Those who appreciate the expression that the road to hell is paved with good intentions might find a good illustration of it in the new Article 1161 of the Civil Code. According to this article, "A representative may not act on behalf of both parties to a contract, nor contract on their own behalf with the represented party. In..."

The astute observer will note that the reform of contract law has simultaneously provided a precise definition of the different types of sanctions for a party's failure to fulfill its obligations and strengthened those...

The reform of contract law has resulted in new provisions in the Civil Code governing the duration of contracts. While not profoundly innovative, these provisions, which enshrine various rules and concepts applicable to this subject, should lead to a more meticulous approach to it, particularly...

The reform of contract law enshrines consideration of the fact that a contract may have been concluded in an overall operation and be closely linked to other contracts concluded within the framework of this operation, by providing that said contract may be challenged by the disappearance of one of them....

The reform of contract, obligations, and evidence law has now come into effect. It must be understood and integrated quickly, as it has established new principles and rules applicable to contracts concluded since October 1, 2016, and, in principle, to contracts that will be renewed or tacitly renewed.

The Hamon law has extended the possibility for consumers to oppose cold calling for all professionals and no longer only for voluntary professionals associated with the Pacitel system. Failing this, the professional risks being ordered to pay a fine of 15,000 euros for...