Loss of opportunity and the role of the judge: fundamental clarifications from the Plenary Assembly of the Court of Cassation

Judgments of the Plenary Assembly of the Court of Cassation of 27 June 2025 (appeals nos. 22-21.146 and 22-21.812) The Court of Cassation, sitting in plenary session on 27 June 2025, handed down two important decisions (appeals nos. 22-21.146 and 22-21.812), providing decisive clarification on the concept of loss of opportunity and the scope of …

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Liability for cartel: need to prove damage

Court of Cassation, Commercial, Financial and Economic Chamber, ruling of 26 February 2025, appeal no. 23-18.599 In a ruling dated 26 February 2025, the commercial chamber of the Court of Cassation confirmed the strict requirement to prove damage resulting from an anti-competitive agreement before the entry into force of Article L481-7 of the Commercial Code. …

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Sudden termination of commercial relations: A pragmatic approach from French Courts

A distributor who was able to continue working normally during a reasonable notice delay with its remaining stock cannot claim indemnities for a wrongful or brutal termination. A decision of March 1, 2017 from the French Civil and commercial supreme Court highlights the pragmatic approach of French judges when ruling on a claim for indemnities …

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