Pay close attention to ensuring contractual compliance with applicable duration requirements
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 consideration of the interdependence of contracts brought about by the reform
The reform of contract law recognizes that a contract may have been concluded as part of a larger operation and be closely linked to other contracts concluded within that operation, by providing that said contract may be called into question by the disappearance of one of them....
Contract law reform: Action is now required
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.
Telemarketing
The Hamon Law extended consumers' right to opt out of telemarketing calls from all businesses, not just those participating in the Pacitel scheme. Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to €15,000 for the business...
Hamon Law: price reduction and personal services
Two decrees relating to the application of the Hamon Law were issued in March 2015. According to the decree of March 11, 2015, concerning price reduction announcements to consumers, any price reduction announcement is lawful provided it does not constitute an unfair commercial practice...
Reform of the law of obligations
Article 8 of Law No. 2015-177 of February 16, 2015, concerning the modernization and simplification of the law and procedures in the areas of justice and home affairs, declared constitutional by the Constitutional Council on February 12 (No. 2015-710 DC of February 12, 2015), authorized...