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Showing 67716780 of 57851 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 3-2-1988 n° 86-16.158

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Contributions to the account

Article L6323-37

When the cost of this training exceeds the amount recorded in the account or the ceiling mentioned in article L. 6323-34, the account may be topped up at the request of its holder or his legal represe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Recruitment, transfer and dismissal.

Article L1225-3

When a dispute arises over the application of articles L. 1225-1 and L. 1225-2, the employer must provide the court with all the information required to justify its decision. If there is any doubt, th…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Authorised buyers

Article L2211-3

The State may enter into a partnership contract on behalf of an unauthorised purchaser, provided that:1° The ministry responsible has examined the project;2° The operation is sustainable in terms of i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Psychiatric care procedure

Article D3844-3

For the application of article R. 3222-6: 1° The words: "the director of the regional health agency" are replaced by the words: "the locally competent health authority"; 2° In the last paragraph, the…

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

Article 2-24

Any association that has been duly registered for at least five years on the date and of the events and whose statutory purpose is to defend or assist students and pupils of educational establishments…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and organisation of safety information and training

Article R4141-3-1

The employer informs workers of the risks to their health and safety. This information covers : 1° The procedures for accessing the single risk assessment document provided for in Article R. 4121-1 ;…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to exceptional support for companies producing and distributing cinematographic works during the period of resumption of theatrical exhibition of cinematographic works

Article 914-3

For distribution companies, notwithstanding articles 222-4 and 810-1, the rates are set at :- 625.08% when the total revenue from feature films is less than or equal to €307,500;- 198.89% when the tot…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title IX bis: Hearing children in court.

Article 338-4

When the request is made by the minor, the refusal to hear the minor can only be based on his or her lack of discernment or on the fact that the proceedings do not concern him or her. When the request…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 7: Professional liability.

Article R211-35

The insurance contract taken out pursuant to b of II of Article L. 211-18 covering the pecuniary consequences of the professional civil liability incurred by travel operators may not derogate from the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conditions for the authorisation and operation of health establishments, medical biology laboratories and other organisations

Article L2142-3

Any breach of the legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to medically assisted procreation observed in an establishment, organisation, health cooperation group or laboratory, and caused by…

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