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.
Dear clients and business partners, LCM Attorneys implemented all measures necessary to ensure the safety of its members, clients and business partners and to contribute to limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the whole in compliance with the official recommendations of the authorities. [...]
Despite the authentic value of a notarial will, it is important to avoid certain pitfalls to ensure the respect of the deceased’s final wishes and to prevent additional costs to the estate. The will is canceled because of the deceased’s incapacity. It is prudent to retain proof that the [...]
The firm is proud to announce that two new lawyers have joined its team : Mtre Catherine Coursol and Mtre Karl Chabot. Mtre Coursol has been a member of the Bar of Quebec since 2013. Prior to joining LCM Attorneys, she worked as a lawyer at a large international firm as well as in a boutique [...]
By Geneviève Claveau In the recent decision Ville de Montréal c. EBC inc., 2019 QCCA 1731, the Court of Appeal confirmed a judgment of the Superior Court condemning the City of Montreal, Borough of St-Laurent (the “City”) to pay EBC a sum of $1,550,000 for lost profits following a public call [...]
Founded in 1950, the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers is the preeminent organization of litigators in the United States and Canada. Membership in the College, limited to no more than one percent of the members of the Bar in each jurisdiction, is by invitation only and is extended [...]
LCM Attorneys continues to grow and is proud to welcome two new attorneys who will contribute to its ability to meet the needs of its expanding client base and assist in consolidating its leadership position among litigation firms in Montreal. With almost twenty years of experience, Marc-André [...]
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 [...]
Dear clients and business partners, LCM Attorneys implemented all measures necessary to ensure the safety of its members, clients and business partners and to contribute to limiting the spread of [...]
Despite the authentic value of a notarial will, it is important to avoid certain pitfalls to ensure the respect of the deceased’s final wishes and to prevent additional costs to the estate. The [...]
The firm is proud to announce that two new lawyers have joined its team : Mtre Catherine Coursol and Mtre Karl Chabot. Mtre Coursol has been a member of the Bar of Quebec since 2013. Prior to [...]
By Geneviève Claveau In the recent decision Ville de Montréal c. EBC inc., 2019 QCCA 1731, the Court of Appeal confirmed a judgment of the Superior Court condemning the City of Montreal, Borough [...]
Founded in 1950, the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers is the preeminent organization of litigators in the United States and Canada. Membership in the College, limited to no more than [...]
LCM Attorneys continues to grow and is proud to welcome two new attorneys who will contribute to its ability to meet the needs of its expanding client base and assist in consolidating its [...]
