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The application over time of the Pinel law and the regime of clauses deemed unwritten
The provisions of the Pinel Law concerning clauses deemed unwritten can be applied to a contract that predates and is in effect at the time of its entry into force. The action seeking to have this clause recognized...
Borrower's insurance: duty to advise and prescription
A borrower's claim for damages against the bank that advised them, seeking compensation for the lost opportunity to obtain more suitable insurance, is subject to a five-year statute of limitations from the date the insurer refused coverage. (Cass.com, 6 j...).
Simplification of the obligation to register company documents
Law No. 2020-1721 on Finance for 2021: Abolition of the obligation to register company documents. In line with a general trend towards reducing obligations...
Online intermediation services and professional users
EU Regulation No. 2019/1150 "Platform to Business": Publication of Guidelines by the European Commission. The European Commission has published guidelines...
Franchise agreements and the franchisee's freedom
Clauses that restrict the franchisee's freedom after the termination of the contract must necessarily be limited to a period of one year. Paris Court of Appeal, Division 5, Chamber 4, July 1, 2020, No. 17/21498...
Franchise contract clauses and significant imbalance
Following a nationwide investigation by the DGCCRF (French Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) into Subway's business practices with its 400 franchised restaurants, the Paris Commercial Court has invalidated seven clauses in the franchise agreements concluded by the chain...