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Workshops and conferences

March 12th, 2020

Insurance Law Course: Admission of extrinsic evidence where there is an insurer's duty to defend

The liability insurer's duty to defend is based on the true nature of the allegations against the insured and the exhibits supporting these allegations. Documents explicitly referred to in the pleadings are also taken into consideration. As an exception and under certain conditions, the insurer or the insured may be allowed to present additional evidence. […]

Workshops and conferences

March 12th, 2020

Jessica Syms and Fady Toban clarify the impact of the Vavilov decision on municipal tax practice at the first CPTA legal symposium

On March 12, the Quebec Chapter of the Canadian Property Tax Association is organizing its first major legal symposium to discuss significant developments in Canadian legislation. Jessica Syms and Fady Toban clarify the impact of the Vavilov decision on municipal tax practice at the first CPTA legal symposium. The Canadian Property Tax Association brings together […]

Publications

March 11th, 2020

2020-2021 Quebec government budget: measures to stimulate investment and digital innovation among SMEs and to improve corporate transparency

On March 10, 2020, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled his second budget, which includes a number of measures to encourage investment in technology and support digital transformation. An amendment to the enterprise register to promote greater corporate transparency was also announced. Measures to stimulate investment and digital innovation by SMEs In economic matters, the […]

Publications

March 10th, 2020

2020-2021 Quebec government budget: measures to promote corporate governance practices in favour of the green economy

On March 10, 2020, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled his second budget marked by measures to promote the green economy. He introduced significant measures to electrify transportation, reduce GHGs and adapt to climate change. Recognizing that environmental issues and economic development are among the leading concerns of its citizens, the government is addressing a […]

Publications

March 3rd, 2020

The Meubles Léon decision – Advertising credit: merchants, beware!

On January 20, 2020, the Court of Appeal of Quebec, in the matter of Meubles Léon ltée v. Option consommateurs1, rendered an important decision in consumer protection law, particularly with respect to credit-related advertising and the strict limitations in relation thereto. Any business advertising credit or financing options for the sale of its products and […]

Publications

February 28th, 2020

The Disciplinary Council's duty to assist an unrepresented party

The lack of legal representation for a defendant or witness in a disciplinary dispute can sometimes raise questions for the opposing party or for the Disciplinary Council (“Council”) as to the duty to assist the unrepresented party. In Attara v. Dentistes (Ordre professionnel des)1, the Professions Tribunal shed light on this increasingly common problem. Facts […]