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Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 1
Can an employer trim its costs by changing one element of its employees’ remuneration ? Entering the “Zone of Insolvency“ - What to do ? Ecomonic slowdown - Some concrete financing indications and how to react
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The Warranty of Quality did not Cover Just the Fireplace !
On April 20, 2009, the Court of Appeal issued its judgment in three related cases concerning a defect in a fireplace that caused a fire resulting in the partial loss of the building owned by Alpha’s insureds. Alpha sued the immediate seller to its insureds as well as the prior owners under the rules (…)
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Quarterly legal newsletter intended for accounting, management, and finance professionals, Number 3
It’s time to split your income The new rules for public sector contracts The Quebec tax authorities show their claws! Sales of goodwill and capital dividend accounts: watch out for the pitfalls!
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Quarterly legal newsletter intended for accounting, management, and finance professionals, Number 2
Acquisition of control of a corporation… Unexpected tax consequences The corporate veil again! Resigning as a director: It’s not merely a formality! Don’t forget the deemed year-end!
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The Supreme Court of Canada lays down a new test for applying a faulty or improper design exclusion
The Supreme Court of Canada lays down a new test for applying a "faulty or improper design" exclusion
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A Fly in the Water Bottle: The Supreme Court Defines Reasonable Foreseeability in Negligence Actions
On May 22, 2008, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision in a case involving the notion of reasonable foreseeability in negligence actions. This judgment, written by the Chief Justice, confirms that tort law must compensate harm done on the basis of reasonable foresight, and must not be (…)
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Maintaining a Harmonious Relationship With Your Neighbours Can Prevent Class Actions!
The Supreme Court of Canada ended a lengthy legal saga on November 20th, 2008 when it ordered St.Lawrence Cement Inc. to compensate residents of Beauport living near its cement plant. Comments on prescription, the assessment of damages and the granting of future damages.The Supreme Court's decision (…)
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New Labour Standards: Leave for Reservists, the Concept of Cohabitation and the new Advance Notice for Paternity Leave
Various changes were recently made to the Act respecting labour standards essentially applicable to the following:* the introduction of a new type of authorized leave for employees who are also reservists of the Canadian Forces;* the clarification of the concept of spousal cohabitation with regard (…)
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Neighbourhood Disturbances: The Supreme Court of Canada Rules
Neighbourhood Disturbances: The Supreme Court of Canada Rules
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The Anastasia Act: Implications for School and Health Networks
The Act to protect persons with regard to activities involving firearms and amending the Act respecting safety in sports was assented to on December 13, 2007 and came into force on September 1, 2008. This Act was passed in the wake of the tragic events that occured at Dawson College in September (…)
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The Commission des Relations du Travail has Exclusive Jurisdiction to Hear Complaints Made Under Section 124 of the Act Respecting Labour Standards
On June 2, 2008, following the hearing of six cases at the same time, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that section 114 of the Labour Code grants exclusive jurisdiction to the Commission des relations du travail to hear complaints made under section 124 of the Act respecting Labour Standards.Despite (…)