Civil Procedure Reform – Focus on the main upcoming measures – Law of 23 March 2019 on programming 2018-2022 and reform for justice
The simplification of civil procedure is one of the key aspects of the Law of March 23, 2019, on the 2018-2022 programming and reform for justice. This reform of civil procedure aims to make it easier for litigants...
Regulation of commercial relations between professionals – New provisions of the order of April 24, 2019
On April 25, 2019, Ordinance No. 2019-359, recasting Title IV of Book IV of the Commercial Code relating to transparency, restrictive practices of competition, and other prohibited practices, was published in the Journal of...
Ratification of the ordinance reforming contract law
Since the entry into force of Ordinance No. 2016-131 of February 10, 2016, which reformed contract law, the question of its ratification arose, given that although Parliament had authorized the Government to...
The exception of non-performance in futurum or anticipatory contractual self-defense
A party may suspend its obligations when it is clear that its contracting partner will not perform by the due date. This option must be used with caution.
Unilateral price setting in service contracts
In the absence of prior agreement, the price of services may be set by the provider, subject to judicial review in case of abuse.
A topic that has become complex: The representation of two parties to a contract
Is the representation of multiple parties to the same contract valid? Article 1161 of the Civil Code governs this in the presence of a conflict of interest. Authorization, ratification, nullity, and the case of companies: the rules to know.