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Showing 51215130 of 65336 articles for Art. L 143-12 à L 143-15

French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: European patents

Article R614-12

The provisions of Article R. 614-11 are applicable to the production of the revised translation of the claims provided for in the second paragraph of Article

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Distribution of funds outside of enforcement proceedings.

Article 1281-9

Failing a draft apportionment within the prescribed time limits, the procedure shall be as set out in the second and third paragraphs of Article 1281-8.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: Proceedings before the guardianship judge.

Article 1289-2

General powers of attorney granted by the guardianship judge pursuant to Article 219 of the Civil Code may be terminated in the same manner.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Disposal of anatomical parts.

Article R1335-12

Anatomical parts of animal origin intended for abandonment are sent to rendering plants in accordance with the provisions of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Dissolution and liquidation of the company

Article R822-122

The liquidator sells the shares held by the "société de participations financières de profession libérale de commissaires aux comptes" in the "société(s) d'exercice libéral".

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Election and voting

Article R6352-12

If, after the ballot, it is established that the representation of trainees and apprentices cannot be guaranteed, the Director shall draw up a statement of default.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 4: Disputes

Article R211-12

…orcement judge gives effect to the seizure for the uncontested portion of the debt. His decision shall be enforceable immediately. The provisions of the second paragraph of article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Work using site vehicles, equipment and machinery.

Article R4534-12

If a vehicle, piece of equipment or mobile worksite machinery is stationary on sloping ground without its driver, it must be immobilised by any appropriate means.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Conditions for granting compensation.

Article D5424-12

The daily bad weather allowance is payable for each hour lost from the second onwards during the same week or during a continuous period of stoppage.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: House arrest with electronic surveillance

Article 142-12

Investigating and sentencing courts may, as an alternative measure to pre-trial detention, impose house arrest with electronic surveillance in the cases provided for by articles 135-2, 145, 148, 201,…

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