This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Benjamin David Gross will be a panelist at a sports marketing conference
Benjamin David Gross, a Business Law partner at Lavery, will participate in a panel at the second annual Halftime Conference, on March 6, 2015. This conference, organized by the John Molson Sports Marketing committee, aims to develop students’ interest in sports business. This event is an opportunity for students to interact with sports business professionals, to broaden their knowledge of the field and to network with fellow delegates. During his presentation, Mr. Gross will discuss the various legal aspects of this field, notably financing and private investments. To find out more about this conference, click here.
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Nicolas Gagnon addresses the Corporation des entrepreneurs généraux du Québec
On February 19, 2015, Nicolas Gagnon, a partner in Lavery’s Construction and Surety Law team, co-hosted a conference during the 18th annual conference of the Corporation des entrepreneurs généraux du Québec, at the Château Frontenac in Quebec city. This presentation, entitled “Aborder les questions et scénarios lorsque votre chantier éprouve des difficultés financières », provided insight on crisis situations that can arise during a project, questions that need to be asked in order to face them as well as the legal aspect and point of view of the contractor who has to deal with the consequences.
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Emmanuel Sala and Jean-Philippe Latreille of Lavery, authors of an article in the Mining Journal
Mr. Emmanuel Sala and Mr. Jean-Philippe Latreille, a Business Law partner and associate at Lavery respectively, are the authors of an article entitled “A Fiscal Struggle” that was published in the February 2015 special issue of the Mining Journal which will be distributed at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto. The Mining Journal is a prestigious British publication which covers all aspects of the mining industry, including exploration, financing, development, production and marketing. In their article, Messrs. Sala and Latreille discuss the changes to the Mining Act, the pending adoption of the changes to the Mining Tax Act, and the need for mining businesses to obtain equitable tax treatments, especially in light of the recent administrative developments. To read this article, click here.
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Audrey Gibeault and Jean-Philippe Latreille of Lavery, speakers at a RJCCQ webinar
On February 23, 2015, Audrey Gibeault and Jean-Philippe Latreille, business lawyers at Lavery, made a presentation at a webinar organized by the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) relating to tax and legal aspects of starting up a business. During this presentation, various subjects were discussed such as the legal vehicle to choose to operate a business, and incorporation and GST/QST matters.
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Lavery hosts a seminar for environmental professionals
On February 24, 2015, Lavery hosted a half-day seminar for environmental professionals at its offices in Montreal. Participants attended lectures concerning professional liability and legal aspects of project management. Presided by Katia Opalka, an environmental and Aboriginal law partner at Lavery, and organized jointly by the Canadian Bar Association (Quebec Branch) and the Association of consulting engineers of Quebec, this continuing education activity was a great success, bringing together more than 30 participants representing a wide range of professions at the Lavery Conference center.
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Emmanuel Sala and Jean-Philippe Latreille of Lavery, authors of an article in The Northern Miner
Mr. Emmanuel Sala and Mr. Jean-Philippe Latreille, a Business Law partner and associate at Lavery respectively, are the authors of an article entitled “Quebec gov't to stabilize legislative framework for mining” published in the March 2, 2015 special issue of The Northern Miner which will be distributed at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto. The Northern Miner is a leading Canadian publication covering the mining industry. In their article, Messrs. Sala and Latreille discuss the recent legal and tax changes surrounding the mining industry in Quebec, as well as their impact on the province’s ability to attract mining businesses and investors. To read this article, click here.
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Pro Bono Québec's GRANDS VINS GRANDS NOMS fundraiser event: a resounding success!
On February 11, 2015, was held the second edition of “GRANDS VINS GRANDS NOMS”, organized by Pro Bono Québec, an organization supported by Lavery since its very beginnings. Over 200 people took part in this event, including Mr. Bernard Larocque, a Litigation partner at Lavery and Treasurer of Pro Bono Québec, and Mr. Luc Thibaudeau, a Litigation partner at the firm, who was also a member of the volunteer musical group that played during the evening. Thanks to the involvement of several lawyers of the firm as well as leading figures from the legal, arts and business community, the event was a resounding success, raising over $65,000 for this organization!
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Jean-Sébastien Desroches of Lavery gives a course on corporate law at the Association de planification fiscale et financière
On February 18, 2015, Jean-Sébastien Desroches, Business Law partner at Lavery, gave a workshop on corporate law to members of the Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF). During this half-day course, Mr. Desroches discussed the interaction between the Civil code of Quebec, the Business Corporations Act (Quebec) and the Canada Business Corporations Act, the legal frameworks of a business operation, the rules relating to corporate governance, and shareholder agreements. This course is available to members of the APFF for a duration of two years.
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Evelyne Verrier of Lavery, guest panelist in the contexte of the “Journée de l’assurance de dommages 2015” (Day of Damage Insurance 2015)
Ms. Evelyne Verrier, litigation partner at Lavery, will be a guest panelist for a lecture entitled “Fraude à l’assurance : comment combattre le fléau!” (Insurance Fraud: How to Fight this Scourge!) on March 17, 2015. This presentation, held in the context of the “Journée de l’assurance de dommages 2015” (Day of damage insurance 2015) at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, will allow professionals from this industry to offer possible solutions to this phenomenon. For more information on the “Journée de l’assurance de dommages 2015” (Day of damage insurance 2015), please click here (in French only).
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Louis-Martin Dubé of Lavery, speaker at the Annual Review of Jurisprudence in Real Estate Law
Mr. Louis-Martin Dubé, partner in real estate law at Lavery, acted as speaker at the Canadian Bar Association, Québec Branch (CBA Québec) Annual Review of Jurisprudence in Real Estate Law that was held on February 19, 2015. During this annual case law review, many subjects of interest were discussed by the guest speakers. Mr. Dubé examined court decisions pertaining to real estate law, including property law, contracts, secured transactions, real estate brokerage and transfer duties.
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Lavery’s Katia Opalka speaks at the 2015 Conference of the Canadian Association of Environmental Law Societies
On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the University of Calgary Law School, Katia Opalka, a partner at Lavery, addressed an audience of law students and practitioners as part of a conference titled “Igniting a spark: Innovations and solutions for Canada’s environment.” Ms. Opalka, who practices in the areas of environmental and Aboriginal law, was asked to speak on a panel reviewing the regulation of hydraulic fracturing in Canada.
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Breakfast meeting on the Small Claims Court
On January 27 and February 10, 2015, Ms. Claudia Bérubé and Marika Couture-Houle, lawyers in civil and commercial litigation, in collaboration with Mr. Claude Villeneuve, practicing partner in litigation at Lavery and president of the Bar Association of Saint-François, acted as speakers at our Sherbrooke office during a breakfast-seminar where they discussed the Small Claims Court, whose jurisdictional threshold rose from $7,000 to $15,000 on January 1st, 2015. This conference, entitled “The Small Claims Court: for whom and how?”, helped the firm's clients to familiarize themselves with the procedure to follow as a plaintiff or defendant. It also gave them the tools and practical advice to be well prepared for an audition before the Small Claims Court. Claudia Bérubé and Marika Couture-Houle