Victims’ associations and their essential character

Other, Personal injury law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) CONDITIONS TO BE FULFILLED. The creation of an association of victims is possible when a certain number of people have together suffered the same damage. It is then necessary to deposit statutes, to choose a president, to be...

Presidential election: Who can be a candidate?

Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) This year, the French elected their new  President  of the Republic. Several candidates hope to be able to present themselves officially. But can everyone be a candidate for the presidential election? Do you have to fulfill certain...

Can a writer freely draw inspiration from real facts?

Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) The influence of real facts on writing The question of  whether  a writer can draw inspiration from real events is a subject that has long been debated in the field of literature and creative writing. Writers  often draw inspiration...

Freedom of opinion in business

Labour law, Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Are you free to criticize your  business  or is this  professional misconduct  ? Can we talk freely about politics or religion with our colleagues? WHAT IS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION? Freedom of expression is a major European...

Compulsory transfer

Labour law, Labour law, Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) You don’t want or can’t move… but your company wants to impose a transfer on you. Can you oppose it? How? At first, no If your employment contract does not contain a clause relating to the place of work, the employer cannot impose a...

Can I refuse to pay the bill at the restaurant?

Competition & Consumer Law, Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Refusal of invoice In restaurants, the provision of service is generally settled at the end of the meal. In case of malfunction, do we have to pay the bill? What can I do to dispute the rating? IN PRINCIPLE, NO IF THE MEAL HAS NOT...