The rapid spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is disrupting people’s lives everywhere.
Competition
Anti-competitive Practices in Times of Crisis |
Coronavirus: Impact on Contractual Relationships in France |
Competition Flash – COVID-19 |
The activity of both the French Competition Authority and the European Commission is strongly impacted by the recent measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 | As we face this health crisis, companies are becoming more and more concerned with economic activities | The French government has taken preventive measures due to COVID-19, thereby forcing the members of the French Competition Authority to work remotely since 17 March 2020. |
Employment
Update: Partial Activity Scheme and Emergency Measures to Deal with COVID-19 |
Partial Activity Scheme – Essential for French Companies Impacted by COVID-19 |
Don’t Panic: Practical Recommendations for Dealing with the Coronavirus Outbreak in France |
At a time when many companies are experiencing a drop in activity, many are contemplating partial activity. | Scheme recommends that companies use temporary partial acitivity. | With COVID-19 now a global emergency, the French Ministry of Employment has announced a situation of “force majeure” for companies and has published an FAQ for employees and employers |
ITC
COVID-19 and Contracts: Suspension and Postponement of Clauses Sanctioning the Non-fulfilment of Obligations by Co-contractor |
This alert is only available in French. |
Litigation
Spotlight on Ordinance no. 2020-303 of 25 March 20202: What is the Impact on Criminal Procedure? |
France: The impact of COVID-19 on Contractual Terms |
France: First Decision to Declare COVID-19 Outbreak as a Force Majeure Event |
Summary of the ordinance no. 2020-303. | Fundamental provisions relating to the implementation of periodic penalty payments and clauses providing for forfeiture. | Colmar Court of Appeal has qualified the COVID-19 epidemic as a force majeure event. |
M & A
COVID-19: Goverment Intervention Schemes Guide |
COVID-19: Impact on Governmental Foreign Investment Screening |
Providing a summary of key government intervention measures across jurisdictions around the globe | New developments in light of COVID-19 highlight the need for investors to carefully consider foreign investment review risks. |
Public Law
France: Publication de l’ordonnance |
France: Publication of the Order “Extension of time limits: in the Context of a Health Crisis |
France: Publication of the Order “Administrative Law” in the Context of a Health Crisis |
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Tax
France: COVID-19 and Tax Crisis Management |
Providing guidance on the subjects to be dealth with in the short, medium and long term. |