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Publications

January 27th, 2020

The Superior Court takes stock of restrictive covenants included in contracts of partnership

The Superior Court recently rendered a very relevant decision in Mazars Harel Drouin S.E.N.C.R.L. v. Plourde1 with respect to the interpretation and validity of a non-solicitation clause and of a penal clause included in a contract of partnership, and with respect to abuse of legal process. This decision namely clarifies the angle of analysis for restrictive […]

Publications

January 24th, 2020

Criminal negligence of an employer: imposition of a severe and onerous penalty

A company was recently severely punished after being found guilty of criminal negligence causing the death of one of its workers. This is the second judgement rendered in Quebec against a company in connection with criminal negligence causing death. Summary of facts In September 2012, a worker at CFG Construction died in an accident involving […]

Publications

January 21st, 2020

2020: the year of modifications to the Canadian and Quebec laws on protection of personal information

Last December, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, sent a mandate letter to each of the ministers of his recently formed government. Among the priorities stated in the letters sent to the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Prime Minister […]

Publications

January 21st, 2020

In the event of a loss, can the syndicate of co-owners (condominium association) sue the co-owner at fault?

This article is a modified version of a comment originally published by Éditions Yvon Blais in December 2019 (EYB2019REP2875). A formal notice is a debtor's last chance to make reparation for his or her fault. A creditor's failure to deliver formal notice to a debtor may have serious consequences, including the dismissal of a claim. […]

Workshops and conferences

December 18th, 2019

Series of Workshops on Labour and Employment Law 2019-2020 | What Are the Latest Developments With Regards to the Employer’s Obligations When It Comes to Harassment?

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Workshops and conferences

December 9th, 2019

Workshop I – Cannabis Week | The Canadian Cannabis Market: Significant Regulation and Complex Projects

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