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
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
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.
Collective dismissal in France
French Labour Law. In the event of collective dismissal of employees for economic reasons, in certain circumstances it is necessary for the employer to prepare and present a social plan (PSE in French) to its employees, trade unions and ... Read more about Collective dismissal in France
Temporary unemployment measures adopted during the Coronavirus crisis
Labour Law France - temporary unemployment for employees in France. The French government has allowed the recourse to temporary unemployment (chômage technique or chômage partiel) for employees so as to prevent mass layoffs during ... Read more about Temporary unemployment measures adopted during the Coronavirus crisis
Christmas Party with Lawyers
Also this year, our longtime client BARCOL-AIR invited some lawyers of our Law Firm in Paris to his Christmas party, which took place this year in the Palace of Versailles. It was great ! We would like to sincerely thank Mr. Philippe ... Read more about Christmas Party with Lawyers
French Dismissal procedure in France – Redundancy plan in France
Termination of Employment contracts in France I.) The Social Plan in France (PSE) A French employer who, for economic reasons, considers a dismissal procedure of several employees must, depending on the number of workers who are ... Read more about French Dismissal procedure in France – Redundancy plan in France
Interview on French construction law
Interview between Mme Anne BOULAY, Editor-in-Chief of the V&MA magazine and Maître David HARTMANN and Mr LEBENTHAL from WAREMA France on the need to consult a lawyer early in France and the mutual effects between technological ... Read more about Interview on French construction law