Publications
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Interpretation of the Code of Conduct for the Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada: The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada provides some clarification
This publication was authored by Luc Thibaudeau, former partner of Lavery and now judge in the Civil Division of the Court of Québec, District of Longueuil. On February 13, 2013, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (the “Agency”) issued a new guidance (the “Guidance”) to clarify the (…)
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OSFI’s new expectations with respect to the governance of federally-regulated financial institutions
The quality of corporate governance practices increasingly represents a key factor to maintaining the trust of depositors, policyholders and most stakeholders who are active on capital markets. Considering the unique features of financial institutions and the risks arising from their (…)
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An analysis of constructive dismissal in the context of a business acquisition
The Courts have considered the concept of constructive dismissal on many occasions. Generally, the expression “constructive dismissal” refers to situations in which an employee does not agree to a substantial change made unilaterally by his employer to one or more essential terms of his employment (…)
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Legal hypothecs for construction and the enforcement of contractual rights: The Superior Court condemns the use of the land registry as a means for intimidation
On September 21, 2012, Justice Babin of the Superior Court of Québec rendered a decision which denotes the effect of bad faith of the registrant on damages awards in the context of the unjustified publication of a legal hypothec for construction.1While the decision serves as a useful reminder that a (…)
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Relaxing of the liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III
On January 6, 2013, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision announced that it was relaxing the liquidity rules that will be applied to banks beginning in 2015. The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (“GHOS”), the oversight body of the Basel Committee, then (…)
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Due diligence and commercial leases
Generally speaking, the acquisition of rental property requires a due diligence process that is usually focused on building and property conditions, property titles and lease analysis. During this phase, the purchaser will primarily be concerned about a possible right of first refusal to acquire (…)
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Quarterly legal newsletter intended for accounting, management, and finance professionals, Number 18
Are you ready? The harmonization of the QST and the GST may considerably impact your business or clients Sale of litigious rights : Beware of the redemption right Determining the purchase price of shares in a shareholder agreement: When “quiconque” (“any person”) (…)
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Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 15
Employment Conditions of Foreign Workers Share Ownership : an Overview Certificate of Intellectual Property Pertaining to Software
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Legal newsletter for real estate professionals, Number 5
CONTENT Property Management : When does a breach of contract become gross negligence? Ensuring the safety of citizens is a primary obligation of the state Property Management : When does a breach of contract become gross negligence? Louis-Martin Dubé On October 10, 2012, the Québec Court (…)
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Francization – Bill No 14 amending the Charter of the French language
This publication was authored by Luc Thibaudeau, former partner of Lavery and now judge in the Civil Division of the Court of Québec, District of Longueuil. The title of this newsletter gives a good summary of the explanatory notes that serve as an introduction to Bill 14, entitled An Act to amend (…)
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AMF Investigations: The duty to answer an investigator and his jurisdiction to rule on objections (continued)
With regard to our In Fact and In Law Express newsletter of July 2012, entitled ‘‘AMF Investigations: The duty to answer an investigator and his jurisdiction to rule on objections’’, please be informed that, on December 20, 2012, the Supreme Court dismissed Fournier’s (…)
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New consumer protection measures for prepaid credit cards
This publication was authored by Luc Thibaudeau, former partner of Lavery and now judge in the Civil Division of the Court of Québec, District of Longueuil. On October 24, 2012, the Harper government announced its intentions to enact new regulations to protect consumers who use prepaid credit cards (…)