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A poorly prepared application under Article 145 in France may be withdrawn, thereby depriving you of evidence demonstrating unfair competition.
The Court of Cassation clarifies the conditions governing actions brought by the representative of the body of bondholders.
In a ruling dated 25 September 2025, the Court of Cassation ruled out the application of Article 750-1 of the Code of Civil Procedure for payment orders.
Conditions, stages and time limits to obtain a payment order in France. A practical guide updated in line with the Decree of 16 February 2026.
Payment orders, interim relief proceedings, and summonses to appear in court: find out about debt recovery procedures for businesses in France.
How to use a payment order to recover unpaid service charges in France? Requirements, steps, deadlines and key considerations for property managers.
The Court of Cassation has confirmed that the property manager may instruct a lawyer to recover unpaid service charges without prior authorisation in France.
Unpaid service charges: conditions, formal notice, enforcement. Everything a property manager needs to know about Article 19-2 of the Act of 10 July 1965.
Unpaid service charges: formal notice, fast-track proceedings on the merits, order for payment, objection. Guide 2026 for property managers.
A practical guide to calculate compensation under French law for the brutal termination of established commercial relationships.
Remedies, time limits, and grounds for challenging an order based on Article 145 CPC (withdrawal, appeal, proportionality, trade secrets).
Obtaining an investigative measure prior to any trial in France (Art. 145 CPC): conditions, jurisdiction, limitations, and advice (+ check-list).
Termination before the end of the contract: what damages are compensable? Calculation (margin, avoided costs), penalty clauses.
Find out how economic dependence influences notice periods and compensation in the event of sudden termination (Article L442-1).
A sales agent cannot represent a competitor without the principal's consent. Our advice on how to protect your interests and how to react.
Unreasonable resistance by the debtor: when to claim damages, under what conditions, with what evidence, and before which judge.
Learn about recent French case law on mandatory deadlines for appeal respondent and practical implications before remand courts.
The French Supreme Court reiterates that a guarantee granted by a French LLC (SA) without authorization is not enforceable, even if subsequently ratified.
