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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Establishment and powers.

Article L721-5

Notwithstanding 2° of article L. 721-3 and subject to the jurisdiction of the disciplinary courts and notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the civil courts alone have jurisdiction to hear le…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article LO6413-5

The following provisions of this code in force on the date of promulgation of the loi organique n° 2007-223 du 21 février 2007 précitée:1° Première partie : livre Ier (titre unique : chapitres Ier, II…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Transparency and disclosure requirements

Article L326-5

The conditions under which members of collective management organisations may obtain, with due respect for the secrets protected by law, communication of documents or information, including of a nomin…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Miscellaneous and transitional provisions

Article L1424-50

A decree in the Council of State shall set out the terms and conditions for the application of this law.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subtitle I: Public and civil proceedings

Article 5-1

…aintiff has brought a civil action before the criminal court, the civil court, seised in summary proceedings, remains competent to order any provisional measures relating to the facts that are the sub…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subtitle I: Public and civil proceedings

Article 2-5

Any association that has been duly registered for at least five years on the date of the events and that proposes, through its articles of association, to defend the moral interests and honour of the…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 56-2

…ut on the basis of a written, reasoned decision by the magistrate indicating the nature of the offence or offences being investigated, the reasons justifying the search and the purpose of the search.…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 56-3

Searching the offices of a doctor, notary or bailiff shall be carried out by a magistrate and in the presence of the person in charge of the professional order or organisation to which the person conc…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 63-5

Custody in police custody must be carried out in conditions that ensure respect for the dignity of the person. Only strictly necessary security measures may be imposed on the person in police custody.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Flagrant crimes and offences

Article 56-1

Search of a lawyer's chambers or home may only be carried out by a magistrate and in the presence of the President of the Bar or his delegate, following a written, reasoned decision taken by the liber…

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