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...
Commercial layout
Decree No. 2015-165 of February 12, 2015, which entered into force on February 15, 2015, amends the regulatory part of the Commercial Code relating to commercial development to take into account the changes made by Law No. 2014-626 of June 18, 2014 (Pinel Law). This decree is of particular interest to...
General terms and conditions of sale
Newsletter No. 9 - Business Law Contents LEGISLATION GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Decree of December 18 CASE LAW … of November 18, 2014 Leasing: Judicial liquidation does not preclude the finding of...
General terms and conditions of sale
The decree of December 18, 2014, concerning the information contained in the general terms and conditions of sale regarding the legal guarantee, was issued pursuant to Article L.133-3 of the Consumer Code. This article stipulates that the general terms and conditions of sale (GTC) of consumer contracts must include...