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Law n°2014-1 of January 2, 2014 (hereinafter the “Law”) empowers the Government, in order to “act more quickly and more efficiently than through a standard legislative process”[1], to take measures that are a matter of law by way of executive orders, in the conditions set forth in Article 38 of the French Constitution[2], including, but […]

This contribution explores the current status of mediation, a faster, better and less expensive dispute resolution method than litigation and arbitration

In a judgment dated October 8, 2013, the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) has recalled the requirements to be met to ensure the validity and enforceability of a non-compete clause

For the first time, the Conseil d’Etat (French Supreme Administrative Court) has, in a decision rendered on November 20, 2013

The contribution provides valuable information on the recent issuance by the ASTM International of E1527-13

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 […]