The French Court of Cassation has cancelled its previous decisions (Cass. 3e civ. 13-7-2022 n° 19-20.231 FS-B : BPIM 5/22 inf. 359), which held that equipment elements, whether or not they can be separated from the existing structure, were ... Read more about Construction liability in France
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Understanding the Hidden Defects Warranty in France: The Prescription Period
Alaris Avocats, specialists in real estate law, aims to enlighten its clients on a crucial aspect of property acquisition: the hidden defects warranty and the significance of the deadline to act. When purchasing a property, the discovery ... Read more about Understanding the Hidden Defects Warranty in France: The Prescription Period
Protecting your company: Dealing with unlawfully obtained evidence
In a groundbreaking judgement, the Court of Cassation (Cass. soc. of 14/02/2024 no. 22-23.073 F-B, B. c/ Sté Pharmacie mahoraise) has shown that evidence obtained through unlawful video surveillance may be admissible in court under certain ... Read more about Protecting your company: Dealing with unlawfully obtained evidence
Understanding Your Rights Under French Law: The Principle of Unforeseeability
In the dynamic world of business, the unexpected can often lead to significant challenges. A recent ruling by the Paris Commercial Court on November 15, 2023 (Case No. 2022026332, Le Figaro Company vs. South-West Press and Publishing ... Read more about Understanding Your Rights Under French Law: The Principle of Unforeseeability
Commercial Agency Contracts in France
Insights from a Recent French Court Decision (Court of Cassation) In the ever-evolving landscape of international trade and commerce, the relationships between commercial agents and their principals have become a focal point for legal ... Read more about Commercial Agency Contracts in France
Commercial agent in France
Understanding the Role and Legal Nuances of Commercial Agents: Insights for Businesses In the intricate web of commerce and industry, the role of a commercial agent stands out as a cornerstone for business expansion and market ... Read more about Commercial agent in France
French Labour contract (CDD and CDI)
Understanding the New Formality for Employers Offering CDI at the End of CDD or Temporary Assignments. The introduction of a new procedural requirement for employers proposing a permanent contract (CDI) at the end of a fixed-term ... Read more about French Labour contract (CDD and CDI)
French Civil Judges can now consider evidence obtained unfairly
The French Court of Cassation has made a significant shift in jurisprudence in a ruling dated December 22, 2023. It now accepts that civil judges may, under certain conditions, consider evidence obtained unfairly, thereby aligning with ... Read more about French Civil Judges can now consider evidence obtained unfairly
Subcontractor in France – French construction law
Subcontractor in France (Cass. 3e civ. 23-11-2023 n° 22-17.027 FS-B, Sté Alf productions c/ Sté Spie Batignolles Grand-Ouest) In the realm of subcontracting within the French legal system, the intricacies of payment delegations often ... Read more about Subcontractor in France – French construction law
Welcome to Alaris Law Firm in Paris
Welcome to Alaris Law Firm, where our commitment to excellence and global perspective converge to offer unparalleled legal services. Specializing in labor, construction, business, and contract law, our boutique international law firm stands ... Read more about Welcome to Alaris Law Firm in Paris
Claim and contract management
With more than 20 years of expertise in the construction and engineering sector, the Alaris Law team has extensive experience in claim and contract management for general contractors, subcontractors and clients, for both French and ... Read more about Claim and contract management
Common Law vs Civil Law – Achieving the Best Law
The majority of legal systems from around the world can be classified as either a common law system or a civil law system, although the existence of religious and customary systems must be noted. Despite several criticisms of the ... Read more about Common Law vs Civil Law – Achieving the Best Law
Construction consortia in France
Construction law in France. A consortium is a temporary association of (construction) companies for the submission of a joint bid and/or the joint execution of a construction contract. A consortium exists only throughout the duration of ... Read more about Construction consortia in France
Labour law in France – Religious freedom at work. The Ramadan example.
Every year, Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan for the duration of one month. During this time, Muslims are generally prohibited from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. As a general rule, all employers in France ... Read more about Labour law in France – Religious freedom at work. The Ramadan example.
Covid-19: Guide for construction companies in France
Health guidelines for construction companies in the covid-19 context In France the Health guidelines for ongoing construction activities during the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic (Guide de préconisations de sécurité sanitaire pour la ... Read more about Covid-19: Guide for construction companies in France
Moving the workplace – French labor law
In the absence of any particular reference in the contract relating to the place of performance of the work, the French case-law has created the concept of geographical area to assess the scope of a change in the workplace: any change ... Read more about Moving the workplace – French labor law
Collective settlement agreement (RCC) in French Labour Law
Since January 2018, all companies in France, without conditions of employees, can conclude a collective settlement agreement (RCC) instead of a PSE which aims at facilitating the voluntary departures of the employees and dissociating them ... Read more about Collective settlement agreement (RCC) in French Labour Law