Following the conference organized at the Grand Rex by ALLY Avocats and CEIPI, the book Friends et le Droit(Friends and the Law), edited by Yann Basire and Clotilde Biron, extends and deepens the discussions of this evening dedicated to the cult series.
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Published by LexisNexis, the book brings together contributions from academics and practitioners who participated in the event. It serves as an editorial extension of the conference, providing a structured, enriched, and lasting format for the analyses developed during the conference.
A legal interpretation of a popular work
Behind the humor and romantic intrigues, Friends depicts situations that strongly resonate with the law:
- labor relations, dismissals, and professional careers;
- marriages, divorces, filiation, and parenthood;
- housing and residential leases;
- civil liability;
- intellectual property and exploitation of works;
- product placement and marketing strategies.
The book shows how fiction can become a particularly effective tool for legal analysis. The episodes serve as practical examples, illustrating sometimes complex concepts with clarity and precision.
A demanding yet accessible approach
The approach is clear: to deal seriously with legal issues without compromising accessibility. Each contribution combines doctrinal analysis, references to episodes, and practical perspective.
The spirit of the conference is reflected in the book: to create a dialogue between popular culture and law, and to demonstrate that major works of entertainment also serve as a mirror of contemporary social and legal norms.
An initiative led by ALLY Avocats and CEIPI
This book follows on from the series of themed conferences organized by ALLY Avocats and CEIPI at the Grand Rex cinema, which aim to explore the links between creation, innovation, and law, alongside renowned academics and practitioners.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the authors and contributors for the quality of their work, as well as to CEIPI for its loyalty.
Friends and the Law, edited by Yann Basire and Clotilde Biron, LexisNexis
To purchase: click here (also available at all online bookstores).