The law no. 2019-744, dated July 19, 2019, on the simplification, clarification and modernization of company Law, known as the SOILIHI Law, came into effect and was published in the Journal Officiel on July 20, 2019. One of the measures … Lire plus
“Entering another employee’s professional email account and reading messages identified as “personal” constitutes a violation of the duties set forth in the employment contract that could result in disciplinary action or even dismissal (1)” Respectful of fundamental rights such as … Lire plus
The 2019 Finance Act introduced a general anti-abuse corporate tax rule that allows the tax administration to disregard an arrangement or series of arrangements which: i. Having been put in place for the main purpose or one of the main … Lire plus
The Court of the European Union ruled one of Adidas’ figurative trademarks invalid. The above European Union figurative trademark was registered on May 21, 2014. However, the Belgian company, Shoe Branding, with its “two parallel stripes” mark which it intended … Lire plus
One of the aims of the French PACTE Law (Action Plan for Business Growth and Transformation) is to increase gender equality within companies. Since 2011, members of the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board of limited liability companies (sociétés … Lire plus
In a decision dated May 9, 2019 (1), for the first time, the French Cour de Cassation upheld a mutual termination agreement (rupture conventionnelle) involving an employee declared unfit for his position by the occupational physician (médecin du travail). The … Lire plus
Since January 1, 2016, individuals whose employment income falls within certain brackets are required to pay the “universal healthcare contribution”, also known as the “PUMA tax”. Prior to January 2019, those required to pay this tax included individuals: – Whose … Lire plus
A new episode of protecting the famous red sole in China prompted us to consider this subject. In China and for the first time in this country, it could be conceded that a color affixed to a specific area could … Lire plus
On April 11, 2019, the Law “for the growth and transformation of enterprises” (PACTE Law) was adopted by the French Parliament. With regard to commercial companies’ requirement to appoint a statutory auditor, three major considerations deserve attention: 1/ The thresholds … Lire plus
Failure to take care of one’s physical fitness, to comply with the Club’s physical training program and adopt a lifestyle in accordance with one’s profession constitutes serious ” unsporting ” misconduct that justifies the termination of the fixed-term contract. Article … Lire plus
