This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Jean-Yves Simard explains oppression remedies on ICI Radio-Canada
On October 25, 2016, Jean-Yves Simard, presented oppression remedies during a report presented on ICI Radio-Canada regarding proceedings initiated by Ernst & Young, the court-appointed Monitor in the restructuring of Essar Steel Algoma. E&Y is suing Essar Global Fund Limited claiming that the latter had compromised the ability of its subsidiary, Essar Steel Algoma, to meet its financial obligations to numerous suppliers as well as its pension funds. To listen to the interview:http://ici.radio-canada.ca/util/postier/suggerer-go.asp?nID=1699914
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Almost 100 participants at the 2016 edition of Lavery’s Symposium in Labour and Employment Law in Sherbrooke
Lavery’s Sherbrooke office held the 2016 edition of its Conference in Labour and Employment Law and it was a great success. About 100 people made their way to the Delta Sherbrooke Hotel on September 27, 2016 where the event was held. On this occasion, attendees assisted to several presentations from Geneviève Chamberland, Danielle Gauthier and Dave Bouchard. on the subjects of Experts testimony, Recent case law in labour and employment law and psychological harassment.
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The 2016 edition of Lavery’s Symposium in Labour and Employment Law in Quebec City was a great success
Lavery’s Québec office held the 2016 edition of its Symposium in Labour and Employment Law on September 28, 2016, at hotel Quartier, and it was a great success. On this occasion, attendees got to participate in various workshops presented by Marie-Hélène Riverin, Brittany Carson and Charlotte Fortin. Speakers addressed many different subjects, such as best practices in recruiting, employment termination and disability management.
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Marie Cossette leads an “Effet A” workshop on self-confidence
On Saturday, October 15, 2017, Marie Cossette, a partner at the firm and head of the Business Integrity group as well as the Quebec City office’s Administrative law group, led the first L’effet A (the A Effect) workshop on the topic of self-confidence during which she presented an editorial on courage. A few well-known guests also spoke, such as Louise Cordeau, Christiane Germain and Isabelle Hudon, in addition to one of the other leaders, Marie-Pier St-Hilaire. All the themes covered related to self-confidence, the tools required to develop it and the path to take to learn how to deal with events when self-confidence flags. L’effet A’s mission is to drive women’s professional commitment to give them the courage to excel and take concrete actions by showcasing inspiring leaders who offer a new perspective on female ambition as well as offering practical tools adapted to the new realities women face. For more information on this topic, click here (link to French-only website).
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Marie Cossette named to the board of directors of La Fondation du Musée national des beaux-art du Québec
Marie Cossette, a partner at the firm and head of its Business Integrity group and the Québec City office’s Administrative law group was recently named to the board of directors of La Fondation du Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. The foundation played an active role in making the new Pierre-Lassonde Pavilion a reality. With this involvement through the foundation, Lavery confirms its position as a leader in the region and as a key player who believes in the importance of building bridges between the business and cultural worlds.
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Éric Gélinas publishes a book on “butterfly” reorganizations
Éric Gélinas, counsel at Lavery in the firm’s Corporate Law group and associate professor in the Tax Department at Université de Sherbrooke’s Faculty of Administration, published a volume entitled “L'article 55 L.I.R. et les réorganisations papillon, 2e édition” (“Section 55 (I.T.A.) and Butterfly Reorganizations, 2nd edition”). This work expounds on the “butterfly” reorganization technique as well as otheraspects of Section 55. For more information about this reference book designed specifically for tax professionals working in the business mergers, acquisitions and reorganization field or to purchase the volume, click here.
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“Entretiens privés Lavery”: Jean Martel moderates a panel on the future of self-regulation in the Quebec financial sector
On October 13, 2016, Lavery’s Distribution of Financial Products and Services team held a private panel-discussion event where the future of self-regulation in the financial sector in Quebec within the context of the new reforms was discussed.Jean Martel, Ad. E., a partner at the firm, moderated the panel that was made up of Marie-Élaine Farley, President and CEO of the Chambre de la sécurité financière, Claudyne Bienvenu, Vice-President of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada for Quebec, and Maya Raic, President and CEO of the Chambre de l’assurance de dommages. Close to 90 people participated in the event and contributed to its success.
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Jean-Philippe Turgeon and Simon Lemay give a conference on franchise IP
On September 28, 2016, Simon Lemay and Jean-Philippe Turgeon, both partners at Lavery, presented at the “Développements récents en droit de la franchise” (“Recent developments in Franchising law”) conference organized by the Barreau du Québec. Their presentation was entitled “La propriété intellectuelle en matière de franchise : au-delà de l’enregistrement de vos marques” (“Franchise IP: beyond trademark registration”). During their presentation, they specifically observed that there is a strategic advantage for franchisors who consider all the trade-mark options, in particular distinguishing guises and non-traditional marks. They also spoke about new opportunities under the amended Trade-marks Act. Last, they reviewed recent jurisprudence and made several practical recommendations.
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Lavery represents the Conférence des juges de paix magistrats du Québec and its members before the Supreme Court of Canada
On January 18, 2016, Mr. Raymond Doray, Ad.E., and Mr. Loïc Berdnikoff, both of whom are partners in the firm’s Administrative Law and Constitutional Law group, represented the Conférence des juges de paix magistrats du Québec and its members before the Supreme Court of Canada to obtain a declaration of unconstitutionality regarding various provisions of the Act to Amend the Courts of Justice Act and Other Legislative Provisions as regards the Status of Justices of the Peace (“Act regarding the Status of Justices of the Peace”) which allowed the government, notably, to unilaterally determine the starting treatment and work conditions of the justices of the peace, without having recourse to a remuneration commission. In an important judgment rendered on October 14, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada declared that since sections 27, 30 and 32 of the Act regarding the Status of Justices of the Peace did not provide for a retroactive committee review of the starting treatment of the members of a new judicial office created within a reasonable time, these sections infringe the institutional financial security guarantee of judicial independence, and are thus contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”) and to the Constitution Act, 1867. This infringement of judicial independence is not justified under section 1 of the Charter, because there is no evidence of a dire and exceptional financial emergency. Therefore, sections 27, 30 and 32 are unconstitutional. Mes Guillaume Laberge and Laurence Bich-Carrière also assisted in the preparation of this case. To see the judgment of the Supreme Court of Canada, click here.
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Two Lavery partners are recognized in the 2017 edition of Chambers Canada
Josée Dumoulin and Jean Saint-Onge, partners at Lavery, have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields, in the 2017 issue of Chambers Canada. The expertise of Ms. Dumoulin is recognized in the field of Pension and Benefits, whereas Jean Saint-Onge is in the category Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence). The lawyers and law firms profiled in Chambers Canada are selected following a rigorous process where numerous interviews are conducted with a vast range of lawyers and their clients by full-time researchers. The final selection is based on well-defined criteria, such as the quality of service provided to clients, legal expertise and commercial astuteness. For more information, click on the following links: Josée DumoulinJean Saint-Onge
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Ex-host of ICI Radio-Canada joins Lavery Litigation Group in Trois-Rivières
Lavery is pleased to welcome Frédéric Laflamme to its litigation group, where he will practise in a number of areas related to civil and commercial litigation. After starting out at a national law firm and completing graduate studies in journalism at a French university, Frédéric was a host for ICI Radio-Canada Première for a decade, most notably in Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec; he also took part in numerous national shows. “We are glad that Frederic will add a new chapter to his career by joining the Lavery team. This is an exciting professional challenge that will allow him to put his skills as a litigator to good use for the firm’s clients,” added Jean Boulet, partner and manager of the Lavery Trois-Rivières office.
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Lavery’s René Branchaud and Sébastien Vézina recognized as leading lawyers in mining law by Lexpert
Mes René Branchaud and Sébastien Vézina, partners with Lavery, have been recognized as leading lawyers in mining law in the 2016 edition ofLexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining. This prestigious recognition is the product of an extensive peer survey process conducted in Canada and throughout the world. Please click here to access the electronic version of this publication.