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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-3

…n a period that may not exceed five years from the date of registration of the company in the Trade and Companies Register. Contributed shares are paid up in full as soon as they are issued. Shares ma…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Notification

Article L261-2

…hree months from notification, if the Minister responsible for culture considers that the documents and information presented do not enable him to ensure that the beneficiary of the transaction is in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Information for the administrative authority and local authorities

Article L1233-57-12

…administrative authority without delay of any plan to close an establishment referred to in Article L. 1233-57-9. All the information mentioned in article L. 1233-57-10 shall be sent simultaneously to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Information for the administrative authority and local authorities

Article L1233-57-13

The employer informs the mayor of the municipality of the proposed closure of the establishment. As soon as it has been notified of the plan, the administrative authority will inform the elected repre…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Subscription, purchase or pledging by companies of their own shares

Article L22-10-62

…on a regulated market or a multilateral trading facility subject to the provisions of II of Article L. 433-3 of the Monetary and Financial Code under the conditions set out in the general regulations…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3121-5

If commuting time between home and the usual place of work is increased because of a disability, this may be compensated by time off.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3121-3

The time required for dressing and undressing, when the wearing of working clothes is required by law, collective bargaining agreements, internal regulations or the employment contract and when dressi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3121-4

Time spent travelling to and from the place of performance of the employment contract does not constitute actual working time. However, if it exceeds the normal commuting time between home and the usu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3121-2

The time required for meals and breaks are considered as actual working time when the criteria defined in article L. 3121-1 are met.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Takeover bids and public exchange offers

Article L433-2

During a takeover bid, the measures whose implementation is likely to cause the bid to fail and the restrictions on the transfer of shares and voting rights are governed by Articles L. 233-32 to L. 23…

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