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May 21st, 2020

Appointment of receiver and notice of exercise: will the Court of Appeal settle the controversy?

A recent judgment rendered by the Superior Court in the judicial district of Montréal1 is in line with the current trend in rulings regarding the appointment of receivers under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act ("B.I.A.”), namely the requirement that the notice of exercise of a hypothecary right referred to in the Civil Code of Quebec ("C.C.Q.”) […]

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May 21st, 2020

Supreme Court confirms that workplace safety can supersede freedom of religion

In October 2019, we reported that the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed the application of three Sikh truckers who challenged a company policy requiring them to wear a safety helmet over their turban in certain circumstances. This decision is now final since, on April 30, 2020, their application for leave to appeal to the Supreme […]

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May 21st, 2020

Governance: ethical awareness and leadership are essential elements in the post-crisis period

In our recent articles,1 we called on corporate directors to reflect on their role during the current crisis and on the added value they can bring to help prepare their organizations for the post-crisis period. We then discussed the need for companies to identify new risks, including ethical risks, and make decisions while considering the impact […]

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May 21st, 2020

Business acquisition and contract termination: a case of buyer beware

As part of the process of purchasing a business, whether through the acquisition of shares or assets, buyers would be well advised to carry out due diligence on the various legal, accounting and operational aspects of the desired business. After this verification period, buyers will have a better understanding of the risks of the transaction […]

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May 8th, 2020

Will all your employees be needed when businesses reopen? If not, the legal framework for collective dismissals should be considered

In Quebec, as elsewhere, the COVID-19 crisis is profoundly disrupting many workplaces. The measures taken to limit the spread of the virus have shut down many activities and had a significant impact on businesses. Even some businesses that were able to continue operating because they were deemed essential have been forced to lay off workers […]

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May 4th, 2020

Change management post-COVID-19

With the gradual resumption of economic activity in the province as announced by the Government of Quebec, most businesses are facing a range of challenges associated with implementing measures to protect the health and safety of their workers. Some employers may have to put certain business activities on hold or even start new ones in […]