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April 2nd, 2020

The Quebec Court of Appeal recognizes the right to publish a Mareva injunction

On March 20, 2019 the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled on the possibility of publishing a Mareva injunction order in the land register1. This decision is of particular interest as it is the first time Quebec courts have recognized the possibility of publishing a Mareva injunction. In a commercial fraud case in which Anton Piller, […]

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April 2nd, 2020

The role of the board of directors in the context of COVID-19: how should corporate directors act?

Since the start of the unprecedented public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-191, directors may have felt tempted to intervene in the day-to-day management of the company or to step into a management role, especially if they are also shareholders. However, it is up to the crisis management committee—often made up of executive officers—to […]

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March 27th, 2020

“Quebec on hold for several weeks”: five considerations for long-term crisis management

Many businesses in Quebec are currently feeling a series of shocks as a result of the emergency measures implemented by governments to counter the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Some are closed by government order or have had to lay off staff, while others are unable to meet their contractual commitments. In this context, how […]

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March 26th, 2020

Relief for employers as payment of dues to CNESST is deferred

In a press release, which has remained altogether quiet, the Quebec labour standards, equity and occupational health and safety agency (CNESST) has announced it will offer employers relief measures, to help them face the COVID-19 crisis. Some of these involve a rather significant measure to help businesses with cash flow. In effect, employers now have until […]

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March 26th, 2020

COVID-19: Order in Council 223-2020 on essential services and the legal risks of noncompliance

A. Context On March 24 2020, the Government of Quebec adopted Order in Council number 223-2020, as one of several measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. The order in counsel requires the suspension of all workplace activities that cannot be directly or indirectly associated with the provision of essential services, for an indefinite period […]

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March 23rd, 2020

Limiting the economic impact of COVID-19 on your business: planning for recovery

In response to the economic shock caused by the numerous public health measures to control the spread of COVID-19, the provincial government announced, on March 19, 2020, the creation of a $2.5 billion program to assist Quebec businesses. In a matter of days, thousands of Quebec workers were confined to their homes, creating unprecedented logistical […]