Can arbitration clauses prevent a professional association from bringing an independent action to defend the collective interests of its members?
The judgment handed down by the Paris Court of Appeal on 13 May 2026 in the dispute between the Carrefour Group Franchisees Association and several companies within the group raises this fundamental question.
Beyond the Carrefour case, the key issue is ensuring the effectiveness of collective actions and safeguarding access to justice.
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