This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Jean-Philippe Turgeon, speaker at the International Franchise Expo
On June 19, 2015, Jean-Philippe Turgeon, partner at Lavery and head of the Franchise and distribution group, will be a speaker at the International Franchise Expo which will take place in New York. His conference, entitled “The ABC’s of a successful franchise expansion in Quebec”, will present an analysis of the franchise industry in Quebec, discussing the best practices for the successful expansion of a franchise system in the province, the legislative particularities and its impacts, the contractual context for conceivable development, as well as the implications of Quebec culture on the concept’s adaptation and trademark name.
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Daniel Bouchard, co-speaker at the COMAQ Seminar
On May 28, 2015, Daniel Bouchard, Managing Partner of Lavery’s Quebec City Office and lawyer specialized in the fields of municipal, environmental and administrative law, gave a conference in collaboration with Mr. Dennis Pakenham of Morency Avocats, to about a 100 court clerks during the Corporation des officiers municipaux agréés du Québec (COMAQ) Seminar at Rivière-du-Loup. This conference, entitled “Savoir se réinventer en tenant compte de la loi et de la jurisprudence” (Knowing how to reinvent oneself, taking into account legislation and case law) discussed the recent cases of the past 12 months, summing up the most important ones relating to current topics such as municipal elections, obligation of neutrality and zoning. Daniel Bouchard
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Daniel Bouchard gives a conference to the CPEQ
On May 5, 2015, Daniel Bouchard, Managing Partner of Lavery’s Quebec City office and lawyer specialized in the fields of municipal, environmental and administrative law, gave a conference to about 10 business representatives at the Quebec Business Council on the Environment (CPEQ). Entitled “La législation relative aux terrains contaminés” (Legislation related to contaminated fields), this conference answered frequently asked questions, namely if contaminating an already polluted land is considered pollution, the extent of the obligation to decontaminate, and a buyer’s recourses if he acquires a contaminated land, all within the frame of the current legislation.
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Two Lavery lawyers named members of the Board of Directors of the Young Bar Association of Montreal
Lavery congratulates Léa Maalouf and Myriam Brixi, lawyers in Lavery’s Litigation Group, for their election as members of the Young Bar Association of Montreal’s Board of Directors 2015-2016, during the annual general meeting which took place on May 29, 2015 at the Palais des congrès. This is Ms. Maalouf’s third term as administrator. For the second year in a row, the election was held electronically, and 782 members exercised their right to vote, making this board of directors the most representative to date. Lavery also wishes to highlight the excellent work of Ms. Zeïneb Mellouli, Labour and Employment Law associate at Lavery and administrator during the 2014-2015 term, for her involvement and accomplishments within the Young Bar Association this past year. Ms. Mellouli decided not to run this year to devote time to her other activities. Léa Maalouf, Myriam Brixi and Zeïneb Mellouli -->
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Two Lavery lawyers recognized by LEXPERT in corporate law
On May 29, 2015, the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazinepublished the 2015 Lexpert/ROB Corporate Special Edition on Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers, in which Michel Blouin and René Branchaud, partners at Lavery, are recognized as leading lawyers in Canada in the area of business law. This special edition recognizes lawyers who have contributed very effectively in the field of corporate law, and also features articles on the legal aspects of Canadian business issues. To view this publication, please click here.
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Mr. Pierre Marc Johnson reacts to the passing of Mr. Jacques Parizeau
Currently travelling in Europe, Mr. Pierre Marc Johnson, former Premier of Quebec, learned of former Premier of Quebec and leader of the Parti Québécois, Mr. Jacques Parizeau’s passing. He wishes to publish the following release: « Upon learning of the death of Mr. Jacques Parizeau, former Premier of Quebec, my heart first goes out to his children, his family and his wife. I offer them my deepest condolences. Mr. Parizeau marked the province of Quebec in a significant way, through both his beliefs and his work. Governmental advisor and brilliant bureaucrat, he was — with a few others of his generation — one of the architects in projects aiming to turn Quebec into an interventionist and efficient state. In elective office and asMinister of Finance, as well as President of the Treasury Board, he often adapted his vision of the state to ever-changing circumstances relating to budget constraints and the free market. His uncompromised beliefs as a separatist made him the leader of those in the Parti Québécois who shared a more radical vision of Québec’s future. Adamant but always courteous, peremptory but open to debate, he managed to devote most of his life as a public figure to his beliefs, which he did to the very end. Once again, my deepest sympathies to his family and all those he loved dearly. »
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Nicolas Gagnon, Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
Lavery is proud to announce that Nicolas Gagnon, a partner in Lavery’s Construction and Surety Law team, became a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL), an organization comprised of close to 80 lawyers from across Canada, during the 18th Annual Meeting and Conference held in Washington, D.C., from May 28 to May 31, 2015. The CCCL is an independent, non-profit organization, who aims to facilitate and encourage the association of outstanding lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice or teaching of construction law and who are dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of construction law. Fellowship in the College is by invitation only, initiated by nomination of other Fellows.
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Jean Boulet of Lavery receives the Solange-Dupuis-Lamothe Award
Lavery is proud to announce that Mr. Jean Boulet, a Labour and Employment partner and manager of the Lavery Trois-Rivières office, received the Solange-Dupuis-Lamothe Award during Centraide Mauricie’s Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2015. Mr. Boulet is very active in the community. He is often called upon to manage business or philanthropic initiatives. Following his arrival at Centraide in 2009, he became chairman of the 2010 campaign and is presently president of the board of directors of Centraide Mauricie Mr. Boulet is involved in a variety of projects such as lac à l’épaule, social delegates committee, Assemblée des Centraide du Québec representative, press conferences, campaign launches and more. He also animated the first philanthropic diner organized by Centraide Mauricie, which Mr. Andrew Molson attended. The Solange Dupuis-Lamothe Award is given annually to an individual who made a difference through his volunteer work with Centraide, on various levels.
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Two Lavery partners sign Maccabi Haifa on behalf of IBMG L.P.
Benjamin David Gross and Sébastien Vézina, partners at Lavery, counseled IBMG L.P. (International Basketball Marketing Group) for the signature of a promotions and services agreement with Maccabi Haifa (2014 finalist in the Israel Basketball Super League). Maccabi Haifa will play two much anticipated basketball games on American soil, one against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fedex Forum in Memphis on Thursday October 8th, 2015 , and one against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday October 11th, 2015.
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Lavery’s Pierre Marc Johnson, panelist at an international conference
On May 28th 2015 at Université Laval, Mr. Pierre Marc Johnson, of Counsel at Lavery and Québec’s Chief Negotiator for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union, spoke on a distinguished panel whose members were invited to examine the relationship between the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expressions and international trade agreements. The International Conference, which was organized by the Faculty of Law of Université Laval, the Fernand-Dumont Chair on Culture at INRS and the Coalition for Cultural Diversity, was attended by over a hundred participants from around the world. The importance of this anniversary and of the role played by MLAs, researchers and artists from Quebec in the inception and implementation of this agreement was highlighted at an evening reception held at the Legislative Assembly.
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The Lavery GO inc. Program exclusive legal partner of the M2Day Conference on social entrepreneurship
It’s during C2 Montreal on May 28, 2015, that the Lavery GO inc. Program team took part in the M2DAY Conference which gathered close to 300 participants. Mr. Étienne Brassard, Mr. Raphaël Bacal and Ms. Brittany Carson were part of Lavery’s official delegation for this event. This was a great opportunity to meet young entrepreneurs with a shared desire to develop a more social economy within a more engaged population. The Lavery GO inc. Program team is proud to be the exclusive legal partner of the M2DAY Conference and happy to encourage a new generation of entrepreneurs.
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Simon Gagné takes part in an expert roundtable at AEPC’s Annual General Meeting
On May 28, 2015, Simon Gagné, a partner practicing health law and labour law at Lavery, took part in an expert roundtable before almost 50 participants during the Annual General Meeting of the Association des établissements privés conventionnés (AEPC). Entitled « Le rôle de la direction générale en marge d’une plainte logée auprès du Commissaire local aux plaintes et à la qualité des services » (The general management’s role when a complaint is filed to the Local Service Quality and Complaints Commissioner), this conference discussed the general management’s role upstream and downstream of a complaint, the various immunities and protections found in the Act respecting Health Services and Social Services, as well as access to a user’s complaint record.