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Retour à la case départ pour le legal privilege à la française ?

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Après plusieurs années de débats, la loi d’orientation et de programmation du Ministère de la justice 2023-2027 envisageait de consacrer la confidentialité des consultations juridiques émanant des juristes d’entreprise....more

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A Step Toward the Confidentiality of Legal Advice Issued by French In-House Counsel

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On June 8, 2023, as part of the parliamentary debates on the so-called "Justice" bill, the French Senate voted on an amendment to the Law No. 71-1130 dated December 3, 1971, which aims to ensure confidentiality to certain...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: International Litigation: Confidentiality and Legal Privilege under French Law

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Confidentiality and attorney-client privilege are cardinal principles for lawyers. In this regard, international litigation, which may be subject to different and sometimes conflicting confidentiality rules, presents many...more

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2018-2022 French Programming Act for Justice: inching towards virtual justice?

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The 2018-2022 French Programming Act for Justice recently adopted specific provisions relating to online arbitration, in an attempt to decongest French Courts facing increasing caseloads. This important step towards virtual...more

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France – Trade secrets protection optimized with new procedural measures before Courts

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The FRAND patent litigation case between Conversant Wireless Licensing SARL and LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics France offers a first and exemplary illustration of an extensive use of the procedural arrangements...more

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EU – Trade Secrets Law: practical implementation by businesses

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On 14 March, we organized alongside the Association française des juristes d’entreprise (AFJE) a workshop regarding the implementation of the Trade Secret Law in France, which was voted into force on 30 July 2018 and...more

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New French Decree Modifies Rules to Protect Confidential Documents During Infringement Seizure

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Context: French Decree No. 2018-1126 of 11 December 2018 on the protection of trade secrets, enacted in application of Act No. 2018-670 of 30 July 2018, establishes rules to preserve trade secrets in the context of civil and...more

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New French Decree Strengthens Protection of Confidential Documents

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The Background: French Decree No. 2018-1126, which is intended to enhance the protection of documents containing confidential information, became effective following publication in the Official Journal. The Result: The...more

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New Trade Secrets Law for France

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On July 31st, 2018, France adopted a law on trade secret protection, loi n°2018-670 (hereafter “French Trade Secret Law“). The aim of this French Trade Secret Law is to offer companies protection for their economic and...more

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FRAND license litigation: new ways of accessing relevant rates in France

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Besides its new provisions defining the trade secret and sanctioning its infringements, the French Law of 30 July 2018 regarding Trade Secret offers new procedural instruments aimed at efficiently protecting the...more

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Significant Fine Imposed by the French Competition Authority in Floor Coverings Cartel

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On October 19, 2017, the French Competition Authority (the “FCA”) imposed a EUR 302 million fine on the three leading companies in the PVC and linoleum floor coverings sector; Forbo, Gerflor and Tarkett, as well as the...more

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The Impending Launch of the Unified Patent Court

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In a fundamental change to how European patents are going to be litigated in Europe, the United Patent Court (UPC) will soon have exclusive jurisdiction over European patent disputes and will be able to issue remedies that...more

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New Anti-Corruption Law Creates Changes to Whistleblower Provisions in France

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On December 10th, France’s National Assembly published a new law on transparency and anti-corruption. As a result France is expected to begin instituting newer and stronger protections for whistleblowers under the updated...more

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Notions de secret professionnel dans un monde des affaires mondialisé

Dans notre monde des affaires désormais mondialisé, nombreuses sont les contraintes d’ordre juridique, dépassant le strict cadre national, qui sont depuis longtemps maîtrisées par les acteurs économiques, que ce soit, par...more

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