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February 7th, 2024

Stock option plans in Québec: key considerations

Established companies as well as start-ups use long-term incentive plans (“LTIPs”) to attract talent, retain key employees, directors and executives (collectively, the “Beneficiaries”), and align their interests with those of shareholders. LTIPs are particularly relevant amid high competition and labour shortages. One of the most common types is the stock option plan (“SOP”), which sets […]
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February 1st, 2024

Looking back on 2023 | The transactions that marked the year

The economic climate of 2023 was characterized by rising interest rates and persistent inflation, leading to market uncertainty worldwide. Despite this situation, the Langlois business law team remained active throughout the year, with an impressive volume of transactions totalling over CA$3.2 billion, including the conclusion of major commercial agreements.
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February 1st, 2024

Legal framework for artificial intelligence: What is the approach of the European Union, the United States and China?

Introduction Several major Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal and Edmonton, are considered prime hubs for investors and companies looking to develop, design and deploy artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems.1 Home to national AI institutes such as the Québec AI Institute in Montreal,2 post-secondary institutions with cutting-edge research centres and collaborative networks featuring some of the world’s […]