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Chapter II: The European Economic Interest Grouping.

Article L252-8

…tity. A European economic interest grouping may be transformed into an economic interest grouping under French law or a general partnership, without giving rise to dissolution or the creation of a new…

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TITLE I: Clearance sales, unpacking sales, sales on sale and factory outlet sales.

Article L310-4

The name of shop or factory outlet may only be used by producers selling directly to the public the part of their production not sold in the distribution circuit or being returned. These direct sales…

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Section 1: General provisions

Article L237-1

Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, the liquidation of companies shall be governed by the provisions contained in the Articles of Association.

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Section 2: Provisions applicable by court order

Article L237-15

…d of Directors, the Management Board or the Executive Chairmen terminate from the date of the court decision taken pursuant to article L. 237-14 or the dissolution of the company, whichever is later.

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Section 2: Provisions applicable by court order

Article L237-27

I.-The decisions provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 237-25 are made: 1° By a majority of the members in capital, in general partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability par…

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Section 2: Provisions applicable by court order

Article L237-31

Subject to the rights of creditors, the liquidator decides whether to distribute any funds that become available during the liquidation. After unsuccessful formal notice from the liquidator, any inter…

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Chapter VIII: Injunctions to perform

Article L238-7

Any person may ask the president of the court ruling in summary proceedings to enjoin, if necessary under penalty, the board of directors, the management board, the managers, the legal representative…

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Chapter IX: Leasing of shares

Article L239-2

The lease contract is recorded in a notarial or private deed subject to the registration procedure. On pain of nullity, it includes particulars, the list of which is set by decree in the Conseil d'Eta…

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Section 1: Offences relating to shares.

Article L245-4

…limited company or the managers of a limited partnership with shares hold, directly or indirectly under the conditions provided for by Article L. 228-35-8, non-voting preference shares in the company…

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Chapter VI: Offences common to the various forms of joint stock company

Article L246-2

…ctly or through an intermediary, has in fact directed, administered or managed the said companies under the guise or in the place and stead of their legal representatives.

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