All publications by Soulier Avocats

Pursuant to Article 214 of the French Civil Code, “Where a marital agreement does not regulate the contribution of the spouses to the household expenses, they shall contribute to such expenses in proportion to their respective abilities”. This provision applies regardless of the marital regime elected by the spouses, and enables to adjust, through a […]

Directive of July 25, 1985 on liability for defective products (the “Directive”) has introduced a strict liability regime under which producers/manufacturers are liable for damage caused by the defectiveness of their products. To enforce this strict liability regime, the aggrieved person is required to prove the defect, the damage and the causal relationship between the […]

In two decisions dated March 3, 2015, the Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) ruled for the first time on the application by the trial judges of the concept of significant imbalance in the parties’ rights and obligations under Article L. 442-6, I, 2° of the French Commercial Code. It results […]

As announced[1], the Bill on growth, economic activity and equality of economic opportunity, commonly known as the “Macron Bill” was adopted on February 19, 2015 by the National Assembly. Currently discussed by the Senate, the Bill should be put to a formal vote shortly. Articles 34 and 35 of the Macron Bill introduce changes to […]

On April 16, 2015, the French Senate approved a measure designed to support investment made by businesses to speed up the modernization of their productive assets. This is a one-year exceptional measure that offers businesses the possibility to benefit from an additional “bonus” depreciation of 40%. In other words, it allows certain equipment to be […]

Law n° 2014-790 of July 10, 2014 on combating unfair labor competition had supplemented the existing scheme aimed at regulating the conditions in which foreign workers are temporarily posted in France and, in particular, imposed on user companies and clients an obligation of vigilance with respect to housing conditions and labor legislation. Decree n°2015-364 of […]