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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Governance system

Article L354-1

…of governance which ensures the sound and prudent management of their business and which is subject to regular internal review. The system of governance shall be based on a clear segregation of respon…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article L651-1

This Code is not applicable in the French Southern and Antarctic Territories.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Title II: CHOICE OF PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

Article L2320-1

Depending on their value, subject or the circumstances in which they are concluded, defence or security contracts are awarded: 1° Either without prior advertising or competitive tendering, in accordan…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-14

…chairman of the management and administrative bodies or the chairman of the meeting of these bodies to record the deliberations of these bodies in minutes shall be sanctioned by the nullity of the del…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-11

…a merger or demerger null and void has become final, that decision shall be publicised in a manner to be determined by decree of the Conseil d'Etat. It shall have no effect on the obligations arising…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-12

Neither the company nor the members may rely on a nullity against third parties acting in good faith. However, nullity resulting from incapacity or a defect in consent may be relied on even against th…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-1

…only result from an express provision of this Book or of the laws governing the nullity of contracts. In the case of sociétés à responsabilité limitée and sociétés par actions, the nullity of the com…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-13

…ion for liability based on the annulment of the company or of the acts and deliberations subsequent to its incorporation shall be barred after three years from the date on which the annulment decision…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L235-10

Where the company is declared null and void, it shall be wound up in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Association and Chapter VII of this Title.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L5215-1

In the event of failure to comply with the provisions of article L. 5213-5 relating to retraining for work and vocational rehabilitation of sick and injured persons, the provisions of articles L. 4741…

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