Anyone who appreciates the expression that hell is paved with good intentions will perhaps find a good illustration of this in the new article 1161 of the Civil Code. According to this “A representative cannot act on behalf of the two parties to the contract or contract on his own account with the person represented. In ...

The informed observer will note that the reform of contract law has operated both a precise definition of the different types of sanction for non-compliance by a party with its obligations and a strengthening of those...

The reform of contract law resulted in new provisions of the Civil Code governing the duration of the contract. Without being profoundly innovative, these provisions, which enshrine different rules or notions applicable to this subject, must now lead to a meticulous approach to it, starting...

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 the law of contracts, obligations and evidence has now entered into force. It must be apprehended and integrated quickly, having established new principles or rules applicable to contracts concluded since October 1, 2016 and, a priori, to contracts which will be renewed or tacitly...

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...