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Showing 55115520 of 65950 articles for Art. CJUE 30-9-2021 aff. 299/20 and ord. 10-2-2022 aff. 191/21

French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-10

…e premium stipulated for the entire duration of the cover is earned in the event of total loss or abandonment at the insurer's expense. If the insurer is not responsible for the total loss or surrende…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil Aviation CodeIn force
CHAPTER I: REGISTRATION AND NATIONALITY OF AIRCRAFT.

Article L121-10

Entry in the registration register is equivalent to a title. The register is public and anyone may obtain a certified copy.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Term and end of office

Article L2316-10

The election takes place every four years, after the general election of works council members.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Minimum working hours and overtime

Article L3123-10

Refusal to work the overtime proposed by the employer beyond the limits set by the contract does not constitute misconduct or grounds for dismissal. The same applies, within these limits, if the emplo…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article R224-10

The procedures for applying the rules on canvassing in insurance matters are laid down by the provisions of Chapter II of Title I of Book I of the Insurance Code.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: General provisions

Article 1082-1

Divorce or legal separation shall be proved to third parties simply by producing an extract of the decision pronouncing it containing only its operative part, accompanied by proof of its enforceabilit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Placement and support for jobseekers.

Article L5312-10

Pôle emploi is made up of a general directorate, regional directorates and, by decision of its board of directors, establishments with national or specific competence.Within each regional directorate,…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation of hospitals and universities.

Article L6142-10

…h the missions of a university hospital centre defined in article L. 6142-1 proves to be essential, and this establishment or body refuses to enter into an agreement in application of article L. 6142-…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Training content and organisation

Article R2315-10

The training is provided as soon as the members of the staff delegation of the social and economic committee are appointed for the first time. It is provided in accordance with a pre-established theor…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Principles and means of prevention

Article R4412-108

In order to reduce to the lowest level technically possible the duration and level of exposure of workers and to guarantee the absence of pollution of the buildings, equipment, structures, installatio…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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