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| February 11, 2010

Whistleblowing Procedures: French Highlights

The article below reviews the decision of the French Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation) Rules for the Whistleblowing Procedures in France (Decision No 2524 of the Social Law Chamber (Chambre sociale) dated December 8th, 2009). The decision addresses for the first time the validity of the internal code of business conduct implemented by Dassault Systèmes.

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