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In the absence of prior agreement, the price of services may be set by the provider, subject to judicial review in case of abuse.

Those who appreciate the expression that the road to hell is paved with good intentions might find a good illustration of it in the new Article 1161 of the Civil Code. According to this article, "A representative may not act on behalf of both parties to a contract, nor contract on their own behalf with the represented party. In...".

Article 1223 of the Civil Code allows a creditor to obtain a proportional reduction in price in the event of imperfect performance. This article outlines the conditions, the procedure, and the precautions to be taken.

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 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....

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.