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Publications

January 14th, 2025

The Trademarks Opposition Board wants to clear deadwood from the register

On December 12, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) published a practice notice that conveyed its intention to break from its hitherto passive role. As part of a pilot project, the TMOB will proactively send notices of summary expungement proceedings against randomly selected registrations.

Workshops and conferences

January 8th, 2025

Financing and securities

Presented by Open Forum Ouvert

Publications

December 11th, 2024

Prohibited practices under the Charter of the French language: The Administrative Labour Tribunal sets the record straight in Kim c. Ultium Cam

Since June 1, 2023, following a reform of the Charter of the French language, Québec employers have had to adjust their recruitment practices to meet the new language requirements. This includes rules around job postings demanding that candidates speak a language other than French.

Publications

November 26th, 2024

Can the wrongful exercise of parental authority give rise to civil liability? Yes, but…

Québec lawmakers have yet to disallow civil liability actions concerning the exercise of parental authority. The recent case of Droit de la famille – 24915 provides a detailed analysis of the nature and limitations of this type of claim, and explores the concept of “parental alienation.”

Publications

November 26th, 2024

Does your contract let you charge late payment interest?

In accordance with Civil Code of Québec provisions, if the person you are contracting with has failed to pay you, you may charge interest under certain conditions.

Workshops and conferences

November 18th, 2024

How crypto assets are transforming the financial markets

Presented by Université Laval