The consequences of Brexit on .fr domain names
Brexit and .fr domain names: Since Brexit came into effect, individuals residing in the United Kingdom and legal entities headquartered in that territory can no longer register a .fr domain name.
The health crisis linked to Covid-19 justifies the application of the doctrine of unforeseen circumstances in contracts (Article 1195 of the Civil Code)
The Paris Commercial Court considers in this case that the health crisis constitutes an unforeseeable change in circumstances "because it made the search for a business, as provided for by the agreement...
The use of force majeure solely at the service of the party obligated to perform the contract
"A creditor who has been unable to benefit from the service to which they were entitled cannot obtain the termination of the contract by invoking force majeure." Cass. civ. 1ère, November 25, 2020, No. 19-21.060 FS-P+B+I. By a ruling...
Non-performance of the contract and lapse
Non-performance of a contract is not a cause for its lapse. Court of Appeal of Versailles, 12th Chamber, September 24, 2020, No. 19/03654. Article 1186 of the Civil Code provides that a contract will...
The action for annulment based on fraud and the obligation to provide information and advice
An action for annulment based on fraud does not preclude the possibility of bringing an action for breach of the duty to inform and advise. Court of Cassation, Third Chamber, January 14, 2021, No. 19-24.881. In this case, a couple had...
Online intermediation services and professional users
EU Regulation No. 2019/1150 "Platform to Business": Publication of Guidelines by the European Commission. The European Commission has published guidelines...