1 September 2010 | Thomas Caveng
The classification as “state aid” can have fortunate consequences
Most of the time, the classification as “state aid” within the meaning of Article 107 of the TFUE
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1 September 2010 | Jean-Luc Soulier
Confirmation of full dismissal in the bee case after 7 years of litigation: what lessons can be learned?
In a judgment dated September 2, 2010, the Investigating Chamber of the Toulouse Court of Appeals upheld the full dismissal rendered on January 30, 2009 by the investigating judge of Saint-Gaudens in the publicized so-called “bee case”. More than seven years have elapsed since Regent, a seed-coating product successively owned by Bayer CropScience and BASF […]
1 September 2010 | Thomas Caveng
Acquisition of Groupe David by AGC France SAS
Jean-Luc Soulier and Catherine Nommick assisted AGC France SAS, a subsidiary of the leading European glass manufacturer AGC Glass Europe, in connection with the acquisition of Groupe David that comprises two companies, David Miroiterie Caen and David Services, specialized in glass processing activities.
1 August 2010 | Soulier Bunch
The redeployment obligation in economic dismissals: modification of the law for companies and groups with entities outside of france
In the last several years, it has been difficult for companies to comply with their redeployment obligations, specifically in the international context. These obligations should have therefore been clarified and detailed by law. The legislators chose instead to partially address the issue, and with a sense of urgency, with the Law no. 2010-499 of May […]
1 August 2010 | Soulier Bunch
Termination of an established business relationship: the french supreme court reiterates its position and completes its reasoning
The Commercial Chamber of the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme Court) ruled on several occasions that a claim for termination of an established business relationship[1] is a tort action, regardless of whether the business relationship was based on a series of contracts[2], on a single contract that has been terminated[3], or whether the termination resulted […]
1 July 2010 | Thomas Caveng
Trelleborg’s press release
Jean-Luc Soulier and Catherine Nommick assisted the global industrial group Trelleborg in connection with the divestment of its Fluid Solutions business unit that manufactures components