The partners of LCM Attorneys are proud to announce the appointment of Marc-André Landry as partner. Marc-André Landry is highly valued by his clients and other members of the firm. A lawyer of remarkable energy, Marc-André joined the firm in July 2019 and has quickly become a key member of our [...]
LCM Attorneys is proud to announce that two new lawyers have joined its team: Alexandra Criquet and Emmanuelle Khoury. Alexandra Criquet (right in picture) and Emmanuelle Khoury (left) are members of the Quebec Bar since 2017 and 2018, respectively, and have both started their career in [...]
As this unprecedented year comes to a close, let us wish each other a warm holiday season – and above all, the very best for 2021. With the pandemic affecting most harshly our elders and those who support them, LCM Attorneys is proud to support the incredible work of Little Brothers, an [...]
In a decision rendered today (Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Hydro-Québec, 2020 SCC 43), the Supreme Court of Canada rules for the first time on the legal framework applicable to the assignment of contract in Quebec law, and establishes the conditions under which the assignment may be set up [...]
Our students have now all completed their summer at the firm and are getting ready to start their articling or join the École du Barreau. Many thanks to Réginal Labonté, Mathilde Simard-Zakaïb, Monica-Ann Jarry and Sébastien Girard, as well as to Laetitia Lalaurie (not in the picture). Your [...]
Congratulations to Julien Archambault and Marie-Noël Rochon, whose talent and expertise were recently recognized by their inclusion in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List” for 2020. Seeking to recognize the “most notable up-and-coming litigation attorneys in [...]
Author: Noah Zucker and Sébastien Girard (student) In Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943, the Québec Court of Appeal resolved a controversy in the case law, holding that a secured creditor seeking to appoint a receiver under section 243 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act [...]
LCM Attorneys continues its growth as Geneviève Gaudet joins the firm as an attorney after having worked as a student and completed her articling period with the firm. Geneviève is an avid athlete who has always been involved with her community’s youth. Having herself competed in many Canadian [...]
Congratulations to our colleague Alexandra Lattion, whom the Lawyer Monthly magazine honored with one of its “Women in Law Awards 2020.” These awards seek to “recognise female legal experts that have influenced the wider legal profession in their jurisdiction.” You can [...]
Marie-Noël Rochon Monica-Ann Jarry (student) In its recent decision in Wright v. Horizons ETFS Management (Canada), the Ontario Court of Appeal confirms the trend towards increased duties for investment fund managers in Canada. Background In Wright v. Horizons ETFS Management (Canada) Inc., [...]
On June 12, 2020, the Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions, Electoral Reform and Access to Information introduced Bill 64, enacting the Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information, which aims to significantly strengthen the personal [...]
With the social distancing imperatives brought by the current crisis, corporations are more and more turning to technology to organize virtual shareholders’ and directors’ meetings. In Quebec, specific rules were adopted to allow corporations to hold such meetings even when internal [...]
While it is too early to evaluate the full extent of the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is apparent that Québec businesses will continue to be importantly affected in the coming months and years. In order to mitigate the damage caused by COVID-19, governments have developed [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to limit its spread have caused a global economic downturn that affects the ability of individuals and businesses to fulfill their contractual obligations and make payments. Whether due to liquidity problems, operational slowdowns or practical difficulties, [...]
LCM Attorneys’ standing as a leader among Quebec’s litigation law firms has been confirmed once again by the Benchmark Litigation 2020 ranking. Not only is the firm among only ten Quebec firms with the “Highly Recommended” status, but the individual expertise of our professionals has also been [...]
To respect social distancing in the COVID-19 era, there is a growing need for contracts to be concluded remotely. This article (available here, in French) analyzes the legal framework surrounding the electronic signature of documents, as well as specific initiatives taken to respond to the [...]
On March 15, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all extinctive prescription periods (limitation periods), forfeiture periods and procedural deadlines in civil matters in Quebec were suspended by order of the Chief Justice of Quebec and of the Minister of Justice. This suspension will [...]
The global disruption brought about by COVID-19 will have a profound impact on contractual rights and other legal relationships. This article (in French only) considers the application of the “force majeure” doctrine on the obligations of parties and on civil liability.
The partners of LCM Attorneys are proud to announce the appointment of Marc-André Landry as partner. Marc-André Landry is highly valued by his clients and other members of the firm. A lawyer of [...]
LCM Attorneys is proud to announce that two new lawyers have joined its team: Alexandra Criquet and Emmanuelle Khoury. Alexandra Criquet (right in picture) and Emmanuelle Khoury (left) are [...]
As this unprecedented year comes to a close, let us wish each other a warm holiday season – and above all, the very best for 2021. With the pandemic affecting most harshly our elders and those [...]
In a decision rendered today (Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Hydro-Québec, 2020 SCC 43), the Supreme Court of Canada rules for the first time on the legal framework applicable to the assignment of [...]
Our students have now all completed their summer at the firm and are getting ready to start their articling or join the École du Barreau. Many thanks to Réginal Labonté, Mathilde Simard-Zakaïb, [...]
Congratulations to Julien Archambault and Marie-Noël Rochon, whose talent and expertise were recently recognized by their inclusion in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot [...]
Author: Noah Zucker and Sébastien Girard (student) In Séquestre de Media5 Corporation, 2020 QCCA 943, the Québec Court of Appeal resolved a controversy in the case law, holding that a [...]
LCM Attorneys continues its growth as Geneviève Gaudet joins the firm as an attorney after having worked as a student and completed her articling period with the firm. Geneviève is an avid [...]
Congratulations to our colleague Alexandra Lattion, whom the Lawyer Monthly magazine honored with one of its “Women in Law Awards 2020.” These awards seek to “recognise female [...]
Marie-Noël Rochon Monica-Ann Jarry (student) In its recent decision in Wright v. Horizons ETFS Management (Canada), the Ontario Court of Appeal confirms the trend towards increased duties for [...]
On June 12, 2020, the Minister responsible for Democratic Institutions, Electoral Reform and Access to Information introduced Bill 64, enacting the Act to modernize legislative provisions as [...]
With the social distancing imperatives brought by the current crisis, corporations are more and more turning to technology to organize virtual shareholders’ and directors’ meetings. [...]
While it is too early to evaluate the full extent of the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is apparent that Québec businesses will continue to be importantly affected in the [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to limit its spread have caused a global economic downturn that affects the ability of individuals and businesses to fulfill their contractual obligations [...]
LCM Attorneys’ standing as a leader among Quebec’s litigation law firms has been confirmed once again by the Benchmark Litigation 2020 ranking. Not only is the firm among only ten Quebec firms [...]
To respect social distancing in the COVID-19 era, there is a growing need for contracts to be concluded remotely. This article (available here, in French) analyzes the legal framework surrounding [...]
On March 15, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, all extinctive prescription periods (limitation periods), forfeiture periods and procedural deadlines in civil matters in Quebec were [...]
The global disruption brought about by COVID-19 will have a profound impact on contractual rights and other legal relationships. This article (in French only) considers the application of the [...]
