Françoise de Borda, former general counsel of McDonald’s France
Written answer sent through certified mail with proof of receipt requested. McDonald’s France formally answers the whistleblower regarding the accusations of fraud.Click here to read more.
2012-06-25
1 min read
Mini-Cultural Genocide: McDonald’s Impact on French Gastronomic Traditions
Explore how McDonald’s expansion in France, fueled by decades of criminal activities, has profoundly altered the traditional French "art de vivre." Recognized by UNESCO on November 16, 2010, the gastronomic meal of the French celebrates important social moments with a structured, communal dining experience. This article examines how McDonald’s fast-food culture contributes to a mini-cultural genocide by eroding these deep-rooted culinary and social practices.Click here to read more.
2010-11-16
2 min read
Erroneous Judgment in McDonald’s France Lottery Case Highlights Legal Missteps
The significant errors in the Court of Appeal’s judgment regarding the McDonald’s “Euro McPailles” promotion, which was mistakenly deemed fair and lawful. This analysis highlights how mathematical oversights led to an erroneous legal interpretation, raising serious questions about the accuracy of the court’s decision and its implications for consumer protection law.Click here to read more.
2003-11-14
4 min read
McDonald’s Corporation v. Simon Marketing 2002-09-16
In McDonald’s Corporation v. Simon Marketing, “McDonald’s asserts seven claims against the defendants. Counts 1 and 2 are claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act against Jacobson and the other individual defendants, charging them with conducting Simon’s affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity and conspiring to do so.” (MATTHEW F. KENNELLY, United States District Judge).Click here to read more.
2002-09-16
1 min read
McDonald’s Summoned by French Interior Minister Over Illegal Lottery Allegations
Explore the 2002 incident where McDonald’s France faced scrutiny from the French Interior Minister due to a promotional game suspected of violating lottery laws. This article details the legal concerns raised about the game’s structure, its potential targeting of minors, and the implications of McDonald’s legal affiliations with a law firm connected to a high-ranking police official.Click here to read more.
2002-03-22
2 min read
McPrisoners of Conscience – Full Article (1997) Used in ECtHR Case 50552/22 (V.L.C. v France)
Full-text reproduction of D. D. Guttenplan’s 1997 article “McPrisoners of Conscience”, originally published in Index on Censorship. Cited as key evidence in ECtHR Case 50552/22 (V.L.C. v France), concerning McDonald’s suppression of critics, whistleblowers, and victims, and the potential death penalty risk to the applicant’s family in China.Click here to read more.
1997-03-03
11 min read
