Did the court fairly cancel the government's refusal to issue a building permit?

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callDid the court fairly cancel the government's refusal to issue a building permit?

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1Total Energies requested a building permit for a solar power plant in Villaines-la-Juhel in 2017.
2The local government initially denied the permit, saying it violated urban planning rules.
3Total Energies challenged this decision in court, arguing the refusal was unjust and not based on valid legal reasons.

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A restaurant owner and an insurance representative discuss coverage for pandemic losses. — Is the insurance company justified in denying pandemic loss coverage?

Your callDoes the policy cover losses from the COVID-19 pandemic?

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1A restaurant in Paris bought insurance to cover business losses under a 'Complément plus' policy.
2During COVID-19 lockdowns, it tried to claim losses for being forced to close, but the insurer said a pandemic wasn't covered.
3The restaurant sued, arguing the exclusion was too vague and shouldn't apply.

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Your callShould the court pause the new certification rule for instructors?

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1A sports instructor group challenges a new rule letting untested candidates certify as instructors.
2They argue it risks safety, as some may lack skills for extreme sports like kitesurfing.
3The court must decide if suspending the rule is urgent and legally justified.

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Your callShould the supermarket and gas station be taxed as one establishment?

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1A supermarket and a gas station in Ligné, France, are taxed for their commercial spaces separately. The tax authority saw them as one business due to their close operation under the same name.
2The supermarket challenged the tax court's decision, arguing they are located over a kilometer apart and are not part of the same commercial zone.
3The supermarket wants its tax bills reduced, claiming the tax court made a mistake in treating the two locations as one establishment.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callDoes the decree on immigrants’ health rights violate the law?

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1An immigrant support group claims a new decree violates human rights by not halting expulsions when health is at risk.
2They say it fails to ensure timely health assessments for immigrants facing removal from France.
3The government argues the groups' claims are unfounded and wants the court to dismiss the case.

Money & Corp · Cour de cassation

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Your callDid the appeals court properly assess the insurance claims for fire damages?

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1An insurance company, Axa France, is in a dispute over who should pay for damages caused by a fire at a company building.
2The fire in September 2013 severely damaged a building owned by a business insured by Axa, leading to expensive claims of around 6 million euros.
3Axa argues the previous court decision wrongly placed too much blame on them and fails to consider all evidence of liability for the damages.

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Everyday Law · Cour de cassation

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Your callDoes the policy cover losses from the COVID-19 pandemic?

TL;DR

1A restaurant in Paris bought insurance to cover business losses under a 'Complément plus' policy.
2During COVID-19 lockdowns, it tried to claim losses for being forced to close, but the insurer said a pandemic wasn't covered.
3The restaurant sued, arguing the exclusion was too vague and shouldn't apply.

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Your callShould the court pause the new certification rule for instructors?

TL;DR

1A sports instructor group challenges a new rule letting untested candidates certify as instructors.
2They argue it risks safety, as some may lack skills for extreme sports like kitesurfing.
3The court must decide if suspending the rule is urgent and legally justified.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callShould the supermarket and gas station be taxed as one establishment?

TL;DR

1A supermarket and a gas station in Ligné, France, are taxed for their commercial spaces separately. The tax authority saw them as one business due to their close operation under the same name.
2The supermarket challenged the tax court's decision, arguing they are located over a kilometer apart and are not part of the same commercial zone.
3The supermarket wants its tax bills reduced, claiming the tax court made a mistake in treating the two locations as one establishment.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

Your callDoes the decree on immigrants’ health rights violate the law?

TL;DR

1An immigrant support group claims a new decree violates human rights by not halting expulsions when health is at risk.
2They say it fails to ensure timely health assessments for immigrants facing removal from France.
3The government argues the groups' claims are unfounded and wants the court to dismiss the case.

Money & Corp · Cour de cassation

17d

Your callDid the appeals court properly assess the insurance claims for fire damages?

TL;DR

1An insurance company, Axa France, is in a dispute over who should pay for damages caused by a fire at a company building.
2The fire in September 2013 severely damaged a building owned by a business insured by Axa, leading to expensive claims of around 6 million euros.
3Axa argues the previous court decision wrongly placed too much blame on them and fails to consider all evidence of liability for the damages.

Total Energies wants to build a solar plant. Can the government block it?

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Restaurant fights insurance over COVID losses, but does the policy cover it?

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Total Energies wants to build a solar plant. Can the government block it?

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Restaurant fights insurance over COVID losses, but does the policy cover it?

Kite and wing instructors fight safety rule changes

A supermarket and gas station dispute taxes. Should they be taxed as one business?

An immigrant support group challenges a decree on health checks before expulsions

Who pays for fire damages: insurers clash over costs