Unpaid commercial invoice: which documents should you gather before taking action?
Unpaid B2B invoices: gather the contract, order, performance records and correspondence to determine the appropriate action.
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The Évin Law: can advertising show people, a meal or a brand setting?
The Évin Act does not prohibit all advertising of alcoholic beverages. However, it does require very precise control over the content of the message and its presentation.
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Abrupt termination of business relations: when are the conditions met?
L’article L. 442-1, II du Code de commerce prévoit qu’engage la responsabilité de son auteur le fait de rompre brutalement, même partiellement, une relation commerciale établie sans préavis…
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Abrupt termination of commercial relations: which court has jurisdiction?
In cases of abrupt termination, the merits of the case alone are not sufficient: the matter must also be brought before the court specifically designated by the Commercial Code.
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Abrupt termination: can a jurisdiction clause preclude special jurisdiction?
The Court of Cassation has reiterated that a contractual clause cannot override the specialisation rules applicable to claims for sudden termination.
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Fall in orders: a sudden breakdown in the relationship may occur without the contract being terminated
Since August 2026, the Commercial Code has expressly covered certain substantial reductions in volumes that are likely to disrupt an established commercial relationship.
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Abrupt termination: what is the time limit for bringing proceedings?
A well-founded claim may become inadmissible if brought too late. In cases of abrupt termination, the limitation period must be examined as soon as the case is opened.
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