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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section Ia: Intervention of the guardianship judge in matters of legal administration

Article 1180-16

Any decision of the judge is notified, at the registry's behest, to the applicant, the parents and, where applicable, the ad hoc administrator.A minor who has reached the age of sixteen is notified of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Arbitration procedure

Article R2524-12

Appeals to the Superior Court of Arbitration shall be made in writing and signed by the parties or a representative. The latter must provide proof of a special written power of attorney if he or she i…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Other narcotic substances and preparations

Article R5132-87

The provisions of this sub-section may be applied, in whole or in part, to substances or preparations, to plants, or to parts of plants containing them which, although not classified as narcotics, are…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Overseas application of the provisions of European Union law on monetary and financial matters

Article L712-7

…use Regulation) and repealing Directive 2003/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directives 2003/124/EC, 2003/125/EC and 2004/72/EC ;4° Regulation No 600/2014 of the Euro…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L322-26-2-1

With effect from 1st July 1991, any clause in the Articles of Association which makes participation in the General Meeting or the election of members of the General Meeting subject to the payment of a…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: State occupation and concession assets

Article L3132-2

…prerogatives and obligations of an owner, under the conditions and within the limits defined by the clauses of the contract designed to guarantee the integrity and use of the public domain.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Organisation and tasks of the network of chambers of commerce and industry.

Article D711-75-2

The arbitration clause or the arbitration agreement shall designate the arbitrator(s) or define the procedures for choosing the arbitrator(s), which must guarantee the impartiality of the arbitrator(s…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-16

Shares are freely transferable between partners. If the articles of association contain a clause limiting transferability, the provisions of Article L. 223-14 are applicable. However, the Articles of…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Rights of phonogram producers

Article L213-2

…tion of phonograms in an objective and fair manner. These conditions may not include discriminatory clauses that are not justified by real compensation.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Legal expenses insurance.

Article L127-2-2

Consultations or procedural acts carried out prior to the declaration of the claim shall not justify forfeiture of cover. Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.However, the insurer will not p…

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