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Showing 62316240 of 40190 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 4-6-1971

French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Assistance and representation of the parties

Article D1453-2-6

The trade union representative may be struck off the list by the regional prefect, under the conditions set out in article L. 1453-8. They are automatically struck off the list by the regional prefect…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 1: The region

Article L131-4

The Regional Council determines the status, organisational principles and composition of the Regional Tourism Committee. The committee includes delegates from the regional council, one or more delegat…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article D444-4

Subject to the adaptations provided for in this chapter, the following provisions shall apply in the Wallis and Futuna Islands in the wording resulting from decree No. 2020-1734 of 16 December 2020, u…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article D321-4

The policies mentioned in article D. 321-1 are taken out on production of a certificate, in particular to the officials of the Ministry of Sports authorised in application of article L. 111-3. This do…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Responsibilities.

Article L2353-4

The European Company Committee meets at least once a year. The annual meeting focuses in particular on 1° The economic and financial situation of the European Company, its subsidiaries and establishme…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: The full quality assurance system

Article R4313-44

In order to obtain approval of its quality system, the manufacturer must submit an application for assessment to a body, which must include : 1° The name and address of the manufacturer ; 2° the place…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Waiver or limitation

Article R613-45

The request for renunciation or limitation shall be made by a written declaration. Subject to its admissibility, it may be presented by the proprietor of the patent at any time, even when the effects…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 3: Declarations of amending or supplementary registration.

Article R123-46

Sont soumis à l'obligation prévue à l'article R. 123-45 :1° Final decisions placing an adult under guardianship or trusteeship within the meaning of Article 440 of the Civil Code and those which relea…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Shares.

Article L228-29-6

In the event of non-compliance by the company with either articles L. 228-29-1 or L. 228-29-2, or the conditions under which decisions must be taken at general meetings and the publication formalities…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L212-3-6

Where a phonogram contains the fixation of the performances of several performers, the performers shall exercise the right of termination referred to in article L. 212-3-5 by mutual agreement.In the e…

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