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Sponsorship agreements in the sports world: the promise of fame and exposure
“I was outraged!” “It beggars belief!” “It’s ridiculous!”1 These are just a few of the comments heard in connection with a controversial clause in Neymar’s contract with the Saudi Arabia-based Al Hilal soccer club, which he signed in August 2023. It provided for a payment of approximately $500,000 (…)
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Uncovering the intricacies of sports infrastructure financing
Two Montréal landmarks have proudly hosted some of the city’s most memorable sporting events. The Olympic Stadium (Figure 1) and the IGA Stadium, which have been and remain quintessential in our sporting history, are in need of renovations so that sports fans can continue to “raise the roof” for (…)
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Naming rights agreements: coming soon to an arena near you!
Although the more nostalgic among us were recently celebrating the announcement of a third film (and sequel) of In a galaxy near you (Dans une galaxie près de chez vous), a sci-fi series on Quebec TV, sports fans might be disappointed if the arena near them ever ends up being renamed. In the first (…)
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Team trademarks: naming the champions
Choosing the name of a sports team can be a perilous exercise. In addition to representing certain values, names are supposed to fire up the fan base and motivate the athletes themselves. It must sometimes meet with the approval of major sponsors. But when sports teams are companies seeking to (…)
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$8 million awarded to a quadriplegic hockey player: the Court of Appeal confirms the Superior Court's decision
Last May 2, the Court of Appeal granted a motion to dismiss an appeal against a significant decision in the area of civil liability in the context of the practice of a sport.1 Decision at trial2 The facts in the case date back to October 3, 2010. A few seconds after the start of a hockey game (…)
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Judge blows whistle to put a stop to checks from behind: $8,000,000 awarded to a quadriplegic hockey player
On February 1, 2016, the Superior Court of Québec rendered a significant decision in the area of civil liability in the context of the practice of a sport1. The judgment was widely reported in the media due, on the one hand, to the importance of the amount granted by the judge (8 million dollars) (…)
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Canadian Securities Administrators announce amendments to venture issuer requirements
The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) have announced that, on several fronts, they are implementing amendments to the disclosure requirements for venture issuers, including those listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. These amendments primarily address continuous disclosure and governance (…)
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Forum on Mining Royalties – Consultation document
Here is an overview prepared by Lavery of the highlights of the consultation document (in French) released last Thursday by the Quebec government in connection with the forum on mining royalties to be held on March 15, 2013. OVERVIEW OF THE CONSULTATION DOCUMENT ENTITLED:“LE RÉGIME D’IMPÔT MINIER (…)
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Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 14
Last Call: Do you have any private corporation shares in your RRSP? Plan Nord: Maximize your business opportunities Can the refusal to sign a non-competition clause constitute a just and sufficient cause for dismissal?
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Quarterly legal newsletter intended for accounting, management, and finance professionals, Number 9
New Developments Concerning Insider Reporting Requirements Revenu Québec Bares its Teeth at Restaurant Owners Planning for the Unavoidable: The Usefulness of Reviewing a Shareholder Agreement's Redemption Provisions in Case of Death Speech is Silver, Silence is Golden... What about (…)
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Bill 79 Amending the Mining Act: Stimulating the Industry or Another Cause for Concern?
The Québec mining industry is currently at the forefront of discussion. We believe it is useful to sum up, for the time being, the proposed new regulatory developments for Québec’s mining industry. After briefly outlining the current mining context in Québec, we will review certain provisions (…)
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Q & A on New Insider Reporting Requirements
Acceleration of filing deadline for insider reports Introduction of the concept of reporting insider; and Simplification of disclosure requirements for stock-based compensation arrangements