[ENERGY] The Ups and Downs of French Energy Policy
The “Yellow Vests” protests—which were initially sparked by an increase in environmental taxes on fuel prices—and the more recent Climate Movement protests have brought environmental and energy issues to the forefront. A few weeks before the protests and marches began, the French government released the broad guidelines of the “Multi-Year Energy Plan” ( “PPE”) for [...] Public Acceptance of Wind Farms: In Germany, the Work to Win Over the Public Continues
Despite having lived with wind power for a long time, Germans still overwhelmingly support it. Nevertheless, even in our neighboring countries, developers must continue to explain their projects, be transparent, and work with local communities to develop them. Vincent Boulanger, an editor at *Journal de l’Eolien*, the leading quarterly publication for French wind energy professionals, [...] [M&A] Attribution of Knowledge—Duty to Disclose, Fraud, and Fraudulent Withholding—But Who Holds the Information?
It is common for a buyer, following the acquisition of a company, the acquirer—dissatisfied with the business—attempts to seek compensation for damages based on the withholding of material information or tries to have the contract rescinded on the grounds of fraud or fraudulent concealment.M&A: Attribution of Knowledge—Duty to Disclose, Fraud, and Fraudulent Withholding of Information—But [...] Berlin Campus: “Digital and Legal Tech: A Franco-German Perspective”
On January 31, 2019, the next Campus Berlin event, “Digital and Legal Tech: A Franco-German Perspective,” will take place, organized by the Paris Bar Association (Ordre des avocats de Paris) and the German Bar Association Speakers include: Dr. Antje Luke President of the Deutscher Anwaltverein, who will participate in the corporate law and financing panel [...] Sébastien Canton Becomes a Partner
Sébastien Canton, a member of the Paris Bar, became a partner at BMH AVOCATS effective January 1, 2019 , in the energy law department . The new year, 2019, marks a new milestone in the firm’s growth as it welcomes its eleventh partner. Sébastien Canton is involved in major infrastructure projects, particularly in the field [...] [LABOR LAW] Equal Pay for Men and Women: Steps to Take in 2019
Gender equality in the workplace has been declared a “major national cause” for the President of the Republic’s five-year term. Under Law No. 2018-771 of September 5, 2018, on the freedom to choose one’s professional future, eliminating pay gaps is a performance-based obligation(1) for companies with more than 50 employees. The measures that companies must [...] Income Tax Liability on Life Annuities Paid as Compensation for Personal Injury
In a case concerning the income tax liability of life annuities paid as compensation for personal injury, Christophe Jolk raised a priority preliminary ruling on constitutionality regarding the conformity of Article 81, paragraph 9 bis, of the General Tax Code with the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution. In its Decision No. 2018-747 QPC [...] Short-Term Assignments and Secondments of Employees in France, December 2018
When conducting business across national borders, many fail to realize that they must comply with both German regulations and the regulations of the country of posting. These regulations were tightened in France in 2015, and companies are increasingly faced with new requirements: information about employees must be provided, a local representative must be appointed, and [...] [ENERGY] French PV Market on the Brink of a New Boom?
Le Gouvernement français a lancé l’initiative #PlaceAuSoleil tandis que Total et EDF ont tous deux annoncés des investissements massifs dans le secteur du solaire dans les années à venir. Bien que l’avenir s’annonce radieux pour le solaire en France, certaines difficultés et contraintes doivent encore être surmontées. Il y a quelques semaines, à l’occasion d’un [...] Set-Aside and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in France