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Showing 32913300 of 26700 articles for Art. CA Paris 20 September 2013 n° 12/01999 · Cass. com. 15 April 1982

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation.

Article D2121-12

…compatible with the performance of public services, be either permanent or temporary. In the latter case, in the absence of an agreement between the mayor and the councillors concerned, the period of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Capital increases.

Article L225-128

…either at their nominal amount, or at this amount plus an issue premium. They are paid up either by cash contribution including by offsetting liquid and due claims on the company, or by contribution i…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Examination of the application

Article 1220-2

…t to the second paragraph of article 432 or article 494-4 of the Civil Code is notified to the applicant and, where applicable, to the adult's lawyer. By the same decision, the judge orders that the a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Duties to patients

Article R4312-12

Once they have agreed to provide care, nurses are obliged to ensure continuity. Nurses have the right to refuse care for professional or personal reasons, except in emergencies or in cases where they…

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

Article R2372-12

When the commission can only be awarded to a specific service provider in accordance with the provisions of article R. 2322-5, the purchaser may negotiate the contract for the decoration of public bui…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation.

Article R814-121

…4-140, decisions are taken by a majority of the votes of the members present or represented. In all cases, the Articles of Association may provide for certain decisions to be taken by a qualified majo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial provisions.

Article R6142-12

…ting expenses relating to teaching and research activities are also borne by the university if they can be determined separately. Expenses are either paid directly or reimbursed in full to the univers…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-129

…intaining a link between the company and the employee for the duration of the leave and, where applicable, the arrangements for support and professional readaptation on his return.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Persons authorised to canvass.

Article D341-12

…ller, natural person;3° The business address of the direct seller;4° The name, address and, if applicable, SIREN number of the legal entity or entities falling within one of the categories mentioned i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Availability of beneficiaries' rights

Article R3313-12

…how each beneficiary is to be informed. This information relates in particular to : 1° The sums allocated under the profit-sharing scheme; 2° The amount that the beneficiary may request to be paid out…

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