The Revival of Distribution Law

  • Category: Conference
  • Dates: April 23–24, 2026
  • Schedule: Starting at 1:45 p.m.
  • Location: School of Law and Political Science - Building 1 - Paul Valéry Lecture Hall (1.1.C) - 39 rue de l’Université, Montpellier

Distribution law has long served as a testing ground for innovation in contract law, competition law, and other legal disciplines—notably through the concept of joint and several liability, the Doubin Act of 1989, and the application of antitrust law. 

The question now arises as to whether this catalytic role will persist in the face of new practices (online distribution, short supply chains, partnerships) and emerging legal fields (digital law, compliance, environmental law, and agri-food law). 

The goal of these two days is therefore to assess the legacy of distribution law and examine its future along two lines of inquiry: first, to reexamine its connections with traditional legal disciplines, and second, to explore its interactions with emerging areas of law.

Under the scientific direction of:

  • Jean-Louis Respaud, Associate Professor (HDR), University of Montpellier;
  • Mélanie Cesnut-Puore, J.D., University of Montpellier.

Conference eligible for continuing legal education credits (150 euros).

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