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April 27th, 2022

Benchmark Litigation Canada 2022

Langlois Lawyers proudly shares that 25 of our partners ranked in the 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada with the firm distinguishing itself once again as a Highly Recommended Firm.
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April 25th, 2022

Obligations of directors of professional bodies in the age of social media

Did you know that members of the board of directors (“BOD”) of a professional body (also referred to as a “professional order” in Quebec) are required to demonstrate objectivity, moderation, courtesy and solidarity?1 How do these duties play out in the social media age? The world of media and communications has changed dramatically in recent […]
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April 20th, 2022

Does the academic freedom bill add value?

In 2020, controversy arose over two uses of the “N-word” in an academic context: a lecturer at Concordia University quoted the title of a book by Vallières that included the word, and a University of Ottawa professor cited the word as an example of subversive reappropriation. After the University of Ottawa professor was suspended and […]
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April 13th, 2022

Exclusion of international publicity contests from the jurisdiction of the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux

Companies holding international publicity contests (which includes promotional contests and sweepstakes) have made a habit of limiting the eligibility of Quebec residents. This approach was attributable to the administrative formalities and fees imposed by the Quebec government. To promote the inclusion of Quebec residents in international publicity contests,1 the Quebec government passed an amendment to the […]