In today’s world, knowledge is the key to innovation and success. For companies, the protection of trade secrets has become a major challenge as the unlawful disclosure of information concerning a company is likely to undermine such company’s ability to compete in a market where competition has dramatically increased. French law, as it currently stands, […]
The European Commission has just released its preliminary report (the “Report”) on the e-commerce sector inquiry it had launched in 2015. This inquiry is part of the European Commission’s strategy to create a digital single market. It is intended to provide an overview of the major trends in European e-commerce markets and to identify trade […]
The provisions set forth in Ordinance n°2016-131 of February 10, 2016 for the reform of contract law, the general regime of obligations and proof of obligations (the “Ordinance”) will come into force on October 1, 2016 and apply to all contracts entered into on or after said date. This major overhaul of French contract law […]
On February 16, 2016, the Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) handed down an interesting decision[1] concerning the abusive breakdown of negotiations. This decision, which is consistent with the line of decisions rendered on that subject, brings additional clarification about the breakdown of on-going negotiations for the sale of a business […]
A company subject to a raid by agents of the French Competition Authority that raises concerns during the search and seizure operations is not entitled to refer itself the matter to the Juge des Libertés et de la Détention (Liberty and Custody Judge). This can only be done by the law enforcement officers who attend […]
After two years of waiting, the implementing Decree setting forth the threshold above which the conclusion of a written agreement in the context of outsourcing of production activities is mandatory under Article L. 441-9 of the French Commercial code has finally been published. The conclusion of a written agreement is henceforth mandatory for any purchase […]
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