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COVID impact on restaurant owners

In five decisions, rendered on September 17, 2020 , the Paris Commercial Court ordered the insurance company AXA to compensate several restaurateurs for their operating losses resulting from their administrative closure.       AXA's refusal to compensate restaurant...

Intentional fault and coverage by insurance

The “director's liability” or “guarantee of fines and/or civil penalties” insurance contract does not cover situations of intentional fault . This is a decision that should reassure many insurance companies. Indeed, the Court of Cassation rendered a judgment on June...

Guarantees after purchase: pitfalls to avoid

When you buy a product, what is the value of the guarantees offered? What should we pay attention to? What if the seller refuses to apply them?   The 2-year “legal” guarantee According to the law, all products purchased have a legal guarantee . Indeed, the seller...

Insurance: notions of business contract and intentional fault

The facts of the case which gave rise to the commented judgment illustrate the well-established case law of the Court of Cassation on the question of the distinction between a contract of enterprise and a contract of sale and on that of intentional fault in the...

Expat Precautions

Before accepting an expatriation, there are a few precautions to take… Check that you are protected on aspects as essential as retirement, taxes or even returning to France.THE TYPE OF CONTRACTThere are two types of contracts when you are an expatriate. First, there...

Precautions to take in the event of expatriation

Before accepting an  expatriation , there are some precautions to take... Check that you are protected in such  essential aspects  as retirement,   taxes   or even returning to France. THE TYPE OF CONTRACT There are two types of contracts when you are an...

Home insurance: is it still necessary?

Did you know that home insurance is not always  necessary  ? It all depends on your status. Owners, tenants and furnished tenants are not subject to the same rules. If I am a tenant It is compulsory for the tenant of an apartment or a detached house. The tenant is...

Life insurance

Life insurance is the preferred investment  of the French. How to choose it well? An evolving financial investment A life insurance contract is a financial investment that can accommodate a large number of instruments. It is therefore necessary to choose the...

Car insurance

Non-driving coverage! When his vehicle is  immobilized  on a public road or in a private place, must he be insured? Which insurance should I choose? Yes it is a necessity Insurance is compulsory for all motor vehicles parked on public roads, whether or not they are in...

Liability insurance

Cover check! Liability insurance is not  compulsory  . However, it may be interesting to subscribe to it to protect yourself from the vagaries of life. What does liability insurance cover? Liability insurance protects you against damage you may cause to others. Such...

Natural Disasters and Insurance

Disaster Compensation! Flood,  storm  , avalanche, earthquake… The damage caused in the event of a natural disaster can be very heavy. How are we compensated? What precautions should be taken? Home insurance Insurance Insurance against natural disasters is not...

Legal protection

It is sometimes very expensive  to go to court, so should you take out legal protection insurance ? What exactly does it cover? What are its advantages and limitations? A specific contract   Legal protection refers to a type of  insurance coverage  . It is...