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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-6

All partners must be involved in the company's incorporation deed, either in person or through a proxy showing special authority.

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Section 3: Renewal.

Article L145-8

…of the business that is being operated on the premises. The business converted, where applicable, under the conditions provided for in section 8 of this chapter, must, unless there are legitimate grou…

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Section 3: Renewal.

Article L145-12

…ss the parties agree to a longer term. The provisions of the second and third paragraphs of Article L. 145-4 are applicable during the renewed lease. The new lease takes effect from the expiry of the…

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Section 8: Despecialisation.

Article L145-50

…oss that the lessor would establish to exist. The latter may also, in return for the advantage provided, request at the time of the transformation, the modification of the lease price without there be…

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Section 8: Despecialisation.

Article L145-52

The court may authorise the total or partial conversion despite the lessor's refusal, if such refusal is not justified by a serious and legitimate reason. If the dispute relates solely to the price of…

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Section 2: Legitimate possession and lawful obtaining of a business secret

Article L151-3

The following are methods of lawfully obtaining a trade secret: 1° An independent discovery or creation; 2° The observation, study, dismantling or testing of a product or object that has been made ava…

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Section 2: Compensation for breach of business confidentiality

Article L152-6

To determine the damages due as compensation for the loss actually suffered, the court shall take into separate consideration: 1° The negative economic consequences of the infringement of business sec…

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TITLE I: Preliminary provisions.

Article L210-10

…articles of association specify a raison d'être, within the meaning of article 1835 of the Civil Code; 2° Its Articles of Association specify one or more social and environmental objectives that the…

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Chapter II: Sociétés en commandite simple.

Article L222-9

…change the nationality of the company. Any other amendments to the Articles of Association may be decided with the consent of all the general partners and a majority in number and capital of the lim…

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Section 4: Refusal to renew.

Article L145-28

…es before receiving it. Until such compensation is paid, he is entitled to remain in the premises under the terms and conditions of the expired lease. However, the occupancy indemnity shall be determi…

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