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Showing 29312940 of 66561 articles for Art. 1228 · Cass. com. 1 February 1978 · Cass. com. 10 February 1958 · Cass. com. 3 October 1977 · Cass. ch. req. 7 May 1923 · Cass. 1re civ. 24 May 1966

French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Contracts for the commissioning of one or more artistic works to be created

Article R2172-10

The artistic committee draws up the programme for the artistic commission, specifying in particular the nature and location of the work envisaged, and then submits it to the purchaser for approval.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 1 : Examination for admission to the probationary period, probationary period and examination to qualify as a judicial representative

Article R812-10

The provisions of

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Loans to trainees.

Article L6341-10

Under certain conditions defined by decree of the Conseil d'Etat, the trainee may benefit from a loan granted by the State or by approved organisations receiving assistance from the State. This loan m…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Filing formalities

Article R512-10

…requested deferment of publication for three years at the time of filing. Deferment of publication may only relate to the entire filing. Publication only takes place at the end of the three-year peri…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Administrative authorisation.

Article R5142-10

…e santé or the Prefect had been informed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Articles R. 5142-6 or R. 5142-7, they will be informed of the amendment within fifteen days.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Shareholders' meetings

Article L22-10-44

…have been registered for at least two years and who together hold at least 5% of the voting rights may form associations to represent their interests within the company. To exercise their rights unde…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The judgment adopting the plan and the implementation of the plan.

Article L626-10

…ged for the continuation of the business.The persons who will implement the plan, even as partners, may not have burdens imposed on them other than the commitments they entered into during its prepara…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Mutual insurance companies.

Article R322-101

Mutual insurance companies may only be validly constituted if they have at least three hundred members. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article R221-10

A creditor may not sue a partner, in the absence of payment or provision of guarantees by the company, until at least eight days after formal notice has been given by the company. This period may be e…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Earmarked credit

Article R341-10

…or service provider fails to specify in the contract, in disregard of the provisions of article L. 312-45, that payment of the price is made using credit is punishable by the fine laid down for 5th c…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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