Given rising consumer prices, in particular energy prices, several emergency measures have been proposed to limit the impact of inflation. The “Purchasing Power” Law (Law n°2022-1158 of August 16) was adopted by the French Parliament on August 3, published in … Lire plus
On Monday, 26 September, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Gabriel Attal, Minister of Public Accounts, presented the 2023 Finance Bill. Our Tax team reviews the measures individuals and corporations should bear … Lire plus
A registered trademark gives its owner the right to oppose the use in business of (1) an identical sign to designate products or services that are identical to those of its earlier trademark (2) a sign that is identical or … Lire plus
You must be aware that mentioning a Managing Director (Directeur Général) on the K-bis of a French SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) isn’t sufficient for him to be considered as the legal representative of such company! Although the law automatically … Lire plus
An employer may sanction staff representatives for acts committed in the performance of their mandates. In a judgement of 15 June 2022, the French Court of Cassation ruled that a member of a European staff representative committee (ESRC) had not … Lire plus
On 14 June 2022, the French Conseil d’État sought advice from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on the scope of the Steria ruling relative to a complaint lodged in 2014 by two French companies requesting the … Lire plus
Technophiles and science fiction fans fantasised about the metaverse for a long time. That fantasy has become a tangible reality, offering real business, marketing, and advertising opportunities. Numerous companies are investing and offering virtual products in certain metaverses. This new … Lire plus
A Lyon Court of Appeal judgement of 17 February 2022 has provided interesting clarification regarding preference shares. Our Corporate team reviews this decision. A société par actions simplifiée (joint-stock company) had decided to reduce the preferred dividend right attached to … Lire plus
Pursuant to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, all people have the right to freedom of expression (1). An employer may only restrict this freedom of expression if such restrictions are justified by the … Lire plus
In its decision dated 11 March 2022, the French Conseil d’Etat ruled that Alone et Co did not commit an irregular management act by entering into a unilateral agreement to transfer securities to a director of its subsidiary and by … Lire plus
