This type of case requires a good knowledge of the applicable legal matters but also, as in any conflict, the search for non-legal arguments that can be used to exert sufficient pressure to reach a negotiation if possible. Putting yourself in a position of strength often...
French civil and public law refer primarily to Article 2 of the Civil Code, which states that “The law only applies to the future; it has no retroactive effect.” In civil law, express mention of retroactivity is required (Cass. Civ. 1st 12/06/2013 No. 12-15.688): “But whereas...
We were delighted to hear Sophie Gaugain, Vice-President of the Region and a lawyer, emphasise the legal aspects of international relations. She reminded us that 4,000 companies in Normandy are exporters. Speech by the Business France representative in North America, based in Canada: Given the difficulties between the...
We were moved to learn of the accident under the Brooklyn Bridge and its tragic consequences.In Rouen: The Cuauthemoc was present at the Voiles de la Liberté in 1989 and she took part in subsequent editions and was still participating in 2023.She thrilled us with...
Thierry Clerc, international lawyer, has been a specialist since 1996. He has invested significantly in this field and built a network of correspondents in over fifty countries, while working closely with the international departments of the Chambers of Commerce of Normandy. A member of Eurojuris International...
The introduction of 25% tariffs risks upsetting the balance of contracts already signed, in progress or to come.After the Covid19 episode, which gave rise to much debate, we now have a new storm, the Trump episode.For the moment, the topic relates to customs duties, i.e....
Introduction, overview and scope of applicationArtificial intelligence has become part of our professional and private lives.Although very useful, AI presents a number of risks which have obliged the member states of the European Union to regulate it legally.→ A recent example published in Les Echos...
Reporting obligation.Article 1649 A of the French General Tax Code (CGI) requires French residents to declare bank accounts opened abroad.Failure to declare the account may result in a fine of €1,500 (article 1736 of the CGI).This declaration must be made at the same time as...
In France, abroad and for consumersTerms of sale are defined by article L.441-1 et seq. of the French Commercial Code. They form the contractual link between seller and buyer. They are therefore the cornerstone of commercial relations.Two steps are necessary to make the GCS enforceable:-...
Residents of the same European Union Member State may give jurisdiction to the Judge of another European Union Member State.The Court of Justice of the European Union, in a ruling dated February 8, 2024, validated this solution.It should be remembered that the European Jurisdiction Regulation...