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Whistleblower reporting systems – compliance in France
Now is the time to reinforce your corporate whistleblower reporting systems. Since 2018, every company with 50 or more employees in France has been required to have in place an official whistleblower reporting system.
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Considerations in Commercial Contracting: Abrupt termination of an established commercial relationship
Unlike in common law systems, where parties are allowed to terminate contractual relationships with little or no prior notice so long as the termination takes place in accordance with the terms of the parties’ contract, under French law, an established commercial relationship can only be terminated with adequate notice. Otherwise, the terminating party can be sued for damages.
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France to expand the scope of its foreign investment control mechanism
France to expand the scope of its foreign investment control mechanism. During a hearing before the Economic Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly on 29 April 2020, Bruno Lemaire, French Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, released a forthcoming modification of the rules governing the French foreign investment control mechanism.
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Delcade Avocats & Solicitors, took part in the sale of the entire capital of RAL Diagnostics to CELLAVISION AB
Delcade Avocats & Solicitors, took part in the sale of the entire capital of RAL Diagnostics to CELLAVISION AB
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PACTE law
On April 11th 2019, the French Parliament adopted the PACTE law (Action Plan for Business Growth and Transformation) which is a new step in France’s economic transformation.
Read French Disclosure: the key differences in civil trial evidence gathering The civil trial and interlocutory measures
A key difference between evidence gathering in civil proceedings in France compared with the UK or USA is that, in the former, the parties are not obliged by law to comply with any standard of disclosure as the disclosure of evidence is entirely voluntary.
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Trade secrets directive
In July 2018, France enacted new legislation to strengthen protections for trade secrets. The law—entitled the Loi du 30 juillet 2018 relative à la protection du secret des affaires—is the first piece of French legislation expressly guaranteeing trade secret protection.
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Doing business in france – simplified stock company
Foreign corporations or individuals that intend to expand their activities to France should, at first, decide what business type is best suited to their objectives.
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Joint venture in france: “sas” legal form may be a good option
A contractual joint venture is often only a first step and a vehicle for future expansion. In France, co-operation within the framework of a joint venture can be organized in three different ways.
ReadFrench subsidiary vs french branch & french liaison office
The most common options for foreign companies establishing a business presence in France are: Setting up a Liaison Office in France (bureau de liaison). Incorporating a French Subsidiary (filiale). Setting up a local French Branch (succursale).
Read Conflicts with a french shareholder: how to escape a joint venture
Generally, French joint ventures with a foreign shareholder are secured with deadlock resolution mechanisms. A number of methods are considered in order to break deadlocks of varying degrees, including:
Read French corporate lawyer: a required business partner
In selecting French corporate lawyers, multinationals doing deals or operating in France seek to maximize : Expertise;Efficiency;Quality of work product
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