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January 15th, 2019

The Additional Hypothec – Purpose and Scope

For several years now, in both commercial and personal financings, financial institutions and private lenders have added a clause to their loan agreements providing for an additional hypothec over and above the principal hypothec provided for in the agreement. This is now a well-established practice in Quebec.  It should first of all be noted that, […]
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January 11th, 2019

Cannabis and Trademarks: CIPO Updates its Goods and Services Manual

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office's Goods and Services Manual has recently been updated with the addition of several terms related to marijuana and cannabis in many categories. This manual provides a representative list of descriptions for products and services that are considered acceptable (or not) in a trademark application. This allows applicants to designate the […]
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December 27th, 2018

Contrats municipaux – Manuel sur les meilleures stratégies, 2e édition

Sébastien Laprise and Jean-Benoît Pouliot publish a book on municipal contracts Sébastien Laprise, partner, and Jean-Benoît Pouliot, associate, both recognized experts at Langlois Lawyers on the law governing public contracts, participated in drafting the second edition of the book entitled “Contrats municipaux – Manuel sur les meilleures stratégies” (Municipal Contracts – Manual of Best Strategies). […]
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December 17th, 2018

Cannabis: Imminent Arrival of the 90-Day Deadline for Modifying a Residential Lease

The legislation on recreational cannabis, which has been in force since October 17, 2018, has left no one indifferent, especially owners of apartment buildings. The Cannabis Regulation Act (the “Act”) deals with such aspects as possession, cultivation, use, sale and promotion of cannabis. The Act prohibits smoking cannabis in several locations, particularly in the common […]