In this issue :

COMPETITION
The New French Competition Authority extends its powers to Merger Control whilst new (lower) thresholds and (longer) timelines are introduced
French court refers question to ECJ on absolute ban on Internet sales in selective distribution systems
The Paris Court of Appeal opposes to the Supreme Court on admissibility of evidence obtained without the knowledge of the companies under investigation

CONSTRUCTION
French construction law: make sure you are insured

MEDIATION
Intercultural mediation : discussion and reflections

EMPLOYMENT LAW
Further restrictions on share option schemes
No intent to harm required for claims for moral harassment under French law
The Conventional Break-Up

INSOLVENCY
Review of the 2008 Order amending the law relating to companies in financial difficulty: what are the implications for creditors ?

TAXATION
Trust and French wealth tax

INTERNATIONAL LAW
The inevitable fall of exorbitant jurisdictional rules under Articles 14 and 15 of the French Civil Code