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Publications

June 10th, 2025

Commentary on Vaes c. Service d’administration PCR ltée — Reminder to employers: be careful about the circumstances and manner in which employment is terminated

The author comments on this decision in which the Superior Court, in the context of an action for dismissal without cause, examines the legitimacy of the reasons for dismissal given by the employer and the circumstances surrounding this dismissal.

Publications

June 3rd, 2025

Constitutional law and the division of powers: the SCC clarifies the analytical framework applicable to the doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity

The Supreme Court of Canada made a landmark ruling that will have a significant impact on constitutional law, clarifying the analytical framework applicable to the constitutional doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity.

Publications

May 21st, 2025

Québec introduces new changes to labour laws

Bill 101 aims to amend certain provincial labour laws in response to concerns raised by both business and labour. This article outlines the key amendments being considered by the government.

Publications

May 20th, 2025

The scope of a waiver of legal warranty and its impact on the real estate chain of title

In recent years, the real estate market has seen an increase in sales without a legal warranty. They sometimes include a clause stipulating that the sale is “at the buyer’s risk.”

Publications

May 9th, 2025

When myths and stereotypes mean inadmissibility: Lawmakers take action!

The legislature recently introduced a new section into the Civil Code of Québec that creates a presumption of irrelevance regarding facts that support inappropriate inferences based on myths and stereotypes about sexual and domestic violence. The recent decision in A.C. v. Rozon provides, for the first time, a detailed assessment of the interpretation and scope of this presumption.

Publications

April 28th, 2025

Customs and construction: Who bears the risk?

Changes in customs duties may result in an increase or decrease in the timing and cost parameters of construction contracts. According to standard construction industry practice, who bears the risk?