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February 1, 2008

Vos contrats : une approche systématique et disciplinée s’impose

July 1, 2007

In-house Counsel's Obligations - Under Certain Provisions of the Code of Ethics of Advocates

The Code of ethics of advocates (R.R.Q., 1981, c. B-1, r.1) (the “Code”) applies to all lawyers inscribed on the Roll of the Order of Advocates “regardless of the context or manner in which he engages in his professional activities or the nature of his contractual relationship with (…)

March 1, 2007

When Should a Director Resign?

The title of this Newsletter was deliberately chosen to attract attention, because while very relevant, the question nevertheless receives little attention. Moreover, proper comprehension of the issue is often clouded by ignorance of the applicable rules, by conflicts of interest or by a certain (…)

May 1, 2006

A recent Quebec Court of Appeal decision involving extra-contractual liability of directors

On February 2, 2006, the Quebec Court of Appeal rendered an interesting judgement involving directors’ liabilities in the case of Johnson and Marcil v. André Arthur et al (500-09-012808-028), a lawsuit for slander.

May 1, 2006

The Nominee director and conflicting loyalties

In most cases, the interests of the shareholder or of the member who arranged for the nominee's election should correspond to the best interests of the company. Precautions must and can be taken to avoid problems.

December 1, 2005