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 […]
Created in 2008, the rupture conventionnelle – an alternative means of terminating the employment contract which replaces standard dismissals or resignations – is a growing success. It must be said that French case-law has considerably extended the horizons of the possible and – for once in labor law – French courts develop a very liberal […]
Law n°2014-366 of March 24, 2014 on access to housing and town planning reform, commonly known as the “ALUR Law”, has introduced significant changes in the relationships between landlords and tenants. Since March 27, 2014, the modifications brought about by this Law apply to residential lease agreements entered into after said date. Lease agreements existing […]
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