Bruno Racine's report, The author and the act of creation<\/a>highlights the challenges facing the unions and professional organisations of artists and authors in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paradoxically, the legislator has been encouraging self-regulation through professional agreements since 2016<\/a> in France and 2019<\/a> at European level. This French contradiction can be seen in the incomplete and sometimes problematic agreements. Some of these agreements sidestep the question of minimum remuneration by hiding it behind the notion of minimum envelopes to be shared, without providing transparent distribution keys or establishing real minimum remuneration for each of the co-authors who have to share this envelope. In our view, these agreements sometimes even go so far as to recognise practices that are contrary to the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ma\u00eetre Denis <\/a>Goulette<\/a>With his dual expertise in the cultural sector, he offers a balanced view of the issues at stake. His experience working alongside producers and scriptwriters gives him an in-depth understanding of negotiation techniques and the needs of artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Navigating the complex landscape of professional interests, influenced by increasing European standards, is a challenge. It involves strategically identifying the issues facing your organisation, with problems requiring resolution at different levels.<\/p>\n Our firm, authorised under thearticle 6.3.4<\/a> of the R\u00e8glement Int\u00e9rieur National de la profession d'avocat (RIN), assists you in developing a short, medium and long-term strategy. He will accompany you at key strategic meetings to maximise the chances of achieving your objectives.<\/p>\n If necessary, we can help you bring your organisation into line with the mandatory rules of the directory of interest representatives<\/a> of the Haute Autorit\u00e9 pour la Transparence de la Vie Publique (HATVP).<\/p>\n The fees for this service are clearly defined in an agreement, separate from any other service.<\/p>\nContact<\/span><\/div><\/div> We can suggest that you set up a regular legal service for your members. This gives them the opportunity to discuss their legal problems with a lawyer, with the fees paid by your organisation.<\/p>\n Our service includes a preliminary study of the documents and a discussion session. For cases requiring in-depth assistance, a formal client relationship can be envisaged with the member concerned, at a negotiated preferential rate.<\/p>\nContact<\/span><\/div><\/div> Based on his experience as a trade union leader, Denis Goulette identifies your organisational challenges and proposes an approach inspired by corporate anthropology.<\/p>\n Our firm will guide your organisation through the process of changing its articles of association, with the aim of improving volunteer involvement, optimising efficiency and overcoming obstacles specific to your structure.<\/p>\nContact<\/span><\/div><\/div> Your organisation, as a trade union or professional organisation, can take legal action to change practices and influence legislation. Identify strategic areas of case law to strengthen the rights of performers and authors.<\/p>\n Our firm can help you target significant legal action, for example, reminding you of the ban on acceptance deadlines, defending directors' right to a final cut, arguing for a similar right for scriptwriters, etc.<\/p>\nContact<\/span><\/div><\/div> Our firm offers tailor-made training courses for elected members of your management bodies (Board of Directors, Executive Committee, etc.) and members involved in operational committees.<\/p>\n The complexity of legal fields requires expertise. We offer training tailored to your specific needs, covering various areas of law, to boost the efficiency of your organisation.<\/p>\n Don't hesitate to contact us to tailor our services to your specific needs. We are here to help you defend the interests of your members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nContact<\/span><\/div><\/div> Lawyers' fees are not regulated.<\/p>\n It is therefore up to the lawyer and his client to agree on the amount of the fees, based on each of the following elements:<\/p>\n In principle, these elements are used to define an hourly rate, which serves as the basis for calculating fees according to the time spent on the case.<\/p>\n For cases that are not too complex, and for which we can reasonably anticipate the time involved, the fees may be subject to a flat rate or a ceiling.<\/p>\n In the event of legal disputes, and if the case lends itself to it, we may consider fixing a proportion of the fees according to the outcome, for example on the amount of compensation obtained, or conversely on the difference between the amount of damages initially demanded by your adversary and those obtained thanks to the assistance of our firm.<\/p>\n A fee agreement is proposed prior to any service. It systematically provides for a deposit to be paid at the time of agreement. It sets out the amount of fees to be paid, excluding VAT and including VAT.<\/p>\n Costs related to the case (transport, photocopies) are recovered in addition to the fees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Diagnosis of the current situation Bruno Racine's report, L'auteur et l'acte de cr\u00e9ation, highlights the challenges facing the unions and professional organisations of artist-authors in France. Legislative context and regulatory autonomy Paradoxically, the legislator has been encouraging self-regulation through professional agreements since 2016 in France and 2019 at European level. This contradiction... 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Legislative context and regulatory autonomy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Organisational challenges facing trade unions and professional organisations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Expertise of Ma\u00eetre Denis Goulette<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Strategic Interest Representation<\/h2>
A complex environment<\/h3>\n
Our expertise for the right strategy<\/h3>\n
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Optimising Governance<\/h2>
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