Publications

June 1, 2011

Directors and Officers Liability

The practice area of Directors and Officers Liability focuses on the liabilities of directors and officers arising out of their duties and responsibilities as directors and officers of business corporations and non-profit organizations. Much of modern society’s activities are carried out by (…)

January 1, 2011

Legal Developments for Directors and Officers in Canada dans le livre Executive Risks: A Boardroom Guide 2010/11

Over the past few years, there have been significant developments in both legislation and case law which have had an impact on corporate governance and the obligations and liabilities of directors and officers in Canada. In Canada, directors’ and officers’ statutory liability arises (…)

February 1, 2008

The Manufacturer-Seller's Warranty in Québec: Still "Distict"!

In late November 2007, the Supreme Court rendered a judgment on the law of sale in Quebec in the case of ABB Inc. v. Domtar Inc. in which it pointed out important differences between Quebec law and the law of the other Canadian provinces regarding limitation of liability clauses. It also clarified (…)

December 1, 2005

The Application of Ontario's Bill 198 to Securities Class Actions in Quebec

The Application of Ontario's Bill 198 to Securities Class Actions in Quebec

November 1, 2004

Directors Duties Defined: The Supreme Court of Canada Confirms that Directors Owe No Fiduciary Duty to Creditors

Directors Duties Defined: The Supreme Court of Canada Confirms that Directors Owe No Fiduciary Duty to Creditors

November 1, 2003

Directors make mistakes (CA Magazine.com)

Directors make mistakes (CA Magazine.com)

March 1, 2003

Peoples Department Stores v. Wise: The Directors Are Not Personally Liable in Bankruptcy

Peoples Department Stores v. Wise: The Directors Are Not Personally Liable in Bankruptcy

December 1, 1999

Y2K: the Countdown Draws to a Close

Y2K: the Countdown Draws to a Close