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Showing 731740 of 62763 articles for Art. Arrêté DEVL1507007A of 23-3-2015

French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 4: Exceptions for text and data mining

Article R122-23

I.-Digital copies or reproductions of works with a view to text and data searches for the sole purpose of scientific research may be made: -by staff of the institutions mentioned in II of Article L. 1…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VI: Safeguard plan.

Article L626-23

In the event of a partial transfer of assets, the price is paid to the debtor subject to the application of Article L. 626-22.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Remuneration.

Article R6152-23

…ve, after service has been rendered, as evidenced by the monthly duty roster, validated by the head of department or, failing that, by the head of another internal structure:1° Monthly emoluments vary…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Fitting out workplaces and workstations

Article R4214-23

When the expected number of employees is at least two hundred in industrial establishments or five hundred in other establishments, a first aid room, easily accessible with stretchers and capable of c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Provisions specific to the departments of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.

Article L1226-23

…insignificant period is entitled to continue to receive his salary. However, during the suspension of the contract, the indemnities paid by a compulsory social insurance scheme are deducted from the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Demergers

Article L236-23

The draft demerger shall be submitted to the meetings of bondholders of the company being demerged, in accordance with the provisions of 3° of I of Article L. 228-65, unless the said bondholders are o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Special arrangements for staff of companies providing catering or sleeping accommodation on trains.

Article R221-23

This section applies to the staff of companies providing catering on trains and companies operating sleeping accommodation on trains.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Commencement of proceedings.

Article R621-23

Before appointing a technician pursuant to Article L. 621-9, the official receiver shall hear the debtor's observations. However, where it appears justified not to call an opposing party, the official…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Conditions for registration on the list of court-appointed administrators.

Article R811-23

…on, which includes theoretical and practical tests and an internship dissertation, are set by order of the Minister of Justice. Some of the tests may be common to both options. Each candidate may choo…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions relating to the creation process

Article D331-23

…lows: 1° Creative director or director: 3 points; 2° Person responsible for designing the mechanics of the video game: 3 points; 3° Scriptwriter: 2 points; 4° Art director: 2 points; 5° Music composer…

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