This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Alexandre Despatie Competed in China
Lavery would like to emphasize Alexandre Despatie’s efforts at the Diving World Cup competition in Changzhou, China. The firm is proud to sponsor Alexandre who, once again, competed eagerly to earn a medal which, unfortunately, he lost by a narrow margin in the final dive. Knowing Alexandre’s competitive nature, he’ll have another go at it soon!
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Louis Charette and Jean Saint-Onge, speakers at the The Alchemy of Advocacy
Louis Charette and Jean Saint-Onge held presentations at the The Alchemy of Advocacy (AGM 2010) at Canadian Defense Lawyers in Toronto on June 3rd and 4th. Mr. Charette reviewed the application of strict liability principles in the context of products liability. Mr. Saint-Onge presented on multijurisdictional class actions.
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Luc Thibaudeau is one of the speakers invited by the Retail Council of Quebec
On July 7, 2010, at the Hôtel Auberge Universel, Me Luc Thibaudeau will give a talk about Act 60, which will modify the Consumer Protection Act and all regulations arising. As soon as it is introduced on June 30, 2010, this new law will have a major impact on retail businesses. In effect, retailers will have to review all practices concerned with finances, operations, and sales and marketing, as rapidly as possible. For more information or to register for this seminar, please contact the Retail Council of Quebec via its Website: www.cqcd.org
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Evelyne Verrier and Jonathan Lacoste-Jobin made a presentation on Insurance Law
On May 27th, Evelyne Verrier and Jonathan Lacoste-Jobin held a presentation for our client, Alpha, Compagnie d’assurances Inc., in Drummondville. During the presentation, they reviewed the jurisprudence in Insurance Law for 2009.
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Jean-François Lepage is a speaker at a conference at the Canadian Bar Association
On May 25th, Jean-François Lepage participated in a presentation at the Canadian Bar Association in Montreal on the Experts in Medical and Hospital Liability Law: Key Players with Many Sides. This conference was on the expert’s role in court, the implications behind the quality of an expert’s work and drafting the report in writing, in light of the recent decisions rendered by the Quebec Superior Court.
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Lavery participated in a project on CONTINUING EDUCATION IN BUSINESSES in collaboration with the Université de Montréal and Groupe Relais Expert-Conseil.
On April 6, 2010, in Montreal, Mr. Claude Bigras (to the left), Chief Executive Officer of Distinction Group and Mr. Paré, President, and Mr. Poulain, Director of Human Resources of Distinction Maintenance Services, were accompanied by Ms. Rachida Azdouz, Assistant Dean, and Louise Blanchette, Director of the Curriculum Development for Continuing Education at the Université de Montreal, Mr. Luc Chabot, President and CEO of Relais Expert-Conseil, and Mrs. Marie-Claude Perreault from Lavery (second row, to the left) as well as a few trainers from the university graduation ceremony. An important client of our firm, DISTINCTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC. (industrial and commercial maintenance company, member of Distinction Group), invested in the training of its first-level managers in order to endow their Company with the undeniable advantages of team management skills, knowledge of labour relations laws and conflict resolution, as well as human relations techniques, methods and skills, required for a more efficient, healthy and lasting project and operations management. DISTINCTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC. was rewarded for its efforts during an official ceremony on April 6th in Montreal when 72 of its employees became the first recipients a new official university certificate awarded by the Faculté de l’éducation permanente de l’Université de Montréal. These students were the first to complete the first of four modules of this new university training called: “Gérer et superviser efficacement” (managing and supervising efficiently). This new program has an integrated approach and is aimed at people who want to become first-level managers or managers who want to upgrade their skills in their field of practice. The Université de Montréal, in partnership with RELAIS EXPERT-CONSEIL, has been working since 2008 on this new management training, which is adapted to the real and complex needs companies have today. This program is composed of the four following modules: Developing better relational skills Fulfilling the role of a first-level manager Managing operations efficiently Supervising a team proactively Partner and Coordinator of the Labour and Employment Group at Lavery, Marie-Claude Perreault collaborated in this pilot project as a trainer for the module on a first-level manager’s responsibility and role. The training comprised information on human resources management, the development of harmonious labour-management relations, the laws on labour standards, the respect of health and safety standards as well as the rules and regulations associated with the protection of personal information. Lavery would like to join the Université de Montréal and Relais Expert-Conseil in congratulating the recipients as well as DISTINCTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC.’s Senior Management for paving the way to developing a healthy and lasting management for the years to come. For more information, please read the press release (pdf) issued by the Université de Montréal or simply access the article “Gérer et superviser efficacement” (Managing and supervising efficiently) on the website. For references: DISTINCTION MAINTENANCE SERVICES DISTINCTION GROUP - GDI RELAY CONSULTANT LAVERY UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL
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The Young Bar Association of Montreal (YBAM) welcomed Jean Bélanger as a Speaker
The Young Bar Association of Montreal welcomed Jean Bélanger as a Speaker at the 65th Annual Congress on May 13th and 14th. Mr. Bélanger presented a conference on Retrospective 2009 in Insurance Law.
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Evelyne Verrier presents a review of the jurisprudence in Insurance Law
From May 12th to May 14th, Evelyne Verrier participated in a conference for our client, AXA. She gave a speech on the jurisprudence in Insurance Law in 2009.
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Raymond Doray - Speaker at the Professional Liability Underwriting Society
Montreal, May 10, 2010 - The Professional Liability Underwriting Society invited Raymond Doray to speak at a conference on “Privacy Liabilities Exposed” last Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Centre Mont-Royal in Montréal. The Speakers : Gave an overview of Canadian and Quebec legislative framework Presented on de-mystifying Privacy Liabilities Spoke about the recent headlines of Privacy Breaches and their ramifications; and Provided information on insurance responses.
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Richard Burgos and Catherine Rioux to offer training for start-up companies to AQT members
On June 2, 2010, as part of a one-day training session organized by the Quebec Technology Association (AQT), Mr. Richard Burgos and Ms. Catherine Rioux, lawyers practicing business law at Lavery, will offer training for AQT members on the subject of good negotiating practices for start-up companies. AQT is a non-profit organization that represents ICT companies and regroups their management in order to support them in the attainment of their growth objectives and facilitate access to best business practices. Lavery supports AQT and is actively involved with the organization, particularly by means of the seat it holds on the AQT Start-up Committee. Lavery also publishes its own newsletter, Lavery Technology, which is of particular interest to AQT members and other ICT firms.
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Lavery Congratulates Alexandre Despatie for his Success at the Canada Cup
Sponsor of the Quebec native champion, Lavery would like to congratulate Alexandre Despatie’s victory at the Canada Cup diving competition held on May 1st and 2nd in Montreal at the Olympic Stadium. Alexandre claimed the gold medal with his partner Ruben Ross for the 3-metre synchro event on Saturday as well as the gold medal for the three-metre springboard on Sunday.This was Alexandre’s first win in Montreal since 2007, as well as his first win with his partner, Ruben Ross. Lavery is proud to support Alexandre’s efforts and congratulates him for his success!
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Lavery welcomes a new business law partner
Montreal, April 28, 2010 – Lavery is pleased to announce that Mr. Benjamin David Gross has been admitted to the firm’s partnership. Mr. Gross practices as a member of the Business Law group, with particular emphasis on banking and security on property, real estate law, consumer protection law and mining law at our offices in Montreal.Mr. Gross’ professional activities have included providing counsel to (i) asset based lenders, factoring companies and lessors in respect of drafting and negotiating documents for vendor programs as well as financing of heavy equipment and aircraft; (ii) financial institutions, lending syndicates, and borrowers, in respect of traditional and non-traditional commercial financing arrangements for companies operating in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, mining, film, medical care and sanitation, real estate investment and management and professional sport; and (iii) financial institutions, financing companies and major retail stores and franchises in respect of consumer financing, credit card programs and advertising.Mr. Gross has also contributed one chapter to the book Manuel de droit de la concurrence, entitled “Recours collectifs en vertu de la Loi sur la concurrence,” (laws, analysis and comments) by Lavery.Admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2001 after completing a law degree (B.C.L. and LL.B) at McGill University and a year at the Faculty of Commerce of the same university, Mr. Gross joined Lavery in 2001.