La Revue - english issue n°8

In this issue :

COMPETITION

The New French Competition Authority extends its powers to Merger Control whilst new (lower) thresholds and (longer) timelines are introduced

French court refers question to ECJ on absolute ban on Internet sales in selective distribution systems

The Paris Court of Appeal opposes to the Supreme Court on admissibility of evidence obtained without the knowledge of the companies under investigation


CONSTRUCTION

French construction law: make sure you are insured


MEDIATION

Intercultural mediation : discussion and reflections


EMPLOYMENT LAW

Further restrictions on share option schemes

No intent to harm required for claims for moral harassment under French law

The Conventional Break-Up


INSOLVENCY

Review of the 2008 Order amending the law relating to companies in financial difficulty: what are the implications for creditors ?


TAXATION

Trust and French wealth tax


INTERNATIONAL LAW

The inevitable fall of exorbitant jurisdictional rules under Articles 14 and 15 of the French Civil Code