CMR: when does a written claim suspend the limitation period?
A simple reply from the carrier stating that the case has been referred to its insurer does not necessarily constitute a rejection that restarts the limitation period.
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Road transport: the one-year limitation period and the pitfall of the one-month time limit for bringing a claim
Under domestic transport law, the one-year time limit is crucial. For certain recourse claims, the timeframe is even shorter.
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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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Preferential origin: is a certificate enough during a customs audit?
Proof of origin is essential, but an audit may lead the authorities to examine the entire manufacturing and traceability chain.
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Tariff classification: when should you request Binding Tariff Information?
A binding tariff information (BTI) confirms the tariff classification of goods, but its validity presupposes that the declared product actually corresponds to that described in the decision.
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Customs origin: when should you request binding origin information?
Binding Origin Information (BOI) can provide certainty about the origin of goods before the issue arises during a customs audit.
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Maritime claim or maritime lien: what is the difference when arresting a ship?
Not all maritime claims confer the same rights over the ship. This distinction becomes crucial when the ship no longer belongs to the debtor.
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Goods damaged during carriage by sea: what should you do at delivery?
A cargo claim is prepared as soon as the goods are delivered. The quality of the reservations and the expert report can be just as important as the legal arguments.
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Charterparties: how long do you have to bring a claim?
Claims arising from a maritime charter party are subject to a one-year limitation period: a short timeframe which makes it essential to identify the nature of the contract at a very early stage.
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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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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: 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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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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