In a judgment dated October 8, 2013[1], 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 included in a share purchase agreement: Such a clause is valid and enforceable against the shareholders/members who have signed made it insofar it is […]
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
Adopted on October 1, 2013 by the National Assembly under the fast-track legislative procedure, the Bill aimed at “restoring prospects for the real economy and industrial employment”, known as the Florange Bill (the “Bill”), imposes on companies intending to close down a site the obligation to search for a buyer and provides for financial penalties […]
For the first time, the Conseil d’Etat (French Supreme Administrative Court) has, in a decision rendered on November 20, 2013
There are many legal cases and court decisions concerning commercial agency agreements and national courts will increasingly be asked to adjudicate international commercial agency related disputes. In May 2013, the Cour de cassation (French Supreme Court) had been called upon to determine the territorially competent court to adjudicate disputes arising from or in connection with […]