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Publications

April 20th, 2020

New rules in effect: the Regulation respecting the procedure of the Administrative Tribunal of Québec

Key contact: Sean Griffin On February 11, 2020, the new Regulation respecting the procedure of the Administrative Tribunal of Québec came into force. The main changes are as follows: I. Rules on proportionality The new Regulation establishes rules on proportionality. Section 2 stipulates that at any stage in the proceedings, the pleadings and the presentation […]

Publications

April 20th, 2020

COVID-19: sound OHS practices key to continued operations

In these uncertain times, only employers providing so-called “essential services” are allowed to operate. Identifying and implementing safe work practices to protect employees’ health and safety are now key to keeping these operations running. This requirement is highlighted by the fact that, since the outset of the pandemic, the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de […]

Workshops and conferences

April 17th, 2020

Jean-François Gagnon to present a webinar on the assessment of contractual risk in the context of COVID-19

On April 22, Jean-François Gagnon, chief executive officer at Langlois Lawyers will present a free webinar held jointly with the Association des architects en pratique privée du Québec (the AAPPQ is the association of Quebec architects in private practice) and the Fonds des architectes (the professional liability insurance fund of the Ordre des architectes du Québec). […]

Workshops and conferences

April 14th, 2020

Jean-Simon Deschênes, Jessica Syms and Vincent Tremblay take part in a legal webinar about commercial contracts

On April 8th, lawyers and partners Jean-Simon Deschênes (also head of the corporate law group), Jessica Syms (mediator) and Vincent Tremblay offered their expertise during a legal webinar, which looked into commercial contracts – namely commercial leases – organized by the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ, Quebec Employers’ Council). The webinar was presided by […]

Publications

April 14th, 2020

Proactivity and creativity in mergers and acquisitions during COVID-19: 5 key issues

Written in collaboration with Rios-Karim Mercier, partner at Cafa Corporate Finance Mergers and acquisitions were particularly active in Canada until the government response to COVID-19 disrupted transactional practices and led to a slowdown. Parties involved in M&A transactions must keep a watchful eye on the situation and be proactive about managing the accompanying risks at […]

Publications

April 14th, 2020

Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on commercial leases: important clauses for parties to consider

As the world undergoes this unprecedented crisis, the ability of many companies to meet their contractual obligations is being compromised. The crisis is having a significant impact on the global economy and the real estate sector won’t be spared. Moreover, the impact of the crisis on tenants and landlords is likely to linger and worsen […]