France: Contracts and Commercial Law

Twelve commercial courts in France have been transformed into Economic Activity Tribunals (TAE) as part of a four-year experiment, introducing a mandatory "contribution for economic justice" fee for companies filing claims exceeding €50,000. This new financial charge, validated by the Constitutional Council with important reservations, aims to discourage abusive litigation while encouraging alternative dispute resolution.

L'Arabie saoudite rejoint le système de Madrid pour l'enregistrement international des marques, ouvrant de nouvelles opportunités de protection pour les titulaires de marques. Cette adhésion au Protocole de Madrid permettra aux entreprises de désigner l'Arabie saoudite dans leurs demandes internationales à partir d'octobre 2026.

France has enacted its first substantive reform of arbitration law since 2011 through Decree No. 2026-741, introducing targeted modernizations to enhance its position as a leading arbitration hub. The amendments introduce a duty of proportionality, expand judicial support powers, establish standalone recognition proceedings, and modernize procedural rules including electronic awards and streamlined challenge procedures. These changes represent the initial phase of a three-stage reform process that will ulti

France's Economic Simplification Act introduces significant reforms to commercial lease regulations, fundamentally altering rent payment structures, security deposit limits, and tenant rights.

L'artiste-interprète bénéficie de droits voisins sur son interprétation mais relève du salariat artistique pour son activité d'interprétation, ce qui soulève des questions complexes sur le régime social applicable et les cotisations URSSAF. Peut-il utiliser le statut de micro-entreprise pour facturer ses prestations et bénéficier d'exonérations de charges ?

When a client declares bankruptcy after receiving most of your work but before final payment, copyright law offers a powerful legal strategy. Understanding the indivisibility of copyright transfer agreements can be the key to recovering your money when a €100,000 contract goes unpaid.

Laurent Marville (associé) et Noémie Carlier (collaboratrice) analysent la décision de la chambre Commerciale de la Cour de cassation du 12 février 2025, n°23-18.415 qui a bouleversé les équilibres en matière de droit de la preuve, dans le domaine commercial.

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