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  1. Véronique Morin discusses the various considerations that arise during a psychological harassment investigation

    Véronique Morin, a lawyer with the Labour and Employment Law Group and a certified mediator,authored an article appearing in the January 24, 2017 issue of Le coin de l’expert, published by the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA). The article entitled Comment préparer la voie à une enquête en matière de harcèlement psychologique highlights the steps that should be taken to ensure that a complaint is thoroughly and properly handled. More particularly it examines who to assign to investigate and what measures should be imposed on the parties concerned and whether or not psychological harassment is proven. Click here to read the article.

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  4. Lavery welcomes two new notaries to its Québec City team

    Lavery is proud to announce that notaries Pier-Luc Girard and Laurence Martineau have joined its team in Québec City. Pier-Luc Girard and Laurence Martineau work with the Business Law Group where they already contribute their talent to the family, real estate and commercial law practices. “This addition consolidates our existing team of notaries, both in Québec City and Lavery’s other offices and will enable the firm to continue effectively supporting its clients”, commented Daniel Bouchard, Managing Partner of the Québec City office. In addition to planning and managing estate files, Lavery notaries provide a broad range of services including the drafting of civil and commercial real estate contracts such as mortgage deeds, offers to purchase, deeds of sale, servitudes, deeds of superficies and commercial leases. 

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  8. Étienne Brassard and Mylène Vallières speak about crowdfunding

    Étienne Brassard, and Mylène Vallières, both members of Lavery’s Business Law Group spoke about crowdfunding to Université de Montreal’s Faculty of law on January 11th. This  initiative was coordinated by Michaëlle Guilbault, a student with the firm. The event offered Faculty students an opportunity to learn more about the different aspects of this emerging method of financing. Please click here to consult the article in Need to Know to learn more about crowdfunding, in particular the new financing opportunities for start-ups.

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  9. Valérie Boucher and Judith Houle-Couture to present at STIQ Matin Conférence

    Partner Valérie Boucher and lawyer Judith Houle-Couture, members of the Business Law Group, will be speaking about SME partnerships at a seminar organized by Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ) this coming February 1. They will be reviewing the legal implications of SME partnerships as well as showcasing key components that partners should consider while negotiating and addressing legal documents. Click here to register or to obtain further information about the seminar. Partner Valérie Boucherand lawyer Judith Houle-Couture, members of the Business Law Group, will be speaking about SME partnerships at a seminar organized by Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ) this coming February 1. They will be reviewing the legal implications of SME partnerships as well as showcasing key components that partners should consider while negotiating and addressing legal documents. Click here to register or to obtain further information about the seminar.

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  11. Lavery appoints Loïc Berdnikoff as Director of Professional Development

    Lavery is proud to announce that Loïc Berdnikoff has been appointed to the position of Director of Professional Development. Me Berdnikoff has been interim director of this key role in the firm since August 2016. “It is with enthusiasm that I decided to devote myself to the duties of Director of Professional Development for the firm. I intend to pursue Lavery’s vision to develop and advance our young lawyers. I will contribute my experience as a lawyer and a partner to support them and offer quality training that corresponds to their expectations and aspirations,” stated Loïc Berdnikoff. “As acting director, Loïc was already successfully handling the position and actively carrying out the various responsibilities associated with the role, so this is a natural progression for both him and the firm. We can count on the expertise and experience of a colleague who knows the workings of the profession and our organization,” commented Jean-Yves Simard, Lavery’s Interim Managing Partner.

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