Debt collection and COVID-19
Debt collection and COVID-19. Some people are in a really bad situation these days, when financial aid from the government has not reached those in need yet, while the bills…
Donate and Lose your Right to Vote
A corporate lawyer should be interested in the recent decision Procureure générale du Québec c. Maheux, where the Court of Appeal was looking into the question of constitutioinality of the…
“Some” Knowledge of a Risk is Not Enough
A manufacturer is required to inform a customer "adequately", according to the Court of Appeal of Quebec in Imperial Tobacco Canada et al. c Conseil Québécois sur le tabac et…
“Human Dignity” of a Corporation
Yet another step is made in the long-lasting story where legal persons (corporations, companies, organisations, etc) obtain those rights meant originally to protect actual human beings. In 9147-0732 Québec inc.…
Seizure before judgment
On the 26th of February 2019 the Superior Court Judge Jean-Guy Dubois has given a very interesting decision which might affect the future of similar cases. We’re proud to say…
No Press Protection for Web Media
No press protection for web media An article published on a web news site is not protected by the Press Act in Quebec. This is what the Court of Appeal…
Expo Entrepreneurs 2019
January 23rd and 24th, our team of business lawyers participated in Expo-Entrepreneurs 2019, a famous event for entrepreneurs and businessmen. There were more than 6000 participants, representing enterprises and companies…