pressure.
Collision on narrow streets in Leiden: 7 actions that save your claim
A collision in the narrow streets around Leiden University determines your legal position within the first minutes. These seven steps – from contacting the police to medical documentation – prevent loss of evidence and maximise your entitlement to compensation for pain and suffering.
WW Amendments 2026: Faster Benefits for Leiden Flex Workers
From 1 July 2026, simpler WW rules apply. Faster payments, relaxed additional earnings limits and a lighter job application obligation for older employees. What changes specifically for people in Leiden?