Local referencing for legal professionals: strategic issues and contractual framework
In an increasingly competitive legal sector, online visibility has become a crucial issue for law firms, notaries, bailiffs and other legal professionals. Local referencing is an essential strategy for standing out within a defined geographical area and attracting local customers. However, this approach [...]
Terms and conditions, legal notices and privacy policy: what are the obligations for a website selling online training (Podia, Systeme.io, Learnybox...)?
Creating an online training sales site with a platform like Podia is now simple and accessible. But beyond the technical aspects, an e-commerce site - even one dedicated to training - must comply with a number of legal obligations. Essential documents include legal notices, general terms and conditions of sale (GTCs) and a privacy policy.
Sales agent outside the EU: French law applicable?
The question of the application of French law to commercial agents operating outside the EU is of particular importance. The case of a French company and a Mexican company, whose agency contract was governed by French law, is a good illustration of this issue. Recent case law from the Cour de cassation (French Supreme Court) has established that the [...]
Legal liability of executives in the face of cyberattacks: why the cybersecurity lawyer has become indispensable
In a context where cyber-attacks are multiplying and growing in sophistication, company directors find themselves confronted with a new dimension of their professional responsibility. In addition to their immediate operational and financial impact, these incidents can now engage their personal liability, transforming a risk once considered purely technical into a major legal issue [...].
IT outsourcing and the digital supply chain: essential contractual clauses
La sous-traitance IT est devenue une composante incontournable des stratĂ©gies dâentreprise, offrant flexibilitĂ© et optimisation des coĂ»ts. La sous-traitance informatique est devenue une composante incontournable des stratĂ©gies dâentreprise, offrant flexibilitĂ©, expertise spĂ©cialisĂ©e et optimisation des coĂ»ts. Cependant, cette externalisation sâaccompagne dâune dĂ©lĂ©gation partielle de la sĂ©curitĂ© de vos systĂšmes dâinformation et de vos donnĂ©es, crĂ©ant [âŠ]
Commercial agent and compensatory indemnity: legal implications
Compensation is a crucial issue for any sales agent faced with the termination of a contract. The termination of a contractual relationship, often linked to a significant loss, raises essential questions about the rights of agents and the obligations of principals. Under article L. 134-12 of the French Commercial Code, a commercial agent has the right to [...]
Cyberattack: the lawyer's strategic role in crisis management
Dans un contexte oĂč les cyberattaques se multiplient et gagnent en sophistication, la question nâest plus de savoir si votre organisation sera ciblĂ©e, mais quand et comment elle rĂ©agira face Ă cet Ă©vĂ©nement. Au-delĂ des aspects techniques et opĂ©rationnels, la gestion dâune crise cyber comporte des dimensions juridiques critiques qui peuvent significativement impacter les consĂ©quences [âŠ]
Blockchain and RGPD: challenges and issues in 2025
Le 8 avril 2025, le ComitĂ© EuropĂ©en de la Protection des DonnĂ©es (CEPD) a publiĂ© des lignes directrices cruciales sur lâusage de la blockchain en relation avec le RĂšglement GĂ©nĂ©ral sur la Protection des DonnĂ©es (RGPD). Ce texte, rĂ©guliĂšrement mis Ă jour et ouvert Ă consultation jusquâau 9 juin 2025, souligne lâimportance dâencadrer les technologies [âŠ]
Software development contracts: guarantees and responsibilities to protect your business effectively
In today's digital world, software development contracts are the cornerstone of many IT projects. These complex legal documents define not only the expected functionalities and delivery deadlines, but also - and this is often underestimated - the system of warranties and responsibilities that will apply throughout the project and [...].
Offshore software development: essential contractual clauses to secure your international project
The globalization of the IT sector has considerably altered the software development landscape, with increasing use being made of service providers located abroad. This approach, commonly referred to as offshore development, offers undeniable economic and technical advantages, but also gives rise to specific legal challenges which require particular attention when drafting the [...]
