Strategic Lawyering 
1 December 2013
New developments concerning the taxation of real estate capital gains earned by Swiss residents
For the first time, the Conseil d’Etat (French Supreme Administrative Court) has, in a decision rendered on November 20, 2013
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1 November 2013
Buyers Beware! New Environmental Due Diligence Standard Issued
The contribution provides valuable information on the recent issuance by the ASTM International of E1527-13
1 November 2013
Global Guide to Data Breach Notifications
We are pleased to announce the release of the Global Guide to Data Breach Notifications.
1 November 2013
The exclusion of a shareholder of a SAS pursuant to a by-laws clause contrary to applicable public policy provisions is null and void
In a judgment dated July 9, 2013[1], the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) has recalled that in sociétés par actions simplifiées (Simplified Joint Stock Companies or “SAS”) a shareholder whose exclusion is contemplated may not be deprived of his right to participate in the decision and to cast a vote on the exclusion resolution […]
1 October 2013
Jean-Luc Soulier becomes a member of the Board of Directors of Ahimsa Fund
Jean-Luc Soulier, managing partner, will henceforth sit on the board of directors of the Ahimsa Fund and Smile for Hope Fund,
1 October 2013
Management fee agreements can be nullified for lack of cause
In a judgment dated July 4, 2013 the Paris Court of Appeals has recalled that a management and services agreement