Rent Capping and “Decapping” in Commercial Leases

When a commercial lease is renewed, the rent variation is generally capped and linked to the evolution of an index since the original rent was set. However, this mechanism does not apply in every case — for example, for single-use premises, office spaces, or land....

Sexual violence and defence immunity

On May 13, 2025, the Paris Judicial Court sentenced a famous actor to 18 months of suspended imprisonment for multiple sexual assaults committed by surprise. The Court based its decision on Article 222-22 of the French Penal Code, which states in its first paragraph:...